Born in 'one of the most boring towns in England', the star of Channel 4s "Friday Night Project" and "Celebrity Ding Dong" tells the story of his journey from awkward, football mad Northampton childhood to become the country's most popular stand-ups, likened to Frankie Howard and compared to illustrious contemporaries including Peter Kay and Frank Skinner. Carr will promote extensively on publication. 16pp colour illus.