A Del of a Life: The hilarious #1 bestseller from the national treasure

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Having lived abroad for much of my adult life, I only really know Sir David from his time as Del Boy, a little when he was in Open All Hours and now I have read his book and learned he was Danger Mouse, from that too! When David Jason emerged, he graciously signed not only my keepsake, but also the letter from my parents, etching the memory deep in my heart. From a trainee electrician to one of Britain's most revered and loved actors, Jason shares heartfelt and hilarious wisdom with readers on subjects ranging from family to work, resilience to ebullience. However, while the book is immensely enjoyable, it misses the mark of the absolute 'FANTASTIC' books that hold a rare 5-star rating in my collection. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

His acting career has been long and varied: from his theatre work in the West End to providing the voices of Mr Toad from The Wind in the Willows, Dangermouse and The BFG. Such is the magic that the entire team of Only Fools and Horses created, that you can watch the same episodes over and over and they never seem to get old, the jokes no less funny than they were the very first time you heard and watched them being performed. In celebration of Sir David Jason's 80th year, 'A Del of a Life' relives Jason's extraordinary life and career from over 50 years in entertainment.

Told with his characteristic warmth and wit, Jason shines a wonderful new light on the characters and shows that fans have come to love him for, from Del Boy to Granville, Larkin to Frost.

The book offers fresh perspectives on Jason's journey, carefully avoiding repetition from his previous works. One sunny morning, with a letter of consent from my parents tucked away, I found myself standing near the set of 'A Touch of Frost. There are no small parts, only small actors," said Konstantin Sergeyevich Stanislavski, a seminal Soviet and Russian theatre practitioner in the 19th century, whose words Sir David seems to have lived his life by.I do not mind admitting that I read A Del of a Life - Lessons I've Learned by David Jason (real name Sir David John White) with more than a little trepidation. From a trainee electrician to one of Britain’s most revered and loved actors, Jason shares heartfelt and hilarious wisdom with readers on subjects ranging from family to work, resilience to ebullience. Sir David comes across as extremely likeable, humble, a hard worker, a trier and someone who always gives it his best shot.