The Comedian's Guide to Survival

James Buckley plays James Mullinger, a magazine writer who wishes he were on the stage rather than interviewing those lucky enough to be on it. James' boss and family implore him to leave the comedy behind and concentrate on his day job rather than traipsing around empty pubs and clubs. Ignoring them, he encounters numerous A-list comedians (many of whom are playing themselves in the film) who inspire him, denigrate him, fulfil him and -- occasionally -- abuse him. With hilarious and sometimes shocking consequences.