Growing Up With Comedians

An autobiographical journey in terms of the sort of comedic performers Lewis is fascinated with. From Beckett to Bottom, via Sir John Falstaff, Sickert music halls, Barry Humphries and Peter Sellers - on whom Roger wrote his seminal work; The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, this book promises to be more than just a coming of age memoir of Britain's greatest writer. It is also an insightful look at the great comedians of our time and the meaning and qualities of great comedy, and also how great performances can mark turning points in the lives of those who watch them.