Writer and humorist Robert Garnham has been performing comedy poetry all over the place since 2008. This collection of autobiographical essays spills the beans on the adventures and foibles that come with performing poetry on the national circuit. From the Edinburgh Fringe to a cabaret in New York, to writing a poem for a friend’s wedding, these non-fiction pieces from the Professor of Whimsy are guaranteed to raise more than a smile. ‘As Robert Garnham has been a huge influence on me as a comedy spoken word artist, I read this collection of essays with great anticipation. It didn’t disappoint! A wonderfully entertaining read’. CLIVE OSEMAN