Hannah Gadsby

How can we laugh as the world slides into chaos? You're right. I am a merchant of death. Sorry.

What punchline have you longed to find a joke for but never quite managed? "But she said it was tomorrow!"

If you could call a moratorium on one over-used stand-up premise, what would it be? "So... men and women are different."

Bill Hicks or Bill Cosby? Bill Cosby. Bill Hicks was a thoughtful man and said many things I admire, but he has never made me laugh.

Does your mother approve of your career choice? She's always been pretty darned supportive. Except when I impersonated her drunk on national radio. She pulled the pin on communication for a few weeks after that.

What's the one subject that you've never been able to make a joke about? Do you mean do I have taboo topic? No. Funny is funny. But I wouldn't say something offensive for the sake of a joke if I didn't agree with the basic premise behind it.

If your comedy was a musical genre, what would it be? Alternative country. Slow stories with wry observations and an overall feeling of despair.

Of what comedian would you most like to hear about the mysterious, asteroid-collision-related disappearance? I would not wish death on anyone. That's a cruel hearted question. I'd happily punch Dane Cook in the face. It wouldn't hurt him, I am quite weak, but it would give him something funny to talk about.

Complete: Two men walk into a bar... But she said it was tomorrow!

What do you want to be when you grow up? A dog.

What's the funniest thing about Sydney? The harbour. It's so beautiful, but so inconvenient.

In 30 words or less, explain what your show is about and why everyone should go and see it. Eight out of ten people who have seen my show hated it. Come and see if you are part of the elite.