A Mind of My Own: Kathy Burke’s Unflinching Memoir

Kathy Burke, BAFTA-nominated actress and comic force of nature, delivers a raw, riveting memoir in her 2025 Audible debut, A Mind of My Own. Narrated by Burke herself, this unabridged account traces her journey from North London stages to global screens, revealing the grit, glamour, and grit beneath the glitter of the entertainment world. A Cannes-winning performer and star of Absolutely Fabulous and Gimme Gimme Gimme, Burke speaks with the unvarnished honesty of someone who’s seen it all — and lived to tell the tale.

More than a celebrity memoir, this is a portrait of resilience. Burke dissects the highs of acclaim, the lows of industry politics, and the quiet battles of self-doubt that define a life in the spotlight. Her voice — sharp, self-deprecating, and utterly British — makes this audiobook feel like a fireside chat with a friend who’s been there.

For fans of British comedy, the inner life of a working actor, or anyone who’s ever wondered what lies behind the curtain of fame, this is essential listening. Burke doesn’t just recount her story — she owns it, in all its messy, magnificent glory.

Published by Simon & Schuster Audio UK, it’s already claimed the #2 spot in Audible’s Biographies & Memoirs, a testament to the appetite for authenticity in the celebrity narrative.