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The number one bestseller and Sunday Times Humour Book of the Year by national treasure Bob Mortimer.

‘The most life-affirming, joyful read of the year’ - Sunday Times

‘Winningly heartfelt’ – The Guardian

‘A triumph’ – Daily Mail

Bob Mortimer’s life was trundling along happily until suddenly in 2015 he was diagnosed with a heart condition that required immediate surgery and forced him to cancel an upcoming tour. The episode unnerved him, but forced him to reflect on his life so far. This is the framework for his hilarious and moving memoir, And Away…

Although his childhood in Middlesbrough was normal on the surface, it was tinged by the loss of his dad, and his own various misadventures (now infamous from his appearances on Would I Lie to You?), from burning down the family home to starting a short-lived punk band called Dog Dirt. As an adult, he trained as a solicitor and moved to London. Though he was doing pretty well (the South London Press once crowned him ‘The Cockroach King’ after a successful verdict), a chance encounter in a pub in the 1980s with a young comedian going by the name Vic Reeves set his life on a different track. And now, six years on, the heart condition that once threatened his career has instead led to new success on BBC2’s Gone Fishing.

Warm, profound, and irrepressibly funny, And Away… is Bob’s full life story (with a few lies thrown in for good measure.)

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13 x 2.2 x 19.8 cm
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Gallery UK
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26 May 2022
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1398505323
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978-1398505322
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‘It’s probably fairer to say that since his brush with mortality, Mortimer has come into his own. There is this book, which is a triumph… And Away is as good a celebrity autobiography as you could hope to read, and enthusiastically recommend.’ ― Daily Mail

‘…(a) fascinating and often poignant memoir.’ ― Daily Express & Daily Mirror

‘The book, too, grows more confident in talking about serious subjects as it progresses and it’s the honesty and openness that he allows in Gone Fishing that make And Away…, by the end, an unexpectedly moving read’ ― The Observer

‘A glorious collection of stories from an extraordinary life. Once you put it down, you may get the immediate urge to pick it up again. Yes, you couldn’t let it lie.’ ― Yorkshire Magazine

‘Bob Mortimer is pretty much established as a national treasure…So it's great to hear his story of how he got there first-hand…In the end he has become loved for being himself. And maybe that's the best type of success of all.’ ― Beyond the Joke

‘Bob’s recent reinvention via the …Gone Fishing series means a whole new audience might indeed be surprised at how many different things he’s done and will particularly admire the non-showbiz route to stardom in our age of driven but ultimately vacuous and content-free superstars.’ ― Yorkshire Bylines

‘It’s a precarious world, but And Away... is a heartfelt testament to the magic of finding your happy place within it.’ ― The Sunday Times

‘(a) touching, funny autobiography.' ― Observer

‘(a) comic masterpiece of a memoir: melancholically amusing, warm and witty’ ― Strong Words

‘Filled with anecdotes from Mortimer’s life, And Away… contrasts humour with a deeper contemplation of life following his open-heart surgery’ ― Radio Times

‘…deftly combines all the varied aspects of Mortimer’s eventful, fascinating life and paints a fully three-dimensional picture of this much-loved figure’ ― Chortle

‘…it’s everything you would want from the man who is the highlight of every show you see him on’ ― The Independent

About the Author

Bob Mortimer was born in Middlesbrough in 1959, the youngest of four sons. He trained as a solicitor before a chance encounter with Vic Reeves in the 1980s led to a successful career in comedy as half of duo Reeves and Mortimer. His screen credits include Shooting Stars, Big Night Out, Catterick and most recently BBC2's Gone Fishing. His memoir, And Away…, published in 2021. It became the bestselling memoir of the year, was named Times and Sunday Times Humour Book of the Year, and was shortlisted for Non-fiction Book of the Year at the National Book Awards. The Satsuma Complex is his first novel. He's on Twitter and Instagram as @RealBobMortimer.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gallery UK (26 May 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1398505323
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1398505322
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13+ years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13 x 2.2 x 19.8 cm

Best Sellers Rank: 130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- 12 in Theatre & Performance Artist Biographies
- 13 in Actors & Entertainers Biographies

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You can hear Bob's voice with every word

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 September 2021

But then I did buy the audible version, so that makes sense.

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LiseyP

A funny, warm, and kind read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 September 2021

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I’ve always loved watching Bob Mortimer. A fan of Vic’s Big Night Out in the 1990’s, it was TV sidekick and comedy writing partner Bob who drew me in to the show. More recently Bob’s TV partnership with Paul Whitehouse on Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing has been a lovely watch and a way to remember my dad who enjoyed going fishing with his friend Ken, both of whom have now passed away.

Bob’s autobiography is every bit as funny, warm, touching and delightful as I had hoped. I read and listened to the audiobook. Bob reads the book himself which always adds a special dimension to an autobiography, and it really is a treat to listen to.

Sections of the book will be really familiar to fans of Would I Lie To You with many of Bob’s unbelievable but true tales from there also featured in the book. Viewers of Gone Fishing will also recognise stories as the gentle reflections Bob shared on screen with Paul are also echoed here.

There’s no arrogance in this book. There’s some self-criticism, but also just a sense of joy of the opportunities a shy boy from Middlesborough has had. The ending in particular feels very true to the image of Bob I have in my mind after three decades of watching him - funny, silly and kind. What better kind of person to spend a few hours with learning about their world.

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Better an empty house than an unruly tenant.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 September 2021

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Bought for my nephews birthday. If he cries I will amend my review. I have no interest in reading it. Not a fan of daft lads.

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jayd

Heartwarming book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 September 2021

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What a wonderful read this has been for me. As a Geordie I loved all the local references from Bob. He is indeed a national treasure and very talented bloke. In fact dare I say more talented than Jim Moir!!!!!? Lots of laugh out loud moments and also some very touching moments too. I can hear him speaking through all his funny exploits and I relished every moment. A very satisfying read. I must follow Bob's tip and always carry some 'pocket meat' as you never know when you will need it!!!! 10*

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Lee Theasby

A funny though touching look at Boro's finest

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 September 2021

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They say there's a lot of sadness behind comedians and it's certainly true in Bob Mortimer's case. After suffering from well publicised heart proy a few years ago, Bob has decided to tell his story.
He's not lost his North Eastern roots (nice mention of 'scraps' at the chip shop) and it's a journey of going down a career path towards being a solicitor until one night he decides to checkout a comedy night at a local pub..
Before long he's joining in with Vic Reeves (aka Jim Moir) and they're signed to Channel Four. There's some doubt that it's more than a flash in the pan and there's a hint throughout that he feels he's intruding on the whole showbiz scene. He's quite cutting about his own a ting abilities (or lack of them as he sees it).
BM comes across as a nice bloke who to a certain extent got lucky that night he went to see Vic Reeves but who has more than made it into a double act.

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Dean

Daft lad

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 September 2021

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Bob's a national treasure and has spent years mucking about and making us laugh. Buy this, and watch Catterick, and you'll love him even more.

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Duncs

A treasure

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 September 2021

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This is an absolute treasure of a book, and a must read for any fans of Bob. Thank you Bob, love from a fellow Teessider (across the river though).

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Valerie

Brilliant

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 September 2021

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Love this. Already on chapter 3

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