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May I Have Your Attention Please?

By: James Corden
Narrated by: James Corden
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As far back as he can remember James Corden has only ever wanted to be in one place: in front of you, doing something to make you laugh, cry, shout, or giggle uncontrollably. At the age of 4, he grandstanded throughout his baby sister’s christening, standing on a chair in front of the whole congregation, pulling faces and cracking everyone up. Despite himself, the vicar was impressed. And from then on he couldn’t get enough of the spotlight, even when it always seemed to avoid him. Throughout his teens, he and his Dad trudged up and down towards London, getting closer and closer to landing a gig, only to be told ‘No’ at the last stage. But he never gave up and soon found his whole life turned upside down and inside out by his experience as one Alan Bennett’s History Boys. From that moment forth, he’s never looked back.

May I Have Your Attention Please? is the warm, cheeky, surprisingly honest and hilarious story of one of our most popular comedy talents. From his antics as one of the founding players of his high-school’s first ever rugby team to gaining recognition in the West End, to nationwide fame as the loveably loud Smithy in the award-winning Gavin and Stacey, this is a tenderly told story of what it’s like to try, try and try again and - happily - get there in the end.

©2011 James Corden (P)2011 Random House Audiobooks
Entertainment & Celebrities Performing Arts Funny Celebrity Witty Comedy Thought-Provoking Feel-Good
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"A funny, interesting & genuine account’ 5 stars." (Daily Express)

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I loved this

I thoroughly enjoyed James Corden's autobiography from start to finish. I had no idea just how much acting work he had done pre-Gavin and Stacey fame or how many influential people he had worked alongside. It was well read, engaging and entertaining.

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Enjoyed every minute

enjoyed every minute. Made me understand the person behind the facade. Also great to hear him reading it too.

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An amazing journey

What did you like most about May I Have Your Attention Please??

The Story of James Corden's life is heart warming and inspirational, James Corden reading it makes it even better, I would recommend.

What did you like best about this story?

James Corden reading it

Which character – as performed by James Corden – was your favourite?

Himself

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both

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enjoyable

James Cordon comes over very honest and sincere in My I have your attention please a very enjoyable listen

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Very Interesting although sometimes Monotonous

I really enjoyed this book and I really didn't mind the name drops as mentioned in other previous reviews. Partly these name drops and anecdotes are why I get these books in the first place.

I particularly found the section on his work with the History Boys very entertaining as I didn't know a lot about this before and as someone who studied drama, backstage show stories are always fun.

My only criticism would be is that sometimes James doesn't put too much emotion in while reading and so it is obvious that he is reading rather than more of a stream of concious. I'm comparing this to Eddie Izzard's performance of his book and also Mat Lucas.

However, overall, this was a great book and one that I may listen to again one day.

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Love love loved it

I love this book from the start to finish it was honest sensitive funny and in places hilarious making me laugh out loud ...
I’ve always loved James’s Corden and this has confirmed what a lovely guy he is
Would recommend to anyone who likes James

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Love this book

Loved this book James you are amazing person and I loved learning more about you xxx

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Excellent listen

Love it from the start to finish, looking forward to the next one, go James!

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Laughs, Sweat and Tears

A really heart warming account of James Corden's life to date.

I found his account of his darkest times most touching and was something everyone can relate to.

On the whole plenty of laughs and nice to know he's human like the rest of us.

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James Corden talking about James Corden, fabulous!

James Corden's honesty in this book was truely amazing. I laughed, I cried, I laughed again.

I loved it as I love him as a writer & a performer.

Narrator was fantastic but then it was James Corden himself!

Highly recommend!

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