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Not like other memoirs, Sandi Toksvig takes a unique, interesting and fun approach towards telling her story. She follows the route of her preferred Number 12 bus through London. Each chapter focuses on a street passed during the journey and contains historical facts about the places and people who lived and worked there; then she includes anecdotes from her life which have some relation to the story she has told. Filled with memories of her childhood and youth through to her incredibly diverse work this book is written in such a way you can't help thinking how wonderful it would be to spend day in conversation with Sandi. The stories seem to spring up at random and her odd thoughts only serve to endear her more to the reader. It is incredible the passion she holds and shares for equality, and I learned so much about the amount she has done to support the rights of the LGBTQ+ comunity and for women. Sandi is not afraid to share her views on politics or religion, and expresses her opinions in an eloquent and considered manner - you know exactlywhere she stands and why, but she does not preach, she simply explains her point of view with wel-intentioned and informative reasoning. It is clear she is well read, well educated, and well mannered. She comes across as the kind of person you could explore any subject with, no topic too insignificant or embarrassing. Humour is laced throughout and her wit stands out from every page, but she is definitely so much more than a comedian. This book is an honest portrayal of her past and her beliefs, highlighting issues in this world which truly need more time in the spotlight. An interesting, engaging and inspiring read.