I thought I was funny as a kid. I used to play tricks on my brothers - I'd tie a two-shilling piece to a bit of cotton, then pull it away as they went to grab it. Jo Brand bitebrothercotton Change image and share on social
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 have such admiration for single mothers. I simply don't comprehend how you'd cope with that intensity, the lack of breaks, ever, on your own. Jo Brand admirationbreakcomprehend Change image and share on social
As a comic and as a nurse, it's important to look calm on the surface when you're absolutely crapping yourself inside. So, if someone is waving a machete at you, which has happened to me when I was a nurse, it's important to make that person feel that you're in control. Jo Brand absolutelycalmcomic share on social
I do say no to lots of things, actually! I know it doesn't look like it. But I have a tendency to a) be rubbish at saying no, and b) be pushed by some kind of Protestant work ethic. Jo Brand ethickindlot Change image and share on social
I used to get nervous about three weeks before a gig... now I've managed to condense it down to a manageable ten minutes. Jo Brand condensegighave Change image and share on social
I'd love to live in Kent but it's all a question of work. Jo Brand kentlivelove Change image and share on social
When I was at school you got an overall general education on many things, even just basic facts. Jo Brand basiceducationfact Change image and share on social
No one I know is actually so rude as to tell me I've become duller since having children. But I'm sure they think it. Jo Brand childdullhave Change image and share on social
I'm not really a churchy person, although I do think Jesus was a good bloke. Jo Brand blokechurchygood Change image and share on social
