In this sequel to How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, Toby Young describes his adventures after his unexpected success as a writer. His new life brings him to Hollywood, where he tries to build a career in the film industry while also navigating marriage, fatherhood and the challenges of balancing professional ambitions with family life. With his characteristic self-deprecating humour, Young recounts his continued struggles with failure, publicity and the consequences of his own impulsive decisions.

Toby Young

The Sound of No Hands Clapping: A Memoir