Straight Outta Crawley

Memoirs of a Distinctly Average Human Being

Romesh Ranganathan

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Corgi Books
17 October 2019

Individual actors & performers; Television; Autobiography: arts & entertainment

The hilarious, best-selling life story of one of Britain's most adored comedy stars.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Straight Outta Crawley is the hilarious and irreverent autobiography from comedian Romesh Ranganathan.

At the age of 9, Romesh Ranganathan delivered his first ever stand-up set at a Pontin's holiday camp talent competition, smashing the other competitor, a young girl playing the kazoo.

The gig went so well that Romesh retired his comic genius for twenty-two years, hiding behind the guise of a maths teacher, before finally revealing himself again (no, not like that) at the tender age of 31. In 2010, Ranganathan staged his epic comeback gig to an almost silent room, and has since gone on to earn his place as the most in-demand overweight vegan Sri Lankan comedian in Britain.

Now, for the first time, he tells the full story of how he got here. From the delights of Sri Lankan hospitality to his struggles as a child, teacher and now parent, to his adolescent flirtation with a rap career and his attempts to make it in comedy, Straight Outta Crawley is Ranganathan's hilarious and irreverent autobiography.

By: Romesh Ranganathan
Imprint: Corgi Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 224g
ISBN: 9780552173704
ISBN 10: 0552173703
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 17 October 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Romesh Ranganathan is a comedian, actor and writer. A former maths teacher, he is now known for his award-winning series The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan, his weekly topical show The Ranganation, his sitcom The Reluctant Landlord and the BAFTA nominated Asian Provocateur, which features Romesh's mum. Amongst all of this, he still manages to squeeze in time to record his award-winning podcast 'Hip Hop Saved My Life', to write his regular Midlife Crisis column for the Guardian, and to pen his bestselling autobiography, Straight Outta Crawley. DJ Muffin drops the Mic is his first children's book and gave him an excuse to write about two of his favourite things - hip hop and cake.

Reviews for Straight Outta Crawley: Memoirs of a Distinctly Average Human Being

Very, very funny. I can't recommend it highly enough. * Jonathan Ross * His ability to produce bitingly fresh gags marks him out from the crowd. * The Guardian * Delivered with consummate skill... totally original. * Evening Standard * Irresistible gags with stink-bomb impact. * The Guardian * Romesh Ranganathan, a man who has turned misanthropy into a gloriously enjoyable art. * Evening Standard *