I think it's difficult, if you're a quite private person like I am, to write about your life very intimately.
Jo BrandI think there's a danger that we're moving towards a state where the people we are expected to admire are almost not human anymore, and I don't like that. I prefer it when someone looks like a nice person, and you think, 'I could have a laugh with them in the pub.'
Jo BrandI tend to think the world is a bit of a miserable place, so anyone who can add to people's optimistic, cheerful side is doing a good job, which is what I hope I'm doing.
Jo BrandAn overweight guy went to the doctor who advised him to try a keep fit DVD. But the guy said he couldn't be bothered. โWellโ suggested the doctor, โtry something that leaves you a little short of breath.โ So the buy took up smoking.
Jo Brand