{"product_id":"why-cant-i-just-enjoy-things-a-comedians-guide-to-autism-9781785121029","title":"Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things?: A Comedian's Guide to Autism","description":"\u003cp\u003e Comedian Pierre Novellie was on stage when a heckler suggested he was autistic. Usually, this disruption would be water off a duck's back but two things made this heckler different: first, he was himself autistic. Second, he turned out to be absolutely right. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This random encounter led to a diagnosis of autism at the age of 31 that unraveled his world, explained his struggles and answered questions that had bothered him for his entire life: why were the other kids obsessed with Britney Spears instead of \u003ci\u003eThe Goon Show\u003c\/i\u003e? Why don't people ever say what they mean? Why is everyone chewing so loudly? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e At once a hilarious and insightful journey through autism and neurodivergence, an entertaining explainer for the uninitiated and observational comedy for the neurodiverse, this is the perfect read for anyone who has ever asked themselves: why can't I just enjoy things? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePierre Novellie\u003c\/b\u003e is a stand-up comedian, writer, radio host and podcaster. He is co-host of \u003ci\u003eThe Frank Skinner Show \u003c\/i\u003eon Absolute Radio, and the co-host of the hit \u003ci\u003eBudpod\u003c\/i\u003e podcast alongside Phil Wang. His TV appearances include \u003ci\u003eWorld's Most Dangerous Roads \u003c\/i\u003e(Dave)\u003ci\u003e, The Mash Report\u003c\/i\u003e (BBC2), and \u003ci\u003eStand Up Central\u003c\/i\u003e (Comedy Central). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn the radio, Pierre has performed on \u003ci\u003eThe Now Show\u003c\/i\u003e (Radio 4) and hosted the BBC Sounds podcast series \u003ci\u003eObsessed With... SAS: Rogue Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e. As a writer, Pierre was one of the regular writers on the rebooted \u003ci\u003eSpitting Image\u003c\/i\u003e (ITV\/Britbox) and has also written on shows including \u003ci\u003eMock the Week\u003c\/i\u003e (BBC2), \u003ci\u003eThe News Quiz\u003c\/i\u003e (Radio 4) and \u003ci\u003eThe Mash Report\u003c\/i\u003e (BBC2). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePierre has performed stand-up around the world, including sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, residencies in Soho and nationwide tours.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blink Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51580283388178,"sku":"9781785121029","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ec582a5c-74db-448b-8903-f35fc6a2ab22.jpg?v=1756214766","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/why-cant-i-just-enjoy-things-a-comedians-guide-to-autism-9781785121029","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}