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Shappi Khorsandi

Comedian writes book on being an Iranian immigrant in UK

"A Beginner's Guide to Acting English, Ebury Press (2009) is a funny and heartwarming memoir about an Iranian girl growing up in 1980s Britain. Five year old Shappi and her beloved brother Peyvand arrive with their parents in London - all cold weather and strange food - without a word of English. If adapting to a new culture isn’t troubling enough, it soon becomes clear that the Ayatollah’s henchmen are in pursuit. With the help of MI5, Shappi’s family go into hiding. So apart from checking under the family car for bombs every morning, Shappi’s childhood is like any other kids – swings in the park, school plays, kiss-chase and terrorists.">>>

from Jahanshah Javid
16-Mar-2009
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I find her to be very sharp

by Varnsen (not verified) on Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:44 AM PDT

I find her to be very sharp and spontaneously witty - especially when she's appearing on a BBC Radio 4 panel quiz, for instance.


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Anonymous 77...

by Journalist (not verified) on Wed Mar 18, 2009 04:25 AM PDT

... not funny as opposed to whom? Djalili and Jobrani? Those bastions of originality and inspiration? Perleez


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such a pity

by Anonymous77 (not verified) on Tue Mar 17, 2009 06:26 PM PDT

she's so likeable but I find her so unfunny and full of cliches.


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Parham

She's cute!

by Parham on Tue Mar 17, 2009 06:18 PM PDT

:-)


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anonymous fish

yep... another one!

by anonymous fish on Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:39 PM PDT

just read marge's blog on azadeh's new book and came right here... lol.  i think i've got enough to keep me busy for awhile!  thanks to all for such great suggestions!  more power to you!!!!!

peace out.


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Quick, the movie rights!

by Mazdak (not verified) on Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:14 AM PDT

Another film in the making about the plight of poor rich Iranian refugees from the IRI, penned by a liberated (look Ma, no veil) woman. Just kidding. She seems like a funny talent girl.


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Souri

Great !

by Souri on Tue Mar 17, 2009 06:57 AM PDT

Add me to the list too!! I will pre-oredr it right now. thanks


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I Have a Crush on Alex Trebek

YES!

by I Have a Crush on Alex Trebek on Tue Mar 17, 2009 06:21 AM PDT

Here I come pre-order city.


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gol-dust

This is fantastic! Knowing Shappi's comedy,I must read this one!

by gol-dust on Mon Mar 16, 2009 06:05 PM PDT

This is great. I am familiar with the work of Shappi, Peyvand & Mr. Hadi Khorsandi, which I call "Three Amigos & Amiga!" We Iranians are truly blessed to have such talented and KHAKI family! I can hardly wait to read this book! God bless them all!  


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