My father was an engineer and my mother was a social worker, and they met as young socialists. That probably tells you everything you need to know about my attitude to money - I've never really been bothered about it. Jo Brand attitudebotherengineer share on social
The thing I thought about doing it was it's Comic Relief and you've got to be funny. So although I did try to sing properly it obviously has hilarious results when you can't sing. Jo Brand comicfunnyhave Change image and share on social
I think self-esteem is fluid. It's not a fixed state, and so some days are better than others. Jo Brand dayesteemfix Change image and share on social
We women continue to swallow this line that it's unladylike or even proof of being a lesbian if you wear flat shoes like Doc Martens. I'm prepared to put up with that accusation, because at least my feet aren't killing me and I don't look like a bandy ostrich. Jo Brand accusationbandycontinue share on social
When you get to know someone, you find there's something nasty in their woodshed. Jo Brand findnastywoodshed Change image and share on social
I never ever take into consideration the consequences of my actions until it's too late. Jo Brand actionconsequenceconsideration Change image and share on social
You look across the board at comedy quiz shows, and they are mainly hosted by men. Jo Brand boardcomedyhost Change image and share on social
There are lots of people who believe that caricature of me the tabloids created, so they think they don't like me. Jo Brand caricaturecreatelot Change image and share on social
I like men. They are hugely entertaining, but they have a lot of shortcomings and you just have to bear those in mind. Jo Brand bearentertainhugely Change image and share on social
There are comics who treat women fairly appallingly. But I can be great friends with them because I don't tend to do that ticking of boxes: it can make life too simplistic. Jo Brand appallinglyboxcomic Change image and share on social
