Donald Trump, The Kardashians, Scientology, and North Korea are just some of the targets in this humorous collection of aphorisms.

'The Little Book of Sham' is the result of hours spent staring into space, wondering - not just, 'Why are we here?' - but also - "How?" and 'Have I left the oven on?'

It's packed full of wisdom such as

• "Nothing lasts forever, except sofa sales"

• "Parents - like History - are doomed to repeat themselves"

• "Maximize your use of the toilet at work. It is the only time your employer pays you to think."

• "Life is short and often brutal like a job interview. So be yourself. On no account be Piers Morgan."