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Barfe concludes that “ [Dodd] was a man of complexity who maintained a simple life . . . there was no dark side”, a statement open to challenge. But this is nonetheless an accomplished and readable account of a great comic’s largely happy life and rib-tickling times.
Nov 14, 2019 · Louis Barfe. 8 books3 followers. What do think? Friends & Following. Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book! Community Reviews. 4.06. 47 ratings5 reviews. 5 stars. 21 (44%) 4 stars. 15 (31%) 3 stars. 7 (14%)
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Happiness and Tears by Louis Barfe review — Ken Dodd, the last of a breed. The comedian had no ambition beyond wanting to keep up a nonstop barrage of terrible jokes, says Roger Lewis. Roger...
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Nov 8, 2020 · Laden with happiness and tears… More than anything, looking at that old photograph, we feel the size of the space between then and now. I’m not talking about years. We feel the loss. Mortality is just a little clearer. But with loss comes wisdom and, with any luck, grace. I mention all this because of The Boys.
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Reviews for Happiness and Tears: 'The definitive account' The Times. 'An industriously thorough, entertaining biography' The Spectator. 'Sure to delight Dodd's many admirers' TLS. 'Fascinatingly odd' Daily Express. 'An absolute joy' Choice.
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