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My wife when I tried out some new material on her, said: “I’m sure the people who like you would like that.”
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 August 2024 source ↗
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View all 122 →There are yards and yards and yards of abuse every day. I ignore the lot of it.
My father was a very macho, controlling man and we clashed a lot. He told me that I would never be able to keep a husband with my attitude. He was right! I’ve had two short, unsuccessful marriages.
I don’t think you could print it, it’s so bad.
“You’ll never, ever work.” When you are young and full of hopes and dreams it’s devastating. I am just grateful that I thought: “Well, I’m going to try.”
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View profile →My children ending up anything like me.
The arcade game, Guitar Hero. I’ve got the full unit in my house. It’s so sad.
When I was 17 I launched into a rant at my dad about what I thought of him. We never spoke about it again and then he passed away. I would love to say sorry to him.
I was once walking through Edinburgh with someone in the industry. I was quite drunk and I slowly wet myself.
Their inability to deal with my disorganisation.
A comedian or rapper. You can tell by the way I’m dressed that I’m a frustrated rapper.
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