I think actors go along a continuum from Simon Callow down to kind of Ross Kemp, and I like to think of myself as the Ross Kemp of comedy. He's very good in 'East Enders' because he plays a version of himself. I think I can play a version of myself - that's about all I can do. Jo Brand actorcallowcomedy share on social
I think there's a far more general audience now because I've done more populist stuff on telly. Jo Brand audiencegeneralhave Change image and share on social
Regular panelists on shows can be terrifying. They own that space, and many guest comics suspect they are favoured in the edit, while their own hilarious jokes end up being ejected into the ether. Jo Brand comicediteject Change image and share on social
I'm too nervous to eat before I go onstage, and I'll usually eat out after the performance or when I get home at midnight. Jo Brand eathomemidnight Change image and share on social
Who do I like? I am a big fan of French and Saunders - not that that they are particularly stand-up I have to say, but I think they have been great for women and they are of themselves just incredibly funny whether they are male or female. Jo Brand bigfanfemale share on social
Managers of hospitals over the years have been increasingly recruited from outside the health service, and although their experience of running a supermarket chain might allow them to balance the books, it does not mean they have any insight into how a ward should be managed and patients best served. Jo Brand balancebookchain share on social