Sarah Millican to write her first book

Monday 6th March 2017, 11:39am

Sarah Millican is writing her first book
How To Be Champion will be published in October 2017
Her publisher says: "I'm now so incredibly thrilled that she's ready to tell her story"

Sarah Millican is writing her first book.

Due to be released in October, How To Be Champion is described as "part autobiography, part self-help, part confession, part celebration of being a common-or-garden woman, part collection of synonyms for nunny".

The book is described to be a "frank and relateable read for women", which will mix "daft stories" with "advice for getting past life's blips".

The description says: "If you've ever worn glasses at the age of six, worn an off-the-shoulder gown with no confidence, been contacted by an old school bully, lived in your childhood bedroom in your thirties, been gloriously dumped in a Frankie and Benny's, cried so much you felt great, been for a romantic walk with a dog, worn leggings two days in a row even though they smelt of wee from a distance, then this is your book."

Anna Valentine from publishers Trapeze says: "Sarah Millican is one of the greatest comedians of her generation, and I've been a huge fan ever since seeing her debut show in 2008. For years I've written to Hannah [Chambers, Sarah's manager] hoping to convince Sarah to put pen to paper, but she's admirably waited until the time felt right. Well, I'm now so incredibly thrilled that she's ready to tell her story, and that she's chosen Trapeze to do it justice.

"Sarah's world, where a cup of tea in the bath is the ultimate in luxury, and a relaxing Friday night means taking her bra off in front of the telly, is one that we can all relate to, and I know her book will delight her legion of fans that have waited so long to read it."

How To Be Champion is due to be released on the 19th October 2017. It is available to pre-order now.

Sarah Millican - How To Be Champion

Part autobiography, part self help, part confession, part celebration of being a common-or-garden woman, part collection of synonyms for nunny, Sarah Millican's debut book How To Be Champion delves into her super normal life with daft stories, funny tales and proper advice on how to get past life's blips - like being good at school but not good at friends, the excitement of IBS and how to blossom post divorce.

If you've ever worn glasses at the age of six, worn an off-the-shoulder gown with no confidence, been contacted by an old school bully, lived in your childhood bedroom in your thirties, been gloriously dumped in a Frankie and Benny's, cried so much you felt great, been for a romantic walk with a dog, worn leggings two days in a row even though they smelt of wee from a distance, then this is YOUR BOOK. If you haven't done those things but wish you had, THIS IS YOUR BOOK. If you just want to laugh on a train/sofa/toilet or under your desk at work, THIS IS YOUR BOOK.

First released: Thursday 5th October 2017

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