Shazia Mirza: ‘When I was eight, my mother said, “You are ugly, and ugly girls can’t become actresses”’ - The Guardian

The standup comedian on claiming she had Covid to get out of a gig, the thrill of shoplifting and her crush on Tony Blair

Born in Birmingham, Mirza, 46, was a science teacher for over a decade before becoming a standup comedian in 2000. She made her name touring her show The Kardashians Made Me Do It, followed by With L… [+2931 chars]

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