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The Guardian - UK
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Harriet Gibsone

Josie Long: ‘The funniest number? It's obviously 69, don’t gild the lily’

Josie Long
Girl’s in the hood… Josie Long. Photograph: Giles Smith

The funniest standup I’ve ever seen …

Eugene Mirman. He has the most incredibly creative and silly mind. He manages to be warm and joyful but also make astute political points, and even does pranks without being mean.

The funniest sketch I’ve ever seen …

There was a guy called Demi, Electrolemon on Vine. I miss his account every single day.

The funniest book I’ve ever read …

The Timewaster Letters by Robin Cooper (AKA Robert Popper).

The funniest person I know …

Isy Suttie, who I would like to use this opportunity to book for my new material gig on the isle of St Kilda.

The funniest item of clothing I’ve ever owned …

My entire wardrobe as a teenager was slip dresses from charity shops and reduced items from the men’s section of Peacocks.

The funniest meal I’ve ever eaten …

I eat breakfast at a tiny table with my 18-month-old daughter and she is never not silly and fun.

The funniest hairstyle I’ve ever had …

For 10 years I cut my own hair – take your pick!

The funniest dream I’ve ever had …

My ex-boyfriend, when mostly asleep and drunk: I’m going to be sick.

Me: You need to get up and be sick in the toilet.

My ex: We are too mainstream to be sick in the toilet.

The funniest number …

I don’t give a damn if everyone says it but it’s obviously 69 – don’t gild the lily.

Josie Long: Tender is at Cambridge Junction, Friday 17 January; touring to 28 June

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