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Today I learned that Nick Park is writing a Tell-All memoir from the perspective of Gromit and it's perhaps the fastest I've ever preordered anything.

Making Gromit speak is a terrible idea that ruins the character. Having Gromit write a book where we get to hear everything that goes on in his head is the most in-character thing I've ever heard.

And if that wasn't enough the excerpt clinched it:

"Yes. I’m a dog. And you’re reading a book written by a dog. Which of us is the odder? I guess we’ll just have to get used to it. Now, this is supposed to be Wallace’s story. And maybe, at some point, he’ll finish building the machine he was going to write this book with. Currently he’s stood on top of the dining table and wondering why he fitted a typewriter with wheels and a flame-thrower (we made an agreement for new inventions – there’s even a list on the fridge, and 'No Flame-Throwers' is at Number 3). Until then, this is my story. The tale of what goes on behind my eyes. And I really do know where all the bones are buried. So. I guess it’s time I spoke."

Also his author bio:

"Gromit is a talented knitter, baker, and gardener. He has twice received awards for his marrows in competition. Although he is widely read, this is his first book. He would like you to know that he is a good dog."