I always, always want to make people laugh. In every situation. Even when it's inappropriate. Sharon Horgan inappropriatelaughmake Change image and share on social
Personally, my twenties were a complete waste of time. Professionally, I hope some good came of them. Sharon Horgan completegoodhope Change image and share on social
Any big televised event that starts at the crack of dawn is worth getting up for. I've done it all my life: big boxing matches, royal weddings, even TV-A.M.'s inaugural episode was enjoyed in pyjamas in my house. Sharon Horgan bigboxcrack share on social
Comedians... they're different from actors. There's more ego there. They create the whole thing, I guess, so they're more precious. Sharon Horgan actorcomediancreate Change image and share on social
I think the best comedy is tragicomic. Yeah, I suppose if you were to look at everything I've done, there is a bit of a black streak through all of it. It's not deliberate: it's what makes me laugh, and there's a fine tradition of it, especially in Ireland. Sharon Horgan biteblackcomedy share on social
I'm a massive scaredy cat. I'm scared of being in a fast car, I'm scared of being on a rollercoaster, I would never go skiing, I would never do anything that had the possibility of endangering my life in any way. I should get some therapy, really. Sharon Horgan carcatendanger share on social
I started writing sketches with Dennis Kelly, who I ended up writing 'Pulling' with. We entered a BBC competition and did quite well, then started writing bits for other people's shows. You wheedle your way in, write pilots and eventually you end up writing a sitcom. Sharon Horgan bbcbitcompetition share on social
Hackney gets a bit of a bad rap, but it's the only place I've ever lived that felt like a community. I know my neighbours. Sharon Horgan badbitecommunity Change image and share on social
I love Sutton House in Clapton, a beautiful example of Tudor architecture. Sharon Horgan architecturebeautifulclapton Change image and share on social
I never used to see anything on TV where the man was in the weaker position. It was always the female showing emotion, breaking down, being emotionally torn apart by men. Sharon Horgan breakemotionemotionally Change image and share on social
