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Tripping Over Myself
- A Memoir of a Life in Comedy
- Narrated by: Shaun Micallef
- Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
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Tripping Over Myself
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Publisher's Summary
Comedy has been Shaun Micallef’s guiding light, his refuge, his passport, his lifebuoy, his drug, his mask, his means, his end, his lingua franca, his Self. But it’s not everything.
Join Shaun on a journey from his earliest days as a gangly, bespectacled comedy nerd growing up on the mean streets of Adelaide to his rightful place today as a glittering star in Australia’s TV firmament. Though his road to success has not been without its failures – in fact, many, many failures – only a few of them can be blamed on others.
Part confession, part apology and part guide to surviving being your own worst enemy, Tripping Over Myself recounts Shaun’s continuous evolution in an effort to outrun his own extinction. Salted with scandalous stories of treachery and intrigue in the corridors and boardrooms of Channels 7, 9, 10, SBS and, of course, dear old Auntie, it’s all told with the trademark wit you’d expect from the comedian they call ‘the thinking person’s idiot’.
Critic Reviews
"As I was reading Tripping Over Myself this morning I felt something funny was happening to my mouth. I touched it with my fingers. It was smiling." (Barry Humphries, Australian comedian, actor and author)
"I had to teach this flog the absolute basics. Embarrassing." (Kate McLennan, award-winning writer, stand-up comedian and actress)
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- Kimberley Gillan
- 09-12-2023
Sean is not who I thought he is but I like this other guy too
First listen to end as there are some extra bits. Second I have a whole lot of respect for what he didn’t talk about. I liked this so much I will be sharing it with my mum while we sit out cyclone Jasper because it’s warm, clever, funny and can be shared with your mum. I hope Sean pursues documentaries his gentle sharp wit would work well in a world gone mad.
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- Kristian
- 07-06-2023
A bit duller than expected
A pretty straightforward biography - childhood and then all about the work. I guess it’s what I expected, however his journey seems slightly dull to me. I love the vocal performance, and still enjoyed the book, but wouldn’t recommend it if you’re not a big fan of his work. There’s plenty of detail about the production of his programs over the years, but surprisingly this doesn’t translate to really engaging stories.
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- Peter Gilbert
- 13-05-2024
The interesting 'normalness' of Shaun and his life so far.
There wasn't anything that I disliked. a very funny man whose humour I really enjoy.
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- Kerry Negara
- 25-06-2023
Fabulous
Thanks for taking the trouble Shaun .. really appreciate the details of creative stuff & the vagaries of production
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- Anonymous User
- 25-10-2023
Solid till the end
What a book to listen too, a great depth of tv back story and preforming insight of his career
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- Mark G
- 15-03-2023
Great
If you like Shaun, you'll like this. Bringing his trademark wit to his origin story and a look behind the scenes of his career.
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- alex
- 01-06-2023
Didn’t Want It To End………(but it obviously had to)
Just finished listening to this and throughly enjoyed it. Hilariously delivered in Shaun’s unique style and a must for any fan of his work. A true genius of Australian comedy.
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- GS
- 19-05-2023
Great autobiography
Excellent book, some amazingly funny moments coupled with insightful perspectives on life. Glad Shaun narrated the book as he brings it to life in the way that is uniquely his.
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- anna mcgookin
- 08-05-2023
We’ll worth listening to
I’ve listened to a few biographies this year - this has been one of the more enjoyable ones. Typical Shaun Micallef.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-02-2023
Enjoyable journey with Shaun
I have only read a handful of autobiographies but I am really inspired to read more after being taken on this journey of raw and vulnerable admittance through Shaun's history. I have always loved the fast and unexpected traits of Shaun's humour and the autobiography didn't disappoint. It surprised me to hear a very unjaded version of a life more famous than most. A great balance of story telling and quips, my favourite chapter is 9 from the story there, but I won't spoil the reason why. I have also read the first half of the book of unpublished jokes and skits but it was due back at the library too soon haha sorry Shaun, but I paid in full for the autobiography and it was well worth it. Many thanks for the invite.
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