In a recent episode of “The Jonathan Ross Show,” comedian Tom Allen shared some hilarious and revealing childhood anecdotes. Allen, known for his eccentricity, discussed the process of writing his book, “No Shame,” during the lockdown. According to Allen, the writing process was cathartic as he took stories from his diary and put them on the page. However, he also mentioned that his editor was quite strict and would provide notes on his vulnerable and personal content.
When discussing the audio book version of his book, Allen expressed his amusement at social media comments suggesting that someone else should read it. He humorously noted that it would be interesting to hear someone like Elton John or Johnny Depp reading his book. Allen also mentioned that he himself enjoys reading and listening to audio books.
During the conversation, Allen revealed some of his childhood antics, including deliberately getting lost in a Waitrose supermarket to draw attention to himself. He also recalled a memorable incident at a pub where his father took him when he was just five years old. Bored and influenced by soap operas, Allen unexpectedly slapped his father, thinking he was impersonating an Eastenders character. This resulted in him being banned from the pub, raising the question of who bars a five-year-old from a pub in the first place.
The conversation then shifted toward Allen’s teenage years, during which he would dress in Victorian clothing to divert attention from his homosexuality. He humorously admitted that this plan had flaws. He shared a story about attempting to confess his love to a guy he had a crush on by throwing a disastrous luncheon party. Unfortunately, the guy was already dating Allen’s friend, and to make matters worse, their Yorkshire Terriers attempted to mate during the party.
Allen also discussed some of his early jobs, including pushing a dessert trolley at a golf club. His leisurely pace and attention to detail apparently caused a fight between two elderly women who grew impatient with his service. Despite the chaos, Allen thoroughly enjoyed every minute of his job, even if it resulted in a punchy-slappy face fight in the golf club dining room.
This episode of “The Jonathan Ross Show” showcased Tom Allen‘s witty humor and his ability to captivate his audience with hilarious and entertaining stories from his childhood and early career. With his unique style and memorable anecdotes, Allen continues to prove why he is one of the most beloved comedians in the industry.
