Blank: Why It's Fine to Falter and Fail, and How to Pick Yourself Up Again

Giles Paley-Phillips · Jim Daly

Jan 2022 · Bolinda · Narrated by Giles Paley-Phillips and Jim Daly

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Everyone has those difficult blank moments sometimes. Whether in your personal life, career, relationship or in a public situation, writer's block, social anxiety, imposter syndrome, being off-form or having an identity crisis can affect anyone at any time. It's part of the human condition and yet it can throw us off course and make us feel helpless. Giles Paley-Phillips and Jim Daly host an informal, insightful podcast in which they chat to well-known people from comedy, acting, writing, broadcasting, politics and sports about their careers and how they get through when things aren't going to plan. Some of the recurring themes include public failure, social anxieties, fear, mental health, grief and more. Blank looks at the common experiences and lessons they've encountered while talking to guests such as Louis Theroux, David Harbour, Reginald D. Hunter, Jon Ronson, Dawn French, Rufus Sewell and Gary Lineker. Far from being setbacks, blank moments can be the impetus for clarity and creativity. Identify your blank moments and jump in – you never know what you might find.

About the author

Giles grew up on the south coast and left school at 16 to join a band, the highlight of which was performing at Glastonbury. Giles turned to writing after becoming a father and is the author of ten picture books. His bestselling title The Fearsome Beastie won The People’s Book Prize and the Heart of Hawick Book Awards. Giles has made several TV appearances including Good Morning Britain and is a judge on ITV’s Share a Story. He co-hosts and produces the award-nominated podcast Blank alongside Jim Daly and A Little Bit of Positive alongside Julia Bradbury.

Jim is a talented actor, presenter, comedian and podcaster with a wealth of experience in the world of sports. A stand-up comedian, regularly gigging on the comedy circuit, he has also written and performed for sketch show News Revue. As a presenter Jim’s worked with BBC 5live, BT Sport, London Live, TalkSPORT and JOE.co.uk's Friday Football Live. He also has a strong social media following for his original, sports-related comedy content. He has hosted the Crystal Palace FC podcast Five Year Plan since 2008 and started the BLANK Podcast with Giles Paley-Phillips in 2018.

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