The comedian, writer and publisher James Mullinger discusses his memoir Brit Happens: Or Living the Canadian Dream (Goose Lane Editions, 2022), with Joseph Planta.

Brit Happens: Or Living the Canadian Dream by James Mullinger (Goose Lane Editions, 2022). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Brit Happens

Text of introduction by Joseph Planta:

I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca.

James Mullinger joins me now. The popular English comedian, who a few years ago, moved to Atlantic Canada, recently published a memoir Brit Happens: Or Living the Canadian Dream. It’s a fine book, funny, and full of insights about Eastern Canada, that make one want to go there. The book also features a fascinating look at comedy, from the early spark that young James encounters listening to comedy albums, then certain movies that interest him in the art and craft of stand-up comedy. I’ll ask James about how he arrived at his style of comedy, about performing, and the work he’s continuing to do not just with live performance but television as well. James Mullinger is a writer, comedian, filmmaker, and public speaker. He has over twenty years experience in publishing as well, having served as comedy and photographic editor for British GQ magazine. He moved to Canada in February 2014, and since his arrival has sold out comedy shows across the country, appeared on CBC Radio’s The Debaters, as well as specials of his own. He is also the co-founder of [EDIT] magazine, Atlantic Canada’s first-ever international magazine, an award-winning premium media brand. He’s also done remarkable work raising money for various charities as a comedian and keynote speaker. His website is at www.jamesmullinger.com. This book is published by Goose Lane Editions. He joined me from his home in Rothesay, New Brunswick last week. Please welcome to the Planta: On the Line program, James Mullinger; Mr. Mullinger, good morning.

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