Conversations 20th Anniversary Collection: The comic genius of Jennifer Saunders
Aug 10, 2025
Jennifer Saunders, co-creator of the iconic Absolutely Fabulous, shares her journey as one of comedy's brightest stars. She recounts the happy accidents that shaped her career and the freedom she had in early projects with Dawn French. Jennifer candidly discusses her experience battling breast cancer and how humor helped her cope. With anecdotes from her creative process and a reflection on female friendship in comedy, she highlights the whimsical moments that define her life and career, proving laughter can be a powerful tool for resilience.
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Procrastination Became A Habit
- Jennifer Saunders admits she's a shocking procrastinator and jokes about registering it as a disease to get treatment.
- She says pressure, deadlines and money finally forced her to finish the book.
Money And Deadlines Finished The Memoir
- Jennifer Saunders says money and the editor's deadline were the real motivators to complete her memoir.
- She wrote early mornings to avoid ruining a planned family holiday.
The Goldie Hawn Script That Never Landed
- Jennifer Saunders and Ruby Wax spent years failing to deliver a script Goldie Hawn wanted and admitted they were inexperienced at writing films.
- They preferred messing about to writing a sentimental scene and were eventually fired.