Ricky Gervais is the talk of the town. Many loved his pointed barbs at Hollywood whilst others thought he came off as a mean-spirited jerk.
I guess that’s comedy for you.
Comedy is meant to be provocative and at its best can lead you to places where angels fear to tread.
This is the conundrum that I was faced with in writing “My Favourite Comedian”, a children’s book that focuses on comedy’s ability to help alleviate difficult challenges and relate to hard truths.
My book deals with themes such as body image, isolation, divorce and societal pressures and yet has laughs all the way through. The message being, that by seeing the funny side of difficult events in your life, you are able to manage them better.
Of course, the humour in my book is far less abrasive than Gervais’ style of stand-up but no less passionate.
I feel that children respond to this book because it isn’t afraid, to tell the truth, and comedy is my truth-telling device.
Here’s to truth and comedy!
Michael Grossman is the author of the hilarious new children’s book, My Favourite Comedian. You can buy a copy by clicking on this link.
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