The story of a kid called Tom who never had a speaking part in a school play and yet somehow managed to get himself cast as ‘Billy’ in Billy Elliott the Musical in the West End — and has since gone on to enjoy worldwide fame and acclaim.

A fluke, pure and simple, with no parental plans or strategy in place. Against the carefully laid plans of his hapless dad, a somewhat famous UK comedian who set his sights on Hollywood and missed completely.

Brutally honest and very funny. A memoir about parental pride, ambition, and the experience of watching your own child overtake your own best efforts with aplomb.