Alan Davies - White Male Stand-Up | Paperback Memoir | Monoray

Dive into the compelling and honest journey of Alan Davies in White Male Stand-Up, the follow-up memoir to his bestselling account of his childhood, Just Ignore Him. This book chronicles Davies' entry into the idealistic world of stand-up comedy, his subsequent television career, and the personal struggles that accompanied his success.

Discover the highs of camaraderie on the comedy circuit and the life-changing fame brought by roles like Jonathan Creek, juxtaposed with the painful lows of self-doubt and the realization that many recognize him primarily from a bank advert.

• Chronicles Alan Davies' life after his traumatic childhood memoir, focusing on his stand-up comedy career.
• Features well-known comedians, actors, agents, and producers encountered during his career.
• An honest and often very funny account of success, excess, and survival in the entertainment industry.
• Recognized on the Waterstones Best Books of 2025 List.

• Stephen Fry calls it: 'Irritatingly good. Maddeningly funny. Annoyingly fine.'
• Lorraine Kelly describes it as: 'Really honest and really funny'.
• Amy Liptrot notes it is: 'Emotional, entertaining and startlingly honest.'

This is the English language paperback edition of the memoir.

• Author/Contributor: Alan Davies
• Publisher: Monoray
• Binding: Paperback
• Print Length: 352 pages
• Dimensions: 12.4 x 2.6 x 19.6 cm
• Item Weight: 230 g
• ISBN-13: 978-1800962590
• Publication Date: June 4, 2026

Explore the rich tale of how Alan Davies navigated success, excess, and personal challenges in this compelling performance arts biography.