About the Book: Vigilauntie: A Memoir-Innit?
Structured around those chance remarks that somehow end up changing the course
of a life, this is the heartwarming story of multi-award winning writer, actor
and comic, Meera Syal.
From dont sit with your legs apart! (the despairing cry of Meeras mother and
aunties) to an Asian comedy show? Are Asians funny? (the depressing response to
the idea that would become Goodness Gracious Me), each chapter reveals a
different turning point in Meeras journey-from the serious to the ridiculous.
With her trademark warmth and humour, she shares stories from her grandfathers
attempts to arrange her marriage,