Office boss Mr Mulvanney had ­problems with paranoia, stoner Dee Dee was lost in a permanent cannabis fug and recovering heroin addict Jacqueline was battling a world of prejudice. The world of Limmy is strange and wonderful. Walking a tightrope between observational comedy and eerie suburban horror, the Scottish comedian’s brand of humour is proud in its peculiarity. Whether it’s his sketches, Vines, live streams or short stories, you know what you’re getting: it’ll get a bit weird, it’ll get a bit dark – but children, you will laugh. a b "British Academy Scotland Awards: Winners in 2013". BAFTA Scotland. 17 November 2013 . Retrieved 15 June 2020. Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast: RHLSTP 146 - Limmy". British Comedy Guide. 22 September 2020 . Retrieved 18 October 2020.

In that Lloyd Cole review, which you can see Limmy talking about on his youtube channel, Lloyd Cole said maybe one reason he didn't get into the book was because he didn't know Limmy's work when he read it, and that much makes sense. If you are a fan of Limmy you will get much more from this than someone who doesn't know him. Personally, I am a huge fan of "Limmy's Show", so when he starts talking about the "Millport" sketch or the "Yoker" sketch I know exactly what he is talking about and found it fascinating to see the genesis of the ideas behind these sketches and how they came to be made. If you are not a fan, that may be less interesting, though you can always watch the sketches on youtube as you are reading. Limmy on taking Daft Wee Stories to Edinburgh Fringe and why marriage isn't for him". Daily Record. 17 July 2016 . Retrieved 28 December 2019. In January 2016, Limmy performed four nights at the Clyde Auditorium and one night at the Hammersmith Apollo, adapting material from this TV shows to become Limmy Live! [24] On 1 May 2017, he released his second book of short stories, That's Your Lot, embarking on a similar UK book reading tour to his first. [25] [26] Which brings us to his autobiography. Titled Surprisingly Down to Earth and Very Funny (a reference to a running online joke, in which the 44-year-old tweets the same faux obituary each time a public figure dies), the book chronicles his early days growing up on a council estate on the south side of Glasgow (“It was maybe a wee bit rough”), following him all the way through to “getting on the telly”. It’s an unflinchingly honest account, which sees him talk openly about his experiences with anxiety, alcoholism, suicidal thoughts and sex. While it’s written with the offbeat irreverence that characterises his work, the subject matter is often heavy.Doctors are just people and they can make mistakes. But I’m quite happy with things as they are.” Read More Related Articles

Limmy has struggled with depression, suicidal thoughts and alcoholism, and has discussed this on social media and in interviews. [37] [38] He has been teetotal since 2004. [39] Limmy was in a relationship with Lynn McGowan from 2000; [40] In January 2022, she announced they had separated. [41] They have a son. [42] [43] Limmy is an atheist [44] [45] and supports Scottish independence. [46] Filmography [ edit ] Year This is a refreshing read/listen in that way - Almost every other book with mental health as a cornerstone would try and offer some kind of help or explanation (nothing wrong with that at all, mind you) but in this Limmy just exposes it for the strange and maddening experience it can be and how it has defined certain moments or periods in his life.

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Limmy gives us a frank insight into some of his history and the coinciding battles and experiences with his mental health. Some of it is quite scary to hear but it is always dashed with some dark humour in the traditional Limmy way. it's definitely a very interesting read and I certainly recommend the audiobook version of not just this book but all of his previous books - It always adds a extra level of depth to hear him speak the words, and he's brilliant at it. In August 2016, Limmy's channel began focusing on uploading clips from his stream, which has remained his most common style of content since. On 28 September 2019, Limmy uploaded a video titled "Honk if Thatcher's dead" which went viral and has remained his most viewed video to date.

He said: “It was as if it was conscious and meant to do me harm. I got terrified and thought, ‘What’s happening to me here? Am I going mad?’ Prior to the show, Limmy had made a name for himself with online sketches and a daily podcast, and since it ended he’s stayed prolific creating Vines and Twitch videos. He’s also branched out into prose, writing two well-received volumes of short stories. English, Paul. "Limmy: I think self-destructive Scots will vote no". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460 . Retrieved 5 April 2020. Brian Limond (born 20 October 1974), known as Limmy, is a Scottish comedian, author, and Twitch streamer. The other reason Lloyd Cole didn't like the book was because he didn't find Limmy, as a person, "likable" and I have to disagree with him here. Clearly funny and displaying intelligence (of "some kind") Limmy also comes across here as a sensitive and thoughtful man. He speaks openly about his childood, his struggles with alcohol, his, often disastrous, relationships with women and his mental health issues. My impression was of an open, caring and, yes, likable person. So, you are wrong on that one, Lloyd.What kinds of things do you think boys have to deal with today – do you think the experience is the same for them? He’s still in the early stages of writing the memoir, having been concentrating on his comedy special for BBC Scotland, which airs tonight on BBC2. I always wondered if I was schizophrenic... Maybe just an overactive imagination. My mind likes to come up wi lots of thoughts and ideas, whether or no they're useful or make sense. I think that sort of thing can make you mental, depending on how severe it is and what kind of environment you're in. Fortunately I managed to find a place to put my kind of mind to good use.

He says he was exposed to violence at a young age, recounting one story among several from his teenage years of having his head battered off the window of a chip shop by an older teenager who had a reputation for injecting vodka in the Glasgow scheme of Carnwadric.

a b c "Brian Limond: How I got there and where to next". The Drum. 20 January 2010 . Retrieved 15 June 2020. At one point here he apologises for telling a story from his childhood that’s been grim and intense… and then tells another that’s every bit as grim. In discussing the occasion from his youth when he attempted suicide by slashing his wrist, he admits that he enjoyed the attention it got him, and says ‘If you’re feeling down, I definitely recommend it. No, I’m joking.’ For some this will be too much to stomach, but there are plenty of twisted laughs to be had. Essentially Limmy’s a compulsive wind-up merchant and he freely admits that he’ll say or do something awful just to cause a stir if he’s bored. Love him or hate him, you can’t fault him for being honest about it. I could have guessed that he'd had a life like this from his characters; so much authentic idiocy, lunacy, awkwardness, pretension, and pettiness. Surprised that Dee-Dee is based on his own trippy blankness; Limmy's so sharp these days. Welcome to the world of Limmy". The Scotsman. 13 November 2006. Archived from the original on 8 December 2013 . Retrieved 13 June 2020.