Ultimately, I just decided stand-up comedy is a huge commitment, and if you want to be the best, you have to give it one hundred per cent. Deirdre O'Kane centcomedycommitment Change image and share on social
I'm a great lighter and lover of candles, particularly fragranced ones, as I'm kind of addicted to scent. Deirdre O'Kane addictcandlefragrance Change image and share on social
Work hard, play hard, dream big, love loads, laugh as much as you can, and give back. Deirdre O'Kane backbigdream Change image and share on social
I'm doing my best to be mindful about how I'm living: to be kind and patient, and not to impose a bad mood on somebody else. Being mindful is as good a way to be spiritual as anything else. Deirdre O'Kane badgoodimpose 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 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
When you're independent and not attached to a major media organisation, they just look at you as if to say, 'Who are you again?' Deirdre O'Kane attachindependentmajor Change image and 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 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
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