A touching and honest account of the real life and career of Hattie Hayridge, best known for being the second 'Holly' in the hit BBC sitcom Red Dwarf.

Reading this book, it struck me that the character of Holly pervades the book. It seems that Hattie Hayridge's comedy persona is very similar to that of the slightly senile computer she played for several years. This is something that should probably be expected - after all, she would have been cast for this reason, and it makes sense that since appearing on the show she'd hone her act in that direction.

The book covers pretty much all of her life, from her upbringing, the death of her father, the beginnings of a comedy career, Red Dwarf and after. She's full of tales of backstage life, and even the sad moment are shot through with an irreverent twist.

The one tale that struck home for me was her account of some extremely strange rehearsals for an Edinburgh Fringe Festival show, coupled with even stranger performances. She eventually discovered, six months later, that the whole thing was a set up by a psychology student at university.

It could only happen to Holly.