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

Lauren Pattison: ‘One gig was so bad I tried to leave without being paid’

Lauren Pattison.
‘I’ve grown up in this job and 18-year-old me would never have believed it possible’ … Lauren Pattison. Photograph: Matt Crockett

Why did you get into comedy?
I started standup as a teenager despite being painfully shy. I loved the feeling of making people laugh, but the thought of it being a job had never crossed my mind. A career started to snowball without me even realising and I’ve been delighted and astounded by that ever since. I’ve grown up in this job, and 18-year-old me would never have believed it possible.

Who did you admire when you were starting out?
Rob Rouse. To this day, if I see I’m on a lineup with him I’m buzzing. I’ve also been in awe of Ross Noble’s ludicrous genius since before I even started comedy.

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