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Bassem Youssef

Bassem Youssef: “Being in the public eye is very stressful on your mental health”

by Max Williams

A former heart surgeon, Bassem Youssef became a superstar in Egypt with his satirical comedy show watched by tens of millions. Then he had to flee the country

Paulina Lenoir

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Robin Morgan

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Lord Christian Brighty

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Colin Hoult

Colin Hoult: “It was like a religious experience.”

Isobel Rogers

Isobel Rogers: “Writing your own material is so empowering”

Maeve Press

Maeve Press: “I was the “shock” comedy of the night.”

Chelsea Birkby

Chelsea Birkby: “I knew I’d be talking about this in therapy for a while.”

Bella Hull

Bella Hull: “I had to take beta-blockers before I went on stage”

Ashley Storrie: “Comedy was the only thing I was fit for.”

Ed Patrick

Ed Patrick: “I was mesmerised by stand-up”

Tom Houghton

Tom Houghton: “I managed to die on my arse in my first trial spot”