'Rommel?' 'Gunner Who?'
A Confrontation in the Desert
(Author) Spike MilliganRommel? Gunner Who?: A Confrontation in the Desert is volume two of Spike Milligan's outrageous, hilarious, legendary War Memoirs. 'Keep talking, Milligan. I think I can get you out on Mental Grounds.''That's how I got in, sir.''Didn't we all.' The second volume of Spike Milligan's legendary recollections of life as a gunner in World War Two sees our hero into battle in North Africa - eventually. First, there is important preparation to be done: extensive periods of loitering ('We had been standing by vehicles for an hour and nothing had happened, but it happened frequently'), psychological toughening ('If a man dies when you hang him, keep hanging him until he gets used to it') and living dangerously ('no underwear '). At last the battle for Tunis is upon them... 'Desperately funny, vivid, vulgar' Sunday Times 'Milligan is the Great God to all of us' John Cleese 'The Godfather of Alternative Comedy' Eddie Izzard 'That absolutely glorious way of looking at things differently. A great man' Stephen Fry Spike Milligan was one of the greatest and most influential comedians of the twentieth century. Born in India in 1918, he served in the Royal Artillery during WWII in North Africa and Italy. At the end of the war, he forged a career as a jazz musician, sketch-show writer and performer, before joining forces with Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe to form the legendary Goon Show. Until his death in 2002, he had success as on stage and screen and as the author of over eighty books of fiction, memoir, poetry, plays, cartoons and children's stories.
Spike Milligan
Spike Milligan (1918-2002) was a British comedian, actor, and writer known for his surreal humor and groundbreaking work in comedy. He is most famous for creating and starring in the influential radio comedy series "The Goon Show" which ran from 1951 to 1960. Milligan's writing style was characterized by his use of wordplay, absurdity, and satire, and his works often touched on themes of war, mental health, and social commentary. He is considered a pioneer in the field of comedy and his impact on the genre can still be seen today in the work of modern comedians. Spike Milligan's most notable literary works include his series of comedic poetry books such as "Silly Verse for Kids" and "A Book of Milliganimals."
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