Clive writes as he speaks - and he has a clever, satirical and self-deprecating style. The humor is sly, very personal, and tends to creep up on you. He has a kind of relentless honesty which is hilarious and provides something of a turbulent rollercoaster ride. He says things the rest of us would perhaps not even dare to think. It helps if you have heard him speak and can imagine the text in his rhythmic, expressive voice. ( )