Rick Mercer, The Road Years

Rick Mercer, The Road Years, Rick Mercer

Rick Mercer concludes his latest book – part memoir of his television years, part love letter to Canada – by writing: “I may not know what it means to be a Canadian, but I do know I have never wanted to be anything else.” Canadians will be glad for that – and it is also true that Mercer, with his razor-sharp, dry and self-effacing wit, personifies the qualities for which Canadian entertainers are often known.  In this latest book, he draws on the memories of 15 years of taking to the road for his long-running television show, and gives a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most memorable episodes and people.   The results are neatly-drawn portraits and anecdotes that are at once touching, timely, warmly revealing – and just-plain fun.  In other words, totally in keeping with the author himself.