This autobiography investigates the life and political career of David Sutch, the eccentric founder of the Monster Raving Loony Party, to determine how his unique brand of absurdity influenced British political discourse. The narrative follows Sutch from his upbringing in Kilburn, North London, through his early musical influences, to his persistent and unconventional attempts to secure a seat in Parliament. Co-authored with Peter Chippindale, the text utilizes a blend of personal anecdote and political observation to document the evolution of a figure who transformed political satire into a lifelong campaign. The book serves as both a record of Sutch's public persona and an examination of the fringe political movements he championed.

The text provides a candid look at the life of a singular figure in British political history, focusing on the intersection of eccentricity and civic engagement. It serves as a primary source for understanding the origins of the Monster Raving Loony Party and the specific cultural climate that allowed such a movement to persist.