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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Interview by Liam Pape

Helen Bauer: ‘The heckling turned into audience whack-a-mole then the whole room went quiet’

‘It’s about self-confidence, self-esteem and self-care’ … Helen Bauer on her new show Madam Good Tit.
‘It’s about self-confidence, self-esteem and self-care’ … Helen Bauer on her new show Madam Good Tit. Photograph: James Deacon

What made you get into comedy?
An unholy need for attention stemming from middle-child syndrome that grew out of control and a desperate need for my dad to hug me. That and I just love making people happy.

You honed your comedy skills after you moved to Berlin aged 23. What was your experience of the German comedy circuit?
I will always count myself so lucky that I got to start in Berlin. The scene is growing now but when I began it was very small. I was supported by the other comedians from the first gig and we had so much stage time to share among us. I truly miss it.

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