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More Fool Me
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins
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Summary
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Following on from his hugely successful first book, The Fry Chronicles, comes the second chapter in Stephen Fry's life. This unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of More Fool Me is read by Stephen Fry himself.
'Oh dear I am an arse. I expect there'll be what I believe is called an "intervention" soon. I keep picturing it. All my friends bearing down on me and me denying everything until my pockets are emptied. Oh the shame'
In his early thirties, Stephen Fry - writer, comedian, star of stage and screen - had, as they say, 'made it'. Much loved in A Bit of Fry and Laurie, Blackadder and Jeeves and Wooster, author of a critically acclaimed and bestselling first novel, The Liar, with a glamorous and glittering cast of friends, he had more work than was perhaps good for him.
What could possibly go wrong?
Then, as the 80s drew to a close, he discovered a most enjoyable way to burn the candle at both ends, and took to excess like a duck to breadcrumbs. Writing and recording by day, and haunting a never ending series of celebrity parties, drinking dens, and poker games by night, in a ludicrous and impressive act of bravado, he fooled all those except the very closest to him, some of whom were most enjoyably engaged in the same dance.
He was - to all intents and purposes - a high functioning addict. Blazing brightly and partying wildly as the 80s turned to the 90s, AIDS became an epidemic and politics turned really nasty, he was so busy, so distracted by the high life, that he could hardly see the inevitable, headlong tumble that must surely follow . . .
Containing raw, electric extracts from his diaries of the time, More Fool Me is a brilliant, eloquent account by a man driven to create and to entertain - revealing a side to him he has long kept hidden.
Stephen Fry is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter and director. He rose to fame alongside Hugh Laurie in A Bit of Fry and Laurie (which he co-wrote with Laurie) and Jeeves and Wooster, and was unforgettable as Captain Melchett in Blackadder. He also presented Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive, his groundbreaking documentary on bipolar disorder, to huge critical acclaim.
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More Fool Me is Stephen Fry’s explosive third volume to his autobiography audiobooks, Moab is My Washpot and The Fry Chronicles, all brilliantly narrated by Fry himself. Following in the tradition of these best-selling books, listen as he gives an open, honest and tremendously entertaining look at his life in detail. Chronicling his life during his 30s, at the start of a sparklingly successful career in entertainment, he invites listeners into the glittering star-studded parties and exclusive members-only clubs as his career took off and he became a household name. Available now from Audible.
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- Philip
- 01-03-15
Sorry, Stephen
Loved both previous volumes of Fry's autobiography (and most of his novels), but his full-on entrance into drugged-up luvvydom, mostly told by extracts from his diaries at the time, did not endear me further. Maybe this period of his life is too close for proper reflection.
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- Johnny Mac
- 17-08-15
Fry's excellent narration let down by content
Having hugely enjoyed The Fry Chronicles, I had high expectations of this, but sadly was left feeling a little disappointed. A very large portion of the book consists of an extended diary extract from 1993, replete with stories of cocaine abuse, excessive partying, and tales of debauchery centred largely around London's members' clubs, principally the Groucho.
While this starts off reasonably entertaining, and there are some interesting morsels of story, I was left feeling, after dissection of yet another riveting Kasparov-Short chess match, or the twentieth time I'd heard a variation on "drank too much cognac, did a few lines in the toilets, home by 2am, did a couple more lines then off to bed", that it could all have done with a lot more editing to maintain some semblance of narrative arc and pace.
Don't get me wrong, Fry remains a consummate wordsmith and I could listen to him read from a government white paper on waste management and be captivated by his sheer presence, but, after his previous memoir, this title left me feeling a little short-changed.
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- Christine
- 18-09-20
Have I read this before?
I frequently had the feeling that I'd read this book before. I had not but, having read Stevens previous two autobiographies I can understand why. Perhaps best to just read this one. Not really a criticism as I still really enjoyed it, laughing out loud in places.
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- Marie
- 23-04-15
excelleent
loved it, stephen fry is an amazing author and an amazing narrator but i woukd say that cause i'm his number one fan.
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- James A Brinck
- 20-11-14
I suspect Stephen himself was not satisfied...
What made the experience of listening to More Fool Me the most enjoyable?
Wonderful language and delivery
Would you recommend More Fool Me to your friends? Why or why not?
I do for it's wit
Which scene did you most enjoy?
John Mills anecdote
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Not really
Any additional comments?
I felt short changed. For whatever reason I had expected to cover the 'cocaine years' and see closure on that period of his life.
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- John
- 22-10-17
Charming. Lots of who's who and much 1993 diary
It was an insight ad good reminder of those who were around as I grew up.
Did leave you wanting to know what happened post 1993.
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- Faye
- 22-10-15
Lovely
Beautifully read by the author-which if you're a fan gave it a wonderful personal feel and expression. If your not a fan, listen anyway -you cannot help but be seduced by his dulcet tones.
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- sandyk
- 19-10-21
Loved it
Awesome thoroughly enjoyed it loved listening to Stephen Fry narrate. Definitely recommend listening to it
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- Mr S A Robins
- 24-06-23
Brilliant work
Enjoyed tremendously as always. Honest funny and insightful and makes me slightly resentful of never being able to enjoy the pleasures of the Groucho.
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- nicola keeling
- 26-04-24
Honest and interesting
I always enjoy his books and his voice is so easy to listen to. Very enjoyable
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