I believe we’ve got two big adventures in life: the first is finding your purpose and the second is pursuing that purpose.

After becoming established as a stand-up comedian, Carr began to appear in a number of Channel 4 television shows, most notably as the host of the panel show 8 out of 10 Cats.Alas, my family took my dramatic readings as a cry for help, leading to an impromptu intervention where I became the unintentional star of my own tragicomedy. In this fun book, Jimmy Carr tells a few stories of his life, but intersperses it with all the self-help advice and wisdom he’s learnt along the way.

One of the biggest-selling comedy acts in the world, Jimmy consistently does stand-up to sell-out crowds, performing his shows at venues in over forty countries. Hugh Grant is a friend and Monica Lewinsky is a friend of a friend and if you haven’t seen her TED Talk on being publicly shamed, may I recommend you stop reading, go and watch that and come back. This Mish mash of Jimmy's comedy and life hacks lightens your spirit and helps pass away a few hours in an entertaining way. I'm now navigating the dating scene with the finesse of a stand-up comedian, all thanks to the comedic wisdom within these pages. And for readers in the West Country: yes, there are pictures (actually, sorry, there are no pictures, but there's a book about a hungry caterpillar you'll love).

Jimmy is a household name, well-known for hosting Channel 4's 8 Out Of 10 Cats, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Big Fat Quiz Of The Year in addition to presenting Comedy Central's Roast Battle UK and Your Face Or Mine. One of the biggest-selling comedy acts in the world, Jimmy consistently does stand-up to sell-out crowds, performing his shows at venues in over 40 countries.