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Sidesplitter by Phil Wang
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Sidesplitter

How To Be From Two Worlds At Once

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Narrator Phil Wang

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Length 7 hours 3 minutes
Language English
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One of the UK's brightest and best comedians takes an incisive look at race and belonging.

"But where are you really from?"

Phil Wang has been asked this question so many times he's lost count. So, finally, he decided to write a book about it. About how to be from two places at once.

Phil was born in the UK, in Stoke-on-Trent to an English mother and a Chinese-Malaysian father. Three weeks after his birth, the Wang family returned to his fathers' hometown in Malaysia, and at age 16, Phil was uprooted once again, to return with his family to the UK.

In Sidesplitter, Phil reflects on race, belonging and cultural cachet, bringing his trademark cynicism and wit to topics that range from food and comedy to empire and colonialism.

(P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Phil Wang is a comedian and writer based in London. He has hosted BBC's Live at the Apollo and appeared on shows including Have I Got News For You, QI, Would I Lie to You?, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Roast Battle and Taskmaster.

For Radio 4, he wrote and performed a special, Wangsplaining, and two series of Daphne Sounds Expensive, with his Fosters Newcomer Award nominated sketch trio, Daphne.

Phil has performed at international comedy festivals including Montreal's Just for Laughs Festival, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the New Zealand Comedy Festival. His critically acclaimed live show, Philly Philly Wang Wang, broke records at the Edinburgh Fringe, and has recently been made into his first Netflix special.

Phil Wang is a comedian and writer based in London. He has hosted BBC's Live at the Apollo and appeared on shows including Have I Got News For You, QI, Would I Lie to You?, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Roast Battle and Taskmaster.

For Radio 4, he wrote and performed a special, Wangsplaining, and two series of Daphne Sounds Expensive, with his Fosters Newcomer Award nominated sketch trio, Daphne.

Phil has performed at international comedy festivals including Montreal's Just for Laughs Festival, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the New Zealand Comedy Festival. His critically acclaimed live show, Philly Philly Wang Wang, broke records at the Edinburgh Fringe, and has recently been made into his first Netflix special.

Audiobook details

Author:

Narrator:
Phil Wang

ISBN:
9781529350302

Length:
7 hours 3 minutes

Language:
English

Publisher:
Hodder & Stoughton

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Edition:
Unabridged

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Reviews

A book packed with witty, profound and candid reflections on race and belonging Phil Wang makes me laugh out loud with every single thing he does and this book is no exception Sidesplitter is elegantly written and unexpectedly moving Phil Wang is one of my all time favorite comedians, a true original. His comedy and words here are a hilarious breath of fresh air we all need Phil Wang is as original a writer as he is a comedian - Sidesplitter is predictably hilarious, but also quietly moving Phil Wang runs headlong towards difficult subjects, firing off jokes as he goes. This brutally funny book will appeal to anyone who's ever felt like an outsider. A beautiful book about home, history and family. Told with Phil's trademark sharp wit and deadpan humour it captures the nuances of his experiences perfectly. A razor-sharp dissection of cultural connections, divides and differences. And yes, it's side-splitting funny People often ask Phil Wang 'But where are you really from?' I can confirm, after reading Sidesplitter, that the answer is 'Funnyland'. A terrific writer. I've laughed out loud at least once on every page Funny and disarmingly moving... Britain's most original and promising young comedian A funny and moving look at what it means to be of dual heritage Eloquently laced with laughs and bittersweet observations. Expand reviews
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