Best funny autobiographies

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• Entertainers are celebrated for finding the funny in the way we live — and that's especially the case when it comes to their own lives.
• Good celebrity autobiographies are laugh-a-minute tales of madcap childhoods or eventful rises to fame.
• Here, we've rounded up the most hilarious memoirs on the market, with stand-up comedians leading the way.
• If you're looking for a laugh, Amy Schumer, Nick Offerman, and Tina Fey are among those who are almost guaranteed to help.
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When in the mood for an entertaining read, comedic autobiographies are perfect. They cover the subject matter that the writer knows best — in other words, themselves — and are told with the trademark humor that often gave rise to their fame.

Not only do they reveal more about your favorite comedians, journalists, and actors, but the best memoirs are told through the medium of hilarious anecdotes, which make these books an easy read.

We've compiled the best of the bunch, including biographies from Mindy Kaling, Adam Hills

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HOW TO BE CHAMPION

Sarah Millican

Hilarious, witty but most of all heart-warming, it’s not hard to see why this book was a number one Sunday Times bestseller. The Geordie comedian has you relating to all sorts of scenarios as she delves into her average life, including reflecting on wearing leggings two days in a row and being dumped in a Frankie & Benny’s.
£ Orion

DEAR FATTY

Dawn French

Taking you on a journey from her flat-sharing with Jennifer Saunders and her views on sizeism to her marriage to Lenny Henry, Dawn French’s autobiography is bound to put a smile on your face as you explore her hilarious and complex life story.
£ Cornerstone

BONKERS: MY LIFE IN LAUGHS

Jennifer Saunders

You can’t have French without Saunders, can you? Saunders’ characters, including the iconic Edina Monsoon, are household names and just like them, her story will have you in stitches. From shooting Lulu (literally) to fights and heartache, this book, like her life, really is ‘bonkers.’
£ Penguin

BOSSYPANTS

Tina Fey

Ever been called bossy? Well, it worked in Tina Fey’s favour. Her candid story takes you through her nerdy start to life and reveals how she made it to 30 Rock and Mean Girls. It’s a must-read for all comedy lovers.
£10 Little, Brown