Alexei Sayle

However, on Monday, 22nd September 2003 Alexei will be in Nottingham - reading from and signing copies of his first novel - Overtaken.

Speaking to Jeff Owen Alexei talks about:

• The skills needed for being a writer.
  
  
• Growing up: "I was always a show-off!"
  
  
• The Young Ones: "I still keep getting the cheques."
  
  
• The six series of his own show: "After a while you've got to call a halt... it stops being satisfying."
  
  
• His new book which is about loss and grief: "Most of it is made up... some of it is real."
  
  
• ... and why he couldn't be a politician: "I feel sorry for many politicians... we expect them to be completely consistent and moralised when we're not."
  

Listen to Alexei Sayle chat to Jeff Owen

Alexei Sayle will be appearing at Waterstones on Bridlesmith Gate at 7.30pm. For more information call Waterstones on 0115 948 4499.

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