Thats basically what simon pegg has to say in a new interview with radio times, where it sounds like his status as unofficial nerd royalty is starting to wear on him a bit. Nerd do well is the story of simon pegg s journey from fanboy to fame. He has acted for steven spielberg and played scotty in j. As i opened this book, i was worried that it might just be another boring celebrity biography, hastily ghostwritten and churned out in time for christmas. Oct 01, 2010 nerd do well by simon pegg in stores 14 october 2010 uk. Zombies in north london, death cults in the west country, the engineering deck of the enterprise actor, comedian, writer, and supergeek simon pegg has been ploughing some bizarre furrows. Simon pegg nerd do well zombies, death cults, and the starship enterprise. Nerd do well is simon peggs life story interspersed with the tale of a fictional alter ego, pegg, a james bond figure with a robotic sidekick. Simon pegg on becoming a big kid june 21, 2011 in his new memoir, pro nerd simon pegg talks star wars, comedy and the zombie apocalypse. In this memoir, pegg, the british comedianwriterdirector of the zombie film spoof shaun of the dead, admits that he is offering an account of his journey from ordinary nerd to nerd participating in. I preferred the nostalgia of the first time he saw star wars is simon.
Nerd do well by simon pegg the help desk book blog. Simon pegg nerd do well paperback autobiography arrow. A small boys journey to becoming a big kid 9781592407194. Nerd do well chronicles simon peggs leap to top of. Whether the bond is temporary or permanent, whether it succeeds or fails, fate is simply a configuration of choices that combine with others to.
Or, take this book to school and swap it for something cooler dotted with a cast of memorable characters who have helped shape the life and career of a complex, dynamic and unstoppable man, nerd do well is the joyous tale of a homegrown superstar and a. Zombies in north london, death cults in the west country, the engineering deck of the enterprise. The book debut by the comedian and actor responsible for shaun of the dead and hot fuzz is likely to please the authors following but not necessarily expand it. What i got was an awful and badly written story of his school days which was combined with some terrible half baked story about a superhero and a robot. When the hilarious simon pegg asked for a quote for his book, i said no. Nerd do well by simon pegg, 9780099551553, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Buy nerd do well by simon pegg from waterstones today. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
The unique life story of one of the most talented and inventive comedians, star of shaun of the dead, hot fuzz, paul, spaced, and star trek. See all 12 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A friend introduced me to the world of simon pegg and nick frost a few years back and i became an instant fan of both. The unique life story of one of the most talented and inventive comedians, star of shaun of the dead, hot fuzz, and star trek. While not exactly what i expected, simon pegg s memoir nerd do well was an enjoyable read. Nerd do well by simon pegg over the last ten years simon pegg has risen from being a minor standup comic to one of the uks most recognisable funny men, via the classic tv series spaced and the movies shaun of the dead and hot fuzz. Nerd do well by simon pegg pretty much sums it up as simon is a star wars and zombie movie junkie from way back. Michael ian black, author of my custom van nerd do well does the necessary job of telling peggs story, but does so in an. Pegg acknowledges his editors for helping shape my somewhat shapeless train of thought into, of all things, an actual book, and this proves to be an actual book with a voice that sounds authentically like its authors. Simon pegg nerd do well paperback autobiography arrow books nerd block exclusive. Simon pegg narrator simon pegg is an actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer and author. As promised in the title, pegg lets his nerd flag fly, offering extended reflections on the inner workings of comedy and his own fannish obsessions.
Michael ian black, author of my custom van nerd do well does the necessary job of telling pegg s story, but does so in an intimate manner. Nerd do well quotes showing 121 of 21 we might not know we are seeking people who best enrich our lives, but somehow on a deep subconscious level we absolutely are. Simon pegg is worried that our obsession with nerd culture is. I love simon pegg s movies that was what attracted me to his autobiography nerd do well, that and its hilarious title. Pegg s frothy, fun autobiography nerd do well is hitting the shelves just in time for a sunscreenslathered, ponchowearing day at the beach. The times london simon pegg is the nerdiest nerd ever to nerd out about nerdiness. Jan 21, 2011 nerd do well by simon pegg over the last ten years simon pegg has risen from being a minor standup comic to one of the uks most recognisable funny men, via the classic tv series spaced and the movies shaun of the dead and hot fuzz.
Ive read the book as well and oddly, the bits i enjoyed more in the audio version are the surreal episodes of pegg and his robot butler canterbury where as when i read the book i found them a bit of an intrusion. Sweet, funny and moving, nerd do well is about what youd expect from simon pegg. Gq uk nerd do well, does the necessary job of telling peggs story, but does so in an intimate manner. From a filthy flat in tufnell park to the starship enterprise, its fair to say that simon pegg s career didnt go quite the way he expected.
The unique life story of one of britains most talented and inventive. Nerd do well a small boys journey to becoming a big kid hardcover paperback kindle by simon pegg gotham books release date. I will say here that i love british comedies and i love some of simon pegg s movies. Peggs discourse on the merits and shortcomings of the star wars movies are worth the price of the book themselves. Simon pegg seems to enjoy narrating an autobiography that he seemed reluctant to write. Simon pegg of shaun of the dead fame talks with sam rubin on the ktla 5 morning news about his book nerd do well simon pegg of shaun of. Simon pegg is one of the most famous fanboys alive. Having been a science fiction fan from way back as a wee lad of six or seven in iowa sneaking up out of bed to join my much older brother and his friends, i can relate. Simon pegg writes about his ascent to the upper echelons of geek culture in his autobiography nerd do well simon pegg shouldnt be famous. Hell be speaking briefly, answering questions, and then signing copies of the book.
