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I don't like doing stand-up, because I don't like standing up.

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Jo Brand
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: May 3
Actor
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Nurse
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Stand-Up Comedian
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Wandsworth Town
Josephine Grace Brand
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People are so different in reality from the picture created of them on TV. So it's all a creation everything is made up.
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I wouldn't say I was organised at all. I just have to prioritise. Is it more important for them to be organised, or to have their dinner, do you know what I mean?
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If I am totally honest, I would have to say that ''Allo 'Allo!' was not my cup of tea, even though lots of people loved it. For that reason, I find comedy fascinating. There is a huge difference between what people find funny.
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Being Christian towards poor people means trying to improve their lives and give them back some self-respect.
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When I was a nurse I never had much money, and I was still happy then.
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There's something people do to you when they bully you that makes you feel like you're on your own. But don't keep things inside, it's really damaging if you do.
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I think it's really important to be kind, especially to people whose lives are grim - I try hard to cheer people up in as many ways as I can - if all else fails - I tell 'em a joke!
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I used to get a lot of people saying 'Oh, you are such a lucky granny.' But the fact of the matter is you can be a grandma at 35 these days.
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