Mark Critch Bücher

One of Mark Critch's earliest acting gigs was in a Newfoundland tourist production with displaced fishery workers. Since then, he has found numerous opportunities to take his show on the road. In his latest work, the star of CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes revisits significant moments from his career and the country’s history, revealing lesser-known anecdotes along the way. A wishful rumor from Mark's father leads to his big break, while two bottles of Scotch almost get him expelled from a secret Canadian airbase in the UAE. For those curious about securing an interview with the Prime Minister and Bono on the same night, Critch suggests a trip to the 2003 Liberal Convention. His behind-the-scenes access includes humorous encounters with charismatic and notorious politicians like Justin Trudeau, Stephen Harper, Paul Martin, and Jean Chrétien, as well as celebrities like Conrad Black, Pamela Anderson, and Robin Williams. Remember when MP Carolyn Parrish kicked George W. Bush Jr. in an interview? Or when Critch asked Trudeau about the best place to smoke pot on Parliament Hill before sharing a joint? There’s much more to these stories than you might think. Critch's journey, filled with mischief, ultimately leads him back home.

Focusing on the journey of a beloved Canadian comedian, this narrative captures Mark Critch's transition from his Newfoundland roots to achieving national recognition in comedy. The story blends humor and heartfelt moments, showcasing the unique experiences and challenges he faced along the way. It also reflects on the importance of home and the connections that shaped his career, making it both a comedic and poignant exploration of identity and belonging.

NOW A CBC TELEVISION SERIES WINNER OF THE MARGARET AND JOHN SAVAGE FIRST BOOK AWARD FOR NON-FICTION SHORTLISTED FOR THE KOBO EMERGING WRITER PRIZE LONGLISTED FOR THE RBC TAYLOR PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE STEPHEN LEACOCK MEMORIAL MEDAL FOR HUMOUR A hilarious story of family, getting into trouble, and finding one's place in the world. What could be better than growing up in the 1980s? How about growing up in 1980s Newfoundland, which—as Mark Critch will tell you—was more like the 1960s. Take a trip to where it all began in this funny and warm look back on his formative years. Here we find a young Mark trick-or-treating at a used car lot, getting locked out of school on a fourth-floor window ledge, faking an asthma attack to avoid being arrested by military police, trying to buy beer from an untrustworthy cab driver, shocking his parents by appearing naked onstage—and much more. Best known as the "roving reporter" for CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Mark Critch has photo-bombed Justin Trudeau, interviewed Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle (while impersonating Alan Doyle), offered Pamela Anderson a million dollars to stop acting, and crashed White House briefings. But, as we see in this playful debut, he's been causing trouble his whole life. Son of a Critch captures the wonder and cluelessness of a kid trying to figure things out, but with the clever observations of an adult, and the combination is perfect.