Comfort Eating with Grace Dent S7, Ep 1: Katherine Ryan, comedian and writer
Jun 11, 2024
Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan joins Grace Dent to discuss her favorite comfort foods, sharing memories of her father's culinary adventures, struggles as a single parent in London, and funny stories from her early days working at Hooters. The conversation also delves into career progression in comedy, childhood memories, family dynamics, and humorous behind-the-scenes tales from Hooters.
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Simple Rice Comfort Food
- Katherine Ryan finds comfort in simple rice and onion fried rice with soy sauce and butter when feeling unwell.
- She values ease and simplicity in food that soothes nausea and hangriness without complex prep.
Compete with Yourself
- Katherine believes success comes from staying in your own lane and competing with yourself, not others.
- She does not feel jealousy or competition over others' careers, focusing on personal growth.
Alpha Energy in Comedy
- Comedy is alpha energy, not masculine; women can embody this alpha energy as well.
- Industry struggles to see women as both alpha and warm, complicating their roles.