Daisy May Cooper to tell the story of her ‘family struggles’ in new memoir Daisy May Cooper (Matt Crossick/PA) Daisy May Cooper is to publish her memoir, titled Don’t Laugh. It Will Only Encourage Her. The actress and writer will include reflections on her life before fame. The book will tell the story of the This Country star “growing up in rural poverty in Gloucestershire” and the “myriad of low-paid, unrewarding jobs” she worked, according to a statement. We’re thrilled to be publishing the honest and hilarious memoir from the creator and star of BBC’s #ThisCountry. Don’t Laugh. It Will Only Encourage Her from #DaisyMayCooper is out on 28 October.