This is the life story of Robin Colvill, and what a life it is!
August 8th, 1944, saw the birth of a pilot, photographer, plumber, electrician, impressionist, car restorer, welder, inventor, property developer, hypnotherapist, jukebox engineer, actor, comedian... who was to have 140 radio shows, and five series of comedy shows on Saturday evening TV with The Grumbleweeds.
If you were around in the 60’s then you will recognise life in Britain as portrayed in Mustn’t Grumble. If you are a sensitive soul born into the woke years of the 21st century, prepare yourself, Robin Colvill does not hold back. His is a life packed full of adventure, mishap, glorious opportunity and of course entertainment. This is one of those books that is hard to put down. Enjoy.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. This is the life story of Robin Colvill, and what a life itis! Mustnt Grumble is the fast-paced, irreverent lifestory of Robin Stewart Colvillcomedian, musician, radio performer, hypnotist,jack-of-all-trades, and co-founder of the iconic comedy act The Grumbleweeds.Written in Robins unmistakably cheeky voice, the memoir charts his journeyfrom a chaotic wartime childhood in Leeds to decades of comedy, catastrophe,and camaraderie on and off the stage.Raised by his independent, eccentric mother Sheila, Robindevelops early resilience, a knack for fixing things, and a sideways view ofthe world. After odd jobsincluding a brief, disastrous career as a cinemaprojectionisthe forms a band with local lads in the early 60s. His sisteraccidentally names them The Grumbleweeds, and the group evolves from ashambolic basement band into a pioneering comedy-music act known for physicalgags, impressions, and anarchic sketches.Robins partnership with the brilliantly unpredictableGraham Walker becomes the heart of the act. Together they conquer the northernclub circuit, perform on television and in pantomime, and earn nationalrecognition with their award-winning BBC Radio 2 show. Their adventuresinclude celebrity encounters, cruise-ship chaos, backstage pranks, far-flungmilitary gigs, and endless on-the-road absurdity.Alongside the laughs, Robin shares intimatestrugglesmarital difficulties, family heartbreak, uncanny coincidences,brushes with illness, and the devastating decline of Graham, who continuesperforming even as cancer consumes him. Robins mixture of humour and honestymakes these chapters especially poignant.Ultimately, Mustnt Grumble is a celebration offriendship, survival, and a lifetime spent making people laughproof that evenin chaos, comedy wins. August 8th, 1944, saw the birth of a pilot, photographer,plumber, electrician, impressionist, car restorer, welder, inventor, propertydeveloper, hypnotherapist, jukebox engineer, actor, comedian. who was to have140 radio shows, and five series of comedy shows on Saturday evening TV with TheGrumbleweeds. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781916776708
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Paperback. Etat : New. This is the life story of Robin Colvill, and what a life itis! Mustn't Grumble is the fast-paced, irreverent lifestory of Robin Stewart Colvill-comedian, musician, radio performer, hypnotist,jack-of-all-trades, and co-founder of the iconic comedy act The Grumbleweeds.Written in Robin's unmistakably cheeky voice, the memoir charts his journeyfrom a chaotic wartime childhood in Leeds to decades of comedy, catastrophe,and camaraderie on and off the stage.Raised by his independent, eccentric mother Sheila, Robindevelops early resilience, a knack for fixing things, and a sideways view ofthe world. After odd jobs-including a brief, disastrous career as a cinemaprojectionist-he forms a band with local lads in the early 60s. His sisteraccidentally names them The Grumbleweeds, and the group evolves from ashambolic basement band into a pioneering comedy-music act known for physicalgags, impressions, and anarchic sketches.Robin's partnership with the brilliantly unpredictableGraham Walker becomes the heart of the act. Together they conquer the northernclub circuit, perform on television and in pantomime, and earn nationalrecognition with their award-winning BBC Radio 2 show. Their adventuresinclude celebrity encounters, cruise-ship chaos, backstage pranks, far-flungmilitary gigs, and endless on-the-road absurdity.Alongside the laughs, Robin shares intimatestruggles-marital difficulties, family heartbreak, uncanny coincidences,brushes with illness, and the devastating decline of Graham, who continuesperforming even as cancer consumes him. Robin's mixture of humour and honestymakes these chapters especially poignant.Ultimately, Mustn't Grumble is a celebration offriendship, survival, and a lifetime spent making people laugh-proof that evenin chaos, comedy wins. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9781916776708
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