A long-overdue reissue of this debut novel from a comedy legend. Mr
Lonely follows the exploits of a lowly two-bit comedian, Sid Lewis,
through his strange and eventful life. Sid plays dingy smoke-filled
clubs, earning next to nothing and chasing after the dancing girls.
He meets the woman of his dreams and ties the knot - but still has
an eye for the ladies. One night, in front of a particularly rough
crowd, he tries out a new character... and Mr Lonely is born. The
act is seen by someone from the BBC who offers Sid the chance to
perform on television. He becomes an overnight success, quickly
taking to a new life of champagne and stardom - and continues to
chase anything in a skirt. But great comedy is often laced with
tragedy and Sid's life is no exception as his excesses and
philandering threaten to catch up with him. Mr Lonely was Eric's
first novel, written while he was recovering from his second heart
attack and contemplating a career away from the stage. It has all
the hallmarks of his legendary comic talent and is being brought
back into print for the first time in nearly thirty years.
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