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By Lee Mack

An excellent, heartfelt and hilarious perception into the lifetime of one in every of our hottest comedians.

Lee Mack is not only one other comic with a ebook. he's one of many UK's so much recognisable and celebrated stand-ups. His power, finely crafted one-liners, and lightning quickly ad-libs are moment to none, and his solo excursions promote out at any place he performs.

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