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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Harriet Gibsone

Jessie Cave: ‘I can’t remember jokes. It’s a problem socially … and in my career’

Jessie Cave
Flower power… Jessie Cave

The funniest standup I’ve ever seen …

Alfie Brown in his show Scissor. He has a bit about falling in love that is very, very funny.

The funniest film I’ve ever seen …

I don’t remember anything from any film I’ve ever seen. It’s a problem socially.

The funniest heckle I’ve ever had …

I have never had a heckle because people can sense my hyper-sensitivity. I would collapse and make them feel extremely guilty and they’d have to accompany me to A&E.

The funniest item of clothing I’ve ever owned …

Recently, a group of people walking down the street looked at me and just laughed at my outfit. All my clothes are ridiculous; I’m at peace with that now.

The funniest hairstyle I’ve ever had …

My hair is the longest it’s ever been right now. I look like Cousin Itt from The Addams Family. My plaits are strong and hurt people on the tube if I’m in a rush.

The funniest dream I’ve ever had …

I remember no dreams, only nightmares.

The funniest thing that shouldn’t be funny …

My three-year-old replacing every other word in songs with “poo” at playgroup and being told off way too sternly by the teacher.

The funniest word …

Sincere.

The funniest joke I’ve ever heard …

I can’t remember jokes. It’s a problem socially … and in my career!

Jessie Cave: Sunrise is at Soho Theatre, W1, to 1 December; and touring 24 February to 30 March

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