This is the first time Jack Dee has opened-up about his early life, his struggle to make it on the comedy circuit, and the hopeless dead-end jobs that inspired his negativity and drove him to become the comedian we all know and vaguley like today... born in Orpington (near to where I grew up, incidentally) he went to public school before getting a job as a waiter. Since he first stepped on stage at the infamous open-mic night at London's Comedy Club in London in 1986 he has gone from strength to strength; he scored major tabloid points for 'escaping' from the Celebrity Big Brother house in 2001. This great read tells you all about his life, his inspirations, and the big moments in his career. The latest Jack Dee news (October '09): He has been announced as one of three hosts to replace Humphrey Lyttleton on radio's 'I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue'!