You've Got To Laugh: Stories from a Life Lived to the Full [9781787635272]

'I always say a day is wasted without laughter...'

Alison Hammond loves to laugh. And the nation laughs with her. Her sunny personality and zest for life has brought joy to millions and has made her one of the UK's best-loved television presenters. Known for her hilarious and unforgettable interviews with Hollywood A-listers, Alison's also responsible for countless classic moments of broadcasting gold - from getting stuck on a caravan door to delivering Christmas cash dressed as an elf!

But who really is Alison Hammond and how did she become the personality that we know and love? Shaped by the influence of her incredible mum, Alison went from small roles on television shows as a youngster to that life-changing entry into Big Brother, before landing her dream job on This Morning. And through it all she found the joy in every day, the positives in any situation.

You've Got To Laugh will give a never-before-seen insight into Alison's life: her loves, her losses - and a side order of gossip. As well as being a hugely entertaining and uplifting read, Alison's story will inspire you to grab life with both hands and make the most of every single moment.

'Interviewer extraordinaire, reigning queen of the huns, and an out-and-out national treasure' Bustle 

'This woman's laugh is like gold dust' Huffington Post

'[A] national treasure' Metro

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Known for her quick wit, outrageous presenting style, and infectious laugh, Alison Hammond has been a much-loved fixture on British television for two decades. She joined This Morning in 2003 and has since secured some of the most watched - and loved - celebrity interviews ever. She's tap- danced with Renee Zellweger, rapped with Will Smith, jammed with Russell Crowe, and been serenaded by Hugh Jackman.

In 2021, she became one of This Morning's main hosts, alongside Dermot O'Leary, and this year will see her as judge on a new BBC Saturday night primetime entertainment show, I Can See Your Voice, alongside fellow judges Amanda Holden and Jimmy Carr, and host Paddy McGuinness.

From her rise to fame on Channel 4's Big Brother in 2002, to her appearances on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here, Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Great British Bake Off, Alison's warmth, honesty and joy have made her one of the most popular presenters on TV today.