Jul 26, 2011 nerd do well by simon pegg, 9780099551553, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Nerd do well by simon pegg author simon pegg narrator. Zombies in north london, death cults in the west country, a warp engine beyond the final frontier. Writeractor simon pegg has written his first book, a memoir titled nerd do well. Nerd do well by simon pegg penguin random house audio. Simon pegg writes about his ascent to the upper echelons of geek culture in his autobiography nerd do well. Selfconfessed geek turned brit hollywood hero simon pegg opens the book on his ninetofive. Simon pegg is living every fanboys dream, as he recounts in his memoir, nerd do well. For such a fantastic screen writer and actor his book writing skills are way below expectations. Nerd do well chronicles simon peggs leap to top of geek. Pegg s writing style is exactly how you would expect.
Abridged, 5 hoursread by the authorthe unique life story of one of the most talented and inventive comedians, the star of shaun of the dead, hot fuzz and star trek the movie. Ricky gervais simon pegg is the nerdiest nerd ever to nerd out about nerdiness. Jun 17, 2011 simon pegg of shaun of the dead fame talks with sam rubin on the ktla 5 morning news about his book nerd do well simon pegg of shaun of the dead fame talks with sam rubin on the ktla 5. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Pegg s discourse on the merits and shortcomings of the star wars movies are worth the price of the book themselves. The book is called nerd do well, an autobiography that deals with his years growing up, his start in acting and comedy, and touches on his recent work. Nerd do well is simon pegg s life story interspersed with the tale of a fictional alter ego, pegg, a james bond figure with a robotic sidekick his coming of age stories and fictional bits are hilarious but once pegg gets into his movie making period, the book loses it s momentum.
Nerd do well does the necessary job of telling pegg s story, but does so in an intimate manner. Apr 26, 2017 nerd do well is simon pegg s life story interspersed with the tale of a fictional alter ego, pegg, a james bond figure with a robotic sidekick. Obviously im very much a selfconfessed fan of sciencefiction and genre cinema. Simon pegg on becoming a big kid in his new memoir, pronerd simon pegg talks star wars, comedy and the zombie apocalypse. Michael ian black when the hilarious simon pegg asked for a quote for his book, i said no. Jun 09, 2011 the unique life story of one of the most talented and inventive comedians, star of shaun of the dead, hot fuzz, paul, spaced, and star trek. Aug 01, 2011 expected a great book about simon pegg. Simon pegg recounts his story in the memoir nerd do well.
However, whilst a pleasing read, something about it fell short for me. Jun 06, 2011 nerd do well by simon pegg pretty much sums it up as simon is a star wars and zombie movie junkie from way back. Nerd do well is simon pegg s life story interspersed with the tale of a fictional alter ego, pegg, a james bond figure with a robotic sidekick. Simon pegg video interview nerd do well and burke and. Simon pegg video interview nerd do well and burke and hare. Jun 09, 2011 while not exactly what i expected, simon pegg s memoir nerd do well was an enjoyable read. Pegg, 41, wanted to write a diary of his experiences on movie sets, but was told to do an autobiography first. While not exactly what i expected, simon peggs memoir nerd do well was an enjoyable read. In his new memoir, pronerd simon pegg talks star wars, comedy and the zombie apocalypse.
In peggs new book, nerd do well, he does his best to capture this precarious balance of maintaining coolness in a social group in which coolness is considered a mark of the outsider. In nerd do well, simon has this way of viewing the world that is slightly askew and innocent at the same time. Or, take this book to school and swap it for something cooler dotted with a cast of memorable characters who have helped shape the life and career of a complex, dynamic and unstoppable man, nerd do well is the joyous tale of a homegrown superstar and a local boy made good. Pegg talks about why he wanted to write the book and a lot more. Nerd do well does the necessary job of telling peggs story, but does so in an intimate manner. Simon pegg on becoming a big kid june 21, 2011 in his new memoir, pronerd simon pegg talks star wars, comedy and the zombie apocalypse. Nerd do well kindle edition by simon pegg author 4. Actor and writer simon pegg has a new memoir coming out called nerd do well and he shot a brief video introduction to promote it. Simon pegg, author of nerd do well, on tour june 2011. His coming of age stories and fictional bits are hilarious but once pegg gets into his movie making period, the book loses its momentum. Hes only doing 3 book signings in the whole country and austin is one of the stops this is a big deal.
Click to read more about nerd do well by simon pegg. His autobiography, nerd do well which comes out in gotham books hardcover edition june 9 is a fun look back along the journey. Simon pegg teases his upcoming book nerd do well collider. Gq uk nerd do well, does the necessary job of telling peggs. He has been in film, tv, comedy shows, and now he can put author on his resume. In peggs new book, nerd do well, he does his best to capture this precarious balance of maintaining coolness in a social group in which. Jan 01, 2009 nerd do well is simon pegg s life story interspersed with the tale of a fictional alter ego, pegg, a james bond figure with a robotic sidekick.
Nerd do well nerd do well audiobook, by simon pegg. Download read nerd do well 2010 by simon pegg in pdf. Nerd do well by simon pegg overdrive rakuten overdrive. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. I like that he doesnt take himself too seriously and like that he added a scifi story. Simon pegg has been ploughing some bizarre furrows in recent times. Nerd do well by simon pegg penguin books australia. It has witty prose with amusing asides and digressions.
Casey moore simon pegg is an actor, comedian, writer, director and producer. There is not a detailed recounting of the making of shaun of the dead or hot fuzz or even that much on his time working for the bbc presotd. Simon pegg is an actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer and author. And now, our friend simon has come out with a book. Jun 15, 2011 questions for simon pegg the star of shaun of the dead talks about his new book, nerd do well, and his romance with a girl called meredith catsanus.
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