The intimate and hilarious memoirs of notorious and controversial actor bon viveur father of pop sensation Lily Allen and sometime songwriter—the irrepressible Keith Allen. Hell either win the Victoria Cross or go to prison said Keith Allens headmaster in 1966. Born a Navy baby Keith Allen learned young that when things get too settled you move on. Thats the way he has lived his life ever since—always leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. He might have been a professional athlete if his criminal behavior hadnt got in the way. He spent time in prison went on the run drifted through squats and festivals and survived marriages relationships and parenthood. He has loitered with intent in the worlds of comedy music art theater and film but never long enough to ever fully conform to expectations. Hes become renowned for his extrovert and contentious behavior his radical opinions and his acting pedigree. But at 54 years-old has he finally grown up? Revelatory and unapologetically honest Grow Up takes you on a break-neck journey through the chaotic life of someone whos broken all the rules.
