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It’s no joke being the punchline

Twenty years ago, I used to be a stand-up comedian, even appearing in a reality TV competition to find the best new comic. At the time, I was one of the few gay stand-up comedians and my humour was self-deprecating. I made fun of being fat and I made fun of being an effeminate man.

Highlighting my imperfections on the comedy stage, performed by Scotsman Gary Sansome.

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