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Robert alan bob monkhouse, obe 1 june 1928 29 december 2003 was an english entertainer. Famously, he kept a joke book that hit the news headlines when it was stolen. Check out our awesome collection of funny money quotes i love to go to washington if only. Many moons ago i once read that bob monkhouse always kept a book with him wherever he went that housed all of the jokes hed ever written, and whenever a new one struck him hed jot it down in this book. Although i have always loved the noise of laughter, i really cant fear the coming of quiet. The million joke man tweet over the course of a comedy career spanning six decades, comedian, game show host and all round showbiz genius bob monkhouse meticulously catalogued thousands upon thousands of jokes in sixteen. He was born in kent, england, in a town called beckenham. The secret life of bob monkhouse tells the extraordinary story of comedian bob monkhouses life and career, recounted for the first time through the vast private archive of films, tv shows, letters and memorabilia that he left behind. Comedy genius and legend, bob monkhouse meticulously catalogued thousands of jokes in sixteen beautifully handwritten and illustrated volumes. Bob monkhouses astonishing joke book now open to the public.

Bob monkhouse was famed for his quickfire quips, encyclopaedic memory of jokes and effortless ability to improvise. Indeed, in his will, bob left his beloved and priceless joke books to colin, who still turns to them for inspiration and laughter every day. With his own golden rules, advice and examples from fellow experts and famous friends, and a wealth of humorous material that worked for him, this lighthearted yet thoroughly practical handbook ensures that you will always be ready to say a few. Gold has been granted unlimited and exclusive access to these unique jokes books, and they will be revealed to the public for the first time on bob monkhouse.

Bob monkhouse unpublished personal anecdotes, gags. Bob monkhouse unpublished personal anecdotes, gags, sketches and excerpts from the famous lost joke books. Documentary, played out like a murder mystery, which finally tried to reveal what happened when bob monkhouse s lifetime work was stolen in 1995. Not yelling and screaming like the passengers in his car. Dec 26, 2016 bob monkhouse gave an intimate comedy performance to a small audience comprising of comedians and celebrities. Bob monkhouses interest in becoming a comedian was nevertheless developing at the same time as he was suffering such misery and neglect. He was one of the mostpopular funny men britains produced and we miss bob monkhouse to this day.

Bob monkhouse 100 funny jokes by 100 comedians comedy. May 30, 2015 bob loved trying to reduce a joke to what he called the irreducible minimum and the jokes in his books have that precision, says edmonds. Bob monkhouse at the oxford union lets have a laugh and a. Brilliant man and wrote all his own jokes as well as other peoples. Bob monkhouse unpublished by dave ismay and chris gidney in this superb book dave ismay, a close friend and collaborator for over forty years with the late great bob monkhouse, has put together a cornucopia of gags,sketches, anecdotes, monologues and stories from the comedian par excellence bob monkhouse. He also became a favourite with impressionists, and, as his comedy style fell out of favour in the 1980s, he was mocked for his. He became much in demand as an afterdinner speaker and wrote a book about the subject, just say a few words lennard publishing, 1988, 1999. When the inventor of the drawing board messed things up, what did he. Bob monkhouses complete speakers handbook kindle edition.

There was rejoicing yesterday, in some quarters anyway, at the news that comedian bob monkhouses joke books, missing since july last year. Such nice things are always said about the deceased, i feel sad that they had to miss hearing it all by just a few days. As bob takes care of his business, he wonders how the poor soul is going to take a leak. Robert alan monkhouse, bob, british comedian and television personality born june 1, 1928, beckenham, kent, eng. For years, he jotted down his ideas in ringbound, maroon books, but was. Help us to expand our database and send best quotes from bob monkhouse you know by using the form below. The bbc is to broadcast bob monkhouses last recorded gig an intimate performance to an audience full of other comedians and his performance took an unusual turn when the veteran comedian dropped the gags and started speaking about the comedy legends he had worked with over the years.

Bob monkhouse left me his joke books in his will, says. Its an absolute shooin for any the funniest quotes ever toilet book. Bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you dont need it. Bob monkhouse was educated at goring hall school in worthing. Some in the audience such as david walliams were about hit the stratosphere soon. Bob monkhouse lets his friend have the last laugh telegraph.

Bob monkhouse ensured his treasured jokes would live on by bequeathing his entire collection to a fellow comedian. Jul 15, 2004 bob monkhouse ensured his treasured jokes would live on by bequeathing his entire collection to a fellow comedian. With his own golden rules, advice and examples from fellow experts and famous friends, and a wealth of humorous material that worked for him, this lighthearted yet thoroughly practical handbook ensures that you will always be ready to say a few words. There was rejoicing yesterday, in some quarters anyway, at the news that comedian bob monkhouse s joke books, missing since july last year, had been recovered. Bob monkhouse left me his joke books in his will, says friend and. Bob loved trying to reduce a joke to what he called the irreducible minimum and the jokes in his books have that precision, says edmonds. You can share any bit of funny information, piece of trivia. Bob monkhouse has left his collection of joke books to a fellow comedy writer. Bob monkhouse biography, life, interesting facts early life and education. Joker stole another comedians joke for his standup. Bobs laughing as his jokes make a recovery the independent.

