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I have big friends who won't go swimming because they're too embarrassed about it. I feel that's such a shame, because actually people should be encouraging fat people who are exercising to do it, not pointing and laughing.

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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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