RUSSELL HOWARD (1): Fear Of Death, Comedy Training At School & West Country Childhood

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The incredible Russell Howard sits with Seann Walsh to discuss why he loved school, growing up in the West Country, the value in kids who lie, how losing his cousin at a young age lead to a fear of death which haunts him to this day. We also get into his love of football, his positive outlook on life and why his love for jokes is the key factor in his success as a comedian known for topical material.

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00:00 Trailer & Intro

01:32 West Country

06:55 Fear Of Death

10:30 Football Success

15:30 Teen Years as Comedy Training

20:33 Robbie Williams 'Better Man' Biopic

26:06 Michael Jackson & Early Creativity

29:23 Lee Evans, Billy Connolly, Comedy Influences

34:28 Topical Comedy

36:40 Positivity

42:30 Starting Comedy

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