Rising to the Surface
Lenny Henry
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From the publisher
The extraordinary story of the rise and fall and triumphant rise from the ashes of Lenny Henry during the 80s and 90s.
‘The king of character comedy.’ Good Housekeeping
‘A lynchpin of British comedy.’ Alan Moore
The nation’s favourite comedian opens up about two extraordinary decades at the heart of British comedy. Packed with inside stories and wisdom, this is a heartfelt, inspiring and always-hilarious memoir of a true comedy legend.
‘Relayed with characteristic exuberance and self-deprecation.’ Fiona Sturges, Book of the Day Guardian
‘Highly enjoyable . . . Funny, pacy and sharp.’ Mail on Sunday
‘Moving and honest.’ Observer
This paperback edition contains a new chapter in which Lenny Henry wrestles with Shakespeare as he searches for a new direction in his career.