You worry about whether you are match-fit, coming back to the stand-up stage. Deirdre O'Kane backcomefit Change image and share on social
When I came on the scene, there was The Nualas, who were doing character comedy, but there weren't any other women doing stand-up because Michelle Read had gone more into theatre. Deirdre O'Kane charactercomedymichelle Change image and share on social
I am pretty much as you see me. I don't have deep, dark depths and go home in despair. Deirdre O'Kane darkdeepdepth Change image and share on social
With a new baby, you have a bad day now and again because you're particularly tired, but most of the time, you're fine. You spend a lot of your time trying to figure out how you can get more sleep, but really, you're better off just giving up and admitting that you're not going to, so forget about it. Deirdre O'Kane admitbabybad share on social
I love peppermint tea, as it's much nicer than taking anything chemical for settling your stomach. Deirdre O'Kane chemicallovenice Change image and share on social
I admire Pat Shortt as a businessman. Such acumen is unusual for an entertainer. He did all his own deals. I learnt a lot from Pat when I was on the road with him for a year. Deirdre O'Kane acumenadmirebusinessman Change image and share on social
I can make my living out of Ireland, but the reason I came to London was that I felt I'd gone as far as I could go in Ireland. Deirdre O'Kane feltirelandlive Change image and share on social
Most people haven't seen my dramatic work, but I did 10 years of theater before I ever became a comic. I'm just better known for comedy. Deirdre O'Kane comedycomicdramatic Change image and share on social
I don't particularly want to work with my husband all the time, as in the living and the working thing. Deirdre O'Kane husbandlivething Change image and share on social
I love motherhood. I certainly wasn't aware of any mothering instincts until I had babies. I wasn't a person who desperately wanted to have kids, but you don't get it until you do it, and, suddenly, this nurturing instinct exists. Deirdre O'Kane awarebabydesperately share on social