Alison Hammond – författare

Brought to you by Penguin.''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 have brought joy to millions and made her one of the UK''s best-loved television presenters. Known for her hilarious and unforgettable interviews with Hollywood A-listers, Alison is 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 is Alison Hammond really, and how did she become the personality 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 appearance on 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 gives a never-before-seen insight into Alison''s life: her loves, her losses - with 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. This woman''s laugh is like gold dust'' Huffington Post ''[A] national treasure'' Metro ''Interviewer extraordinaire, reigning queen of the huns, and an out-and-out national treasure'' Bustle © Alison Hammond 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Madison is married to one of the nation’s heartthrobs, TV handyman Rich. Recently, he’s been acting… strangely. Grumpy with everyone and everything; never wanting to go out. At least not with his wife.She wants to excuse this as some mid-life crisis. Until he wakes up one morning and drops a bombshell: he’s moving out. He says there’s no one else involved, he just wants to go on a break.With the help of her tight-knit group of girlfriends, Madison’s determined to find out the truth about what’s really going on. Even if it means turning detective on her own husband.And with her own interior-design career about to take off (once her manager stops squashing her ideas for his terrible ones, and provided she doesn’t get distracted by her heartthrob new colleague), Madison’s about to rediscover her own worth. She’s a bombshell, after all…Alison Hammond brings her trademark wit and warmth to the pages of her brilliant debut rom com – expect hilarious hijinks and heart-warming romance in this sparkling first novel from the brilliantly charismatic presenter!