Edith Bowman
Scottish radio DJ and television presenter
Not having my own chatshow. Yet!
What has been your biggest disappointment?
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What do you consider your greatest achievement?
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What keeps you awake at night?
Daily life
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How close have you come to death?
Death & what remains
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Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?
Money & investment
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When were you happiest?
Time & hindsight
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That I’m still having the same discussions about women in comedy as I was having 12 years ago. Are we funny? Will anyone watch us? Can I have my own sitcom?
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 November 2018 source ↗
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View profile →Not giving up comedy, because it took six or seven years before I started earning a living.
Looking at conspiracy theories about JFK on the internet.
On the back of an angry Icelandic pony when I was filming a show called Spending Dave’s Money with Phil Tufnell.
A Tiffany watch for my wife. The security guard was following us, so I deliberately bought a really expensive watch to prove we had money. I don’t think I’ve seen her wear it.
Genuinely – and my wife, Lee, knows this – dancing with Kevin Clifton on Strictly.
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