Spike Milligan

This is a great book written well, and so enjoyable, arrived on time, and have read twice all ready.Thank you.

Reading 📚 I have enjoyed all the Spike Milligan books 📚 up to now.

We probably all know that Spike was in the "tortured comic genius" mold, which is bound to make for a good read. This book is certainly that. I personally do not have any doubt that Carpenter handled the material fairly, as well as expertly, and that he had access to enough material to present a pretty full picture. Carpenter makes the occasional value judgement, but so does any biographer, and having read some of his other stuff I think his judgements are spot on. The result won't endear Carpenter to those who want Milligan to be judged on his comic brilliance rather than his life. I enjoyed this book and felt it tells you all you need to know about Milligan the man.

Recently had to re-buy after my original copy was put in the charity shop pile by accident as I prepared to move house. This is a well written accountof the life and times of one of my heroes, the comedy legend that is Spike. Must be a good read I re-bought it....

My husband loved it.