Since bob monkhouses death in 2003, this remarkable comedy archive has remained hidden, stored in suitcases under the desk of the comedians former. The million joke man coming to gold, here are some of the muchloved comedian. My life story 1st hardcover by bob monkhouse 16 jan 1993. Jokers standup act falls flat when he jokes about wanting to be a comedian but the line was originally delivered by the late, great bob monkhouse.

You can share any bit of funny information, piece of trivia too or tell a story about this comedian here too. Mr monkhouse presented more than 30 game shows in an illustrious 50year career, which also. Bob monkhouse left me his joke books in his will, says friend. Monkhouse was the younger of two children, with an older brother called john. Bob monkhouse was born 1st june 1928, to wilfred and dorothy monkhouse. The gold tv channel is to make a threepart documentary about bob monkhouse the million joke man, which will air in 2015, looks at the 60year career of the comic, who meticulously catalogued thousands of jokes in 12 handwritten and illustrated books. Since bob monkhouses death in 2003, this remarkable comedy archive has remained hidden, stored in suitcases under the desk of the. Bob with one of his priceless joke books david cheskinpa he was one of the mostpopular funny men britains produced and we miss bob monkhouse to this day. Bob monkhouse at the oxford union lets have a laugh and. Bbc news entertainment monkhouse passes on jokes in will. Max bygraves called it the sleaziest book of the year but it was certainly a.

Robert alan bob monkhouse obe 1 june 1928 29 december 2003 was an english entertainer. A respected standup comedian, monkhouse was known for his talent at adlibbing. Bob monkhouses astonishing joke book now open to the. I can remember when safe sex meant a padded headboard. Aug 19, 2000 lynn barber joins bob monkhouse at home in barbados. Virgin books paperback by bob monkhouse 24 dec 2004. See more of lets have a laugh and a joke on facebook. Aug 18, 2012 many moons ago i once read that bob monkhouse always kept a book with him wherever he went that housed all of the jokes hed ever written, and whenever a new one struck him hed jot it down in this book. Over three seasons he introduced some of the best comedians in the world. Bob mills on the guilty pleasures of in bed with medinner. Bob walks into a public bathroom and notices a guy with no arms standing next to a urinal.

There was rejoicing yesterday, in some quarters anyway, at the news that comedian bob monkhouses joke books, missing since july last year, had been recovered. The entertainer, who died of prostate cancer in december 2003 aged 75, left his joke books to friend and fellow comedy writer colin edmonds. He was wellknown as a television presenter game show host, including the golden shot, celebrity squares and family fortunes. If youre one of those people who are more frightened of speaking in public than you are of disease, bankruptcy or a visit from your motherinlaw, this book is for you. Personal anecdotes, gags, sketches and excerpts from the famous lost joke books. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Monkhouse was known for his vast joke books too, though his didnt have porn pasted. He dated this desire to the day that the maid took him to. Discover bob monkhouses secrets accumulated from a lifetimes experience in scriptwriting and speechmaking. But now, for the first time, bob monkhouse s legendary joke books are being opened in public. Million joke man this brand new series, presented by paul ogrady.

We were so poor mother had to sleep with a rag and bone man. Monkhouse was born on 1 june 1928 at 168 bromley road, beckenham, london, the son of wilfred adrian monkhouse 1894. Awardwinning toastmaster bob monkhouse guides you through the simple steps that will make you a confident and effective speaker. Bob monkhouse is one of the all time greats and his books our priceless. Bob monkhouses joke books bob organised them by subject matter, so if he needed a joke about flowers, for example, he could go to f and look it up very quickly, said the comedians former writing partner, colin edmonds. It was a onestop shop book that had all of his jokes, ideas and. Bob monkhouse they all laughed when i said id become a comedian. The mail on sunday is the first newspaper to see them and theres a shock in store, the punchline to. Dec 29, 2003 bob monkhouse on receiving an obe from the queen.

Lynn barber joins bob monkhouse at home in barbados. Bob monkhouses complete speakers handbook kindle edition by monkhouse, bob. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading bob monkhouses complete speakers handbook. Max bygraves called it the sleaziest book of the year but it was certainly a memorable one and well above the normal rut of showbiz.

Dec 14, 2018 100 funny jokes and quotes about love, sex and marriage. Robert alan monkhouse obe 1 june 1928 29 december 2003 was an english entertainer. Robert alan monkhouse obe 1 june 1928 29 december 2003 was an english entertainer and comedian. He was a successful comedy writer, comedian and actor and was also well known on television as a presenter and game show host. With adam bloom, jim bowen, frank carson, bernard manning. You can share any bit of funny information, piece of trivia too or tell a story. When the inventor of the drawing board messed things up, what did he go back to. Comedy star monkhouse was famous for his quick, adlib, oneliner jokes. Bob monkhouse one liners his memory was prodigious and over a career that spanned more than 50 years until his death in 2003 he compiled thousands of jokes, odd facts and ideas that he jotted down by hand in 12 ringbound volumes, which he took everywhere. On monkhouse s death, the books were bequeathed to colin edmonds. I must remember to take enough toilet paper next time. Documentary, played out like a murder mystery, which finally tried to reveal what happened when bob monkhouses lifetime work was stolen in 1995.