I've seen a lot of women give up after they've had three or four bad gigs in a row. It's very difficult to learn not to take nasty heckles personally. Jo Brand baddifficultgig Change image and share on social
I find it difficult to judge myself, but people say that I have become a bit more socially acceptable over the years in terms of my material; which apparently at the beginning - though I never really intended it to be - was man hating and now is just a bit more cuddly. Jo Brand acceptableapparentlybegin share on social
I wouldn't say I was organised at all. I just have to prioritise. Is it more important for them to be organised, or to have their dinner, do you know what I mean? Jo Brand dinnerimportantorganise Change image and share on social
They say revenge is a dish best eaten cold, but for most people, by the time it's ready to eat, they just don't fancy it any more. Jo Brand colddisheat Change image and share on social
I suspect most politicians feel overwhelmed because people's lives are a real struggle, full of unhappiness, and you would probably feel powerless to do anything about it. Jo Brand feelfulllive Change image and share on social
I don't know if we will ever try again because those sort of things are very hard to organise but yes, I've known Doon for years and John as well but I hadn't met Will before, and he turned out to be a good laugh. Jo Brand doongoodhard share on social
My mum is bright, ambitious, well read, political and very bolshie: when my dad was conscripted into the Army and posted to Libya, she convinced some general to let her go with him. I don't know how she managed it. Jo Brand ambitiousarmybolshie share on social
One of the guys that used to run it - for some reason I've no idea why he used to call me the Sea Monster and I was just looking around for a name and thought that'll do. That lasted for a couple of years probably. Jo Brand callcoupleguy share on social
It's very difficult to learn not to take nasty heckles personally. Jo Brand difficulthecklelearn Change image and share on social
Suffice to say, many women find their first appearance on a comedy panel show to be their last. Second chances seem to be given less often to the female of the species. Jo Brand appearancechancecomedy Change image and share on social
