I've never, ever had people being aggressive to me in public or abusing me, and actually quite a lot of men do say to me, 'You're quite good' - though they can't bear to go, 'You're great.' Jo Brand abuseaggressivebear Change image and share on social
I swam at school a lot. Long-distance swimming in pools, and diving, then when we moved to Hastings when I was 13 I used to swim in the sea all the time; I loved it out of season and when it was rough. Jo Brand distancedivehasting share on social
In the end, punk inevitably burned itself out and acted as a bridge across which the New Romantics could sashay in their chiffon and glossy hair. Jo Brand actbridgeburn Change image and share on social
Each generation has a backlash against the generation before. Jo Brand backlashgeneration Change image and share on social
I often tell audiences at the start of my shows that I'm not gay because I've got petitions from lesbian groups saying 'Can you tell people you're heterosexual because you're giving us a bad name.' Jo Brand audiencebadgay Change image and share on social
I pay a bit more than lip-service to health: I don't eat chips or pre-prepared food, and it might be a comedy sacrilege to admit I do like vegetables, fruit and salad and stuff. Jo Brand admitbitechip Change image and share on social
My preference is swimming in the sea. I find the sea is more liberating, wild and good fun rather than plodding up and down a pool. Jo Brand findfungood Change image and share on social
When you cry, you don't look very attractive; you look snotty and blotchy. People seem to manage to cry quite prettily these days, and to me, that smacks of not being very genuine. Jo Brand attractiveblotchycry 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
With proper acting, I don't know what I would play - I got sent a script for a play, and it said in the notes that my proposed character was 'hideously fat and ugly'. That made my day. I mean, I do know I am no oil painting. Jo Brand actcharacterday share on social