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Lenny Henry: 'I wish somebody had taught me how to defend myself' by Lanre Bakare

The comedian's childhood was defined by racist abuse and his mother's violence. As he publishes his autobiography, he talks about how it shaped him as a performer and activist "I'm fascinated by it. It's history." Lenny Henry is explaining why he has decided to write an autobiography (Who Am I, Again?) about his childhood in Dudley and the beginning of his 45-year comedy career. For Henry, this isn't just a bit of na…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42AM on October 21, 2019

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