Rachel Fairburn: ‘A lot of standups have sucked the funny out of comedy’ - The Guardian

The comic and podcaster on her pre-show rituals, the worst advice she’s been given and why routines about serious issues still need to make you laugh

How did you get into comedy? I was a chronically shy young person who loved any kind of comedy. I used to write funny stories and sketches for my mum. From the age of about 13 she would tell me I sho… [+2963 chars]

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