by Simon Pegg
First published 2015
Simon Pegg stands at the center of his own unlikely journey from local comedian to international star. The actor traces his path through the zombie-infested streets of North London and encounters with death cults in England's West Country. His deep friendship with Nick Frost anchors the narrative as Pegg explores his lifelong Star Wars fixation and early days performing standup comedy. The engineering deck becomes a metaphor for the technical craft behind his rise to fame. Pegg examines how a working-class boy from England transformed into a recognizable face in Hollywood while maintaining his roots. The story reveals the strange territories an actor must navigate when success arrives in unexpected forms. At its heart, this is about friendship, obsession, and the peculiar roads that lead to stardom.
Genres: biography, autobiography, comedy, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: rags-to-riches, underdog
Setting: England, Hollywood, North London, West Country
Period: 21st Century
Paperback · Hodder & Stoughton Ltd