''It's Not Me, It's You!'' is a book written by English comedian
Jon Richardson
Jon Joel Richardson (born 26 September 1982) is an English comedian and radio presenter. He is known for his appearances on '' 8 Out of 10 Cats'' and '' 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown'' and his work as co-host with Russell Howard on BBC Rad ...
based on his 2011 comedy show of the same name. It was published in the UK by
HarperCollins
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on 23 June 2011. Richardson has said "it is not an autobiography" but rather it is a "relationship guide from the point of view of someone who hasn't been in one for eight years". The book began as an article in ''
The Guardian
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'' newspaper's Weekend Supplement Valentine's Day issue, that was printed on 13 February 2010.
Synopsis
The book focuses on Richardson's various neurotic and
obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and his seemingly endless pursuit of perfection. The plot details Richardson's quest to find love. After 8 years of being single and getting everything the way he likes it, all he wants now is to find "someone to give it all up for".
The book follows Richardson as he carries out the day-to-day tasks of a comic. He drives to a comedy gig, stays at a bed & breakfast while analysing the people there, texts a girl he likes, stops at a service station on the way home, does the washing up, goes to the gym, and travels into London for a meeting about writing the book. All the while, the reader gets an insight into Richardson's unique perspective on the world, life and other people. For instance, he divides the world into two kinds of people: A person is either a 'putter', someone who puts things away and knows where their belongings are at all times, or a 'leaver', someone who constantly loses their things.
Reviews
ShortList
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described ''It's Not Me, It's You!'' as a "staggeringly honest memoir", "boldly funny and expertly written, it’s a look at dark subjects deftly handled by an engaging comic talent.".
References
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External links
Jon Richardson's home page
2011 non-fiction books
Comedy books
HarperCollins books