Going Off Alarming: The Autobiography: Vol 2

Baker's second volume of autobiography is as funny, revealing, and eminently readable as the first. This time we get the lowdown on Baker's TV career, that point in the early 90s where he became almost ubiquitous. He freely admits that he became over exposed and that he never actively pursued TV “fame” but simply was in the right place at the right time (again). It's a common thread that opportunity constantly comes a-knock in' at the Baker door.

Baker also drops in stories that he forgot to put in the first volume (such as being shot up the arse on the Jamaica Road!) as well as snapshots of home life (especially amusing are the tales of his loopy dog, Twizzle).

As Baker himself says, if you're expecting a “misery memoir” then look elsewhere. Baker's philosophy is to look on the sunny side and let the other stuff t ale care of itself. To that end he spends money as fast as he can make it, because otherwise what's the point? Enjoy life now. It's a persuasive point of view.

As ever he may be marmite to some, but I found this another immensely enjoyable read. Roll on volume three.