{"product_id":"what-have-i-done-my-autobiography-hardcover","title":"What Have I Done?: My Autobiography - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBen Elton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe instant\u003ci\u003e Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller and\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ecritics' pick of the best biographies and memoirs published in 2025\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003ci\u003eWhat Have I Done?\u003c\/i\u003e snaps, crackles and pops with wit, bravado and glorious Ben-ness. A triumph' - Stephen Fry \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A big life chronicled by truly the Upstart Crow of our generation' - Dawn French \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBen Elton has done everything and worked with everybody. Now, in this frank, forthright, and hugely entertaining book, he tells the whole story.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover the truth behind iconic hits like \u003ci\u003eThe Young Ones\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Blackadder\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWe Will Rock You\u003c\/i\u003e. Relive the pioneering stand-up of \u003ci\u003eSaturday Live\u003c\/i\u003e that birthed a comedy revolution. From being the BBC's youngest-ever sitcom writer to his most recent, critically acclaimed stand-up tour, Ben reveals unique insights into his groundbreaking work. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe talks honestly about his relationships with brilliant friends, inspiring contemporaries, and occasional foes. His life off-screen has been just as challenging and funny as it has been on, and he unpacks it all with wit, insight, and of course, a 'little bit of politics'. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor decades, Ben's been making people laugh, think, and getting on plenty of wicks - these are the uncensored stories. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Funny and fascinating, it's a story of triumph and disaster and is the closest you'll get to understanding where great comedy comes from' - David Mitchell \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Bloody marvellous' - Jo Brand \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* The instant\u003ci\u003e Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, as of the week ending 11\/10\/2025.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBen Elton\u003c\/b\u003e is a multi-award-winning novelist, playwright, television writer, screenwriter and lyricist. He is also a theatre, screen and TV director, a stand-up comedian and a very occasional actor. Born in Catford, south-east London, in 1959, Ben was state-educated and studied drama at Manchester University, where he now holds an honorary doctorate. He began his professional career in 1981. Ben married Australian bass player Sophie in 1994, they have three grown-up children and divide their time between Britain and Australia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 2007 Ben Elton was awarded the Special Golden Rose d'Or at The International Television Festival in Lucerne, Switzerland, for his lifetime contribution to the television arts. \u003ci\u003eWhat Have I Done?\u003c\/i\u003e is his first memoir.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 x 9.4 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 13, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51892699398432,"sku":"9781035059942","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/WWFmkg6aG99781035059942.webp?v=1781988551","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/what-have-i-done-my-autobiography-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}