Reading in Bed Extracts: Rich Davenport
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In a slightly different format to our usual Reading in Bed Extracts episodes, the author of this week\\u2019s book reads two of his own poems.
\\n(Audio used with permission from Spoken Label)
\\nGormless \\u2013 Rich Davenport
\\nRich Davenport is a comedy poet, stand-up comedian and musician from exotic Bolton, in the UK. He has gigged all over the UK, spreading mirth and making loud noises.
\\nHe was first encouraged to compile a book of his poems of extreme gormlessness by Hovis Presley in 2003. After accidentally winning a couple of poetry slams, other encouraging individuals said the same thing.
\\nAnd now, finally, here it is, with fabulous illustrations from the marvellous Minty B
\\nGormless can be purchased from Chinbeard Books.
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