Irish - Actress | April 4, 1970 -
I started writing sketches with Dennis Kelly, who I ended up writing 'Pulling' with. We entered a BBC competition and did quite well, then started writing bits for other people's shows. You wheedle your way in, write pilots and eventually you end up writing a sitcom.
Sharon Horgan
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There are lots of actors, and you need a way to stand out. Writing comedy sketches was a way of doing that.
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I was the kid who liked making other people laugh, so maybe the comedy came before the acting.
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No matter how many frustrations come along, or how many problems arise, I never lose the feeling of how lucky I am. I'm so pleased to be doing a job that makes me laugh every day. I'm aware that it's a huge privilege.
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The thing is, I love a celebrity interview. Doesn't matter how big or how small. It could be Hillary Clinton or the guy who made it to the third round of 'Popstars,' I'll read it.
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Any big televised event that starts at the crack of dawn is worth getting up for. I've done it all my life: big boxing matches, royal weddings, even TV-A.M.'s inaugural episode was enjoyed in pyjamas in my house.
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I'm a sheep when it comes to opinions; I will change my mind and jump on the bandwagon.
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Hackney gets a bit of a bad rap, but it's the only place I've ever lived that felt like a community. I know my neighbours.
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I love Sutton House in Clapton, a beautiful example of Tudor architecture.
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You've only got a short shelf-life as an actor, and I want to make the most of it while I can.
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I never felt like I had to rebel against my convent upbringing, because it was comparatively regular.
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I've never for a second felt like my job has been more of a struggle because I'm a woman.
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