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Best Foot Forward
Best Foot Forward | Adam Hills
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*The Sunday Times Bestseller* A hilarious and honest collection of stories, thoughts, and tales of a life in comedy from the presenter of The Last Leg, Adam Hills Adam Hills is one the UK's best-loved comedians. For thirty years he has been performing stand-up, hosting TV shows and winning the hearts of a nation. Taking us from the early days of the Sydney Stand Up scene to hosting his own radio show, touring the world and eventually landing on British TV, Best Foot Forward is a story of a life in comedy. Along the way Adam shares some childhood tales, a few backstage blunders and encounters some fairly famous faces - the likes of Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Connolly, and that guy who sang The Macarena. Yes, him. This is an utterly hilarious and honest collection of stories about Adam's ups and downs in the world of comedy. It's a lesson in following your heart, being positive and discovering that what makes you different also makes you unique.
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Jeg
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Another Xmas gift because I‘m a big fan. I‘ve watched so many reruns of Spicks and Specks that I know all the answers. 😊 . I‘m also a fan of the Last Leg because it makes me laugh and at the same time keeps me up to date with the weeks news in Britain. It was published in 2018 so it‘s not new. A great op shop find. We do op shop Xmas and I‘m always amazed at what is found. Adam has had an amazing life with more to come.

MrsMalaprop Op shop Christmas? What a great idea. 😊 2y
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Kateri
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This was brilliant. Read by Adam Hills it is genuinely funny, inspiring and engaging. I not only wanted to listen to it but have sung its praises and rushed to make sure I added positive reviews. The audio book was absolutely the best way to enjoy this. (Warning there are a few swears so probably not the best choice for family listening).

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arlenefinnigan
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This is a great read, as funny and uplifting as you'd expect. If you're as cynical as me the relentless positivity is a bit much, but I know that says more about me than about the author (I'm sorry but if I'd have been at that Prince gig, I'd have called Nick Clegg a wanker too). He has a lot of great stories though, and his optimistic generous outlook on life runs throughout.

arlenefinnigan I love the Last Leg, and it's great hearing how that developed. Highly recommend listening to this on audiobook, I really enjoyed the 'off-script' asides. 4y
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arlenefinnigan
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#ReadHarder challenge 5: a book with a protagonist with a disability (fiction or non fiction)

CarolynM Do you like Adam Hills? And how are you? Is your hand better? I hope so😘 4y
arlenefinnigan @CarolynM it's loads better thank you! The physio exercises have worked a treat. I really like Adam Hills, The Last Leg is probably my favourite TV show. So far the book is confirming a lot of the worst stereotypes about Australians 😉 4y
CarolynM I'm very pleased to hear it - about you, that is. I quite like The Last Leg, it's better than anything he did in Australia, but I think that's because of Josh and Alex. 4y
arlenefinnigan @CarolynM I think he suits the role of funny social commentator, possibly better than he does being a stand up comedian. 4y
CarolynM Yes, but he's still a bit...I don't know...obvious? 4y
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Sue
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Are you looking at the challenges you have left to complete or the year and freaking out? I know I am! I‘ve just posted a prompt mash up for the #aussiesrule2018 challenge to help you out with some suggestions! You can find it here bit.ly/2yRlebw

thegreensofa So I‘m not the only one freaking out! 🤪 (that really is my face right now lol!) 5y
Sue @thegreensofa Definitely not just you! How is it November??? 5y
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Sue
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Where my Aussie Littens at? I didn‘t know this was a thing! I love Adam Hills!

Lizpixie Me too! I didn‘t know he had an artificial leg until last year🤭 6y
Sue I‘ve always enjoyed his prosthetic limb humour - my ex has two artificial legs. @Lizpixie (edited) 6y
CarolynM Just in time for a Fathers Day 6y
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Sue @CarolynM Ooh, good point! 6y
Lizpixie I‘ve heard his jokes but never put it together till he took it off on tv (can‘t remember which show!) I think he‘s wonderful. And super cute too😍 6y
laurieluna I love Adam Hills. We watch The Last Leg and he's hilarious! I've been eyeing this. 6y
Sue I think probably very early in his career he did a bit about weird questions he‘d been asked about his stump. People are weird! @Lizpixie He seems like a super nice guy - my sister went through a phase of mildly stalking him when he did Brisbane shows and he would remember her each time. 6y
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