I have to say upfront that I am a huge Kitty Flanagan fan. For those of you who aren’t aware, Kitty is an Australian comedian, actress, writer, producer…is there anything she can’t do? Her television show called Fisk has just debuted in USA after becoming a hit here.

I saw her earlier this year at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and loved her show. On our recent road trip I discovered that her book was out on audio and what better way to pass the long hours in the car than by listening to Kitty. It was like being at one of her shows with many laugh-out loud moments. Even my husband appreciated it.

There are many rules some of which just make absolute sense and, in my mind, need to be raised. I did chastise my husband over the rule about mobile phone use. Kitty is right. No-one wants to hear your phone conversation on speaker so everyone can hear it.

This book of rules is more than comedic material. It is just modern day etiquette and I’m with her in this, everyone should read it or listen to it. Perhaps it can be part of the school curriculum. Wait, she’s probably got that one sorted too.

If you don’t know her, then get the audio book. It’s narrated by her and it’s truly terrific and who knows you might win an argument or two.