I did a corporate gig early in my career, and they opened the buffet in the middle of my set and everybody left.
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Tom Allen
British comedian
United Kingdom · b. 1983
Born in London, Tom Allen, 40, left school at 18 and pursued a career in comedy. In 2005, he won the So You Think You’re Funny standup competition and the BBC New Comedy award. In 2020, he published a bestselling memoir, No Shame, followed by Too Much in 2022. On television he presents The Apprentice: You’re Fired and co-hosts Cooking with the Stars. Since 2018, he has been a presenter on Channel 4’s The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice. His show Completely is on tour nationwide until June 2024. He lives in London.
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Never save anything for best.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 November 2023 source ↗
The greatest athlete we never knew we had.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 November 2023 source ↗
The fear of nightmares.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 November 2023 source ↗
On holiday in Spain with my family about 20 years ago. Sad, but true.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 November 2023 source ↗
Not understanding myself until I was in my 30s.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 November 2023 source ↗
I once had to sit on a sleigh and pretend to be Bing Crosby for a corporate party. I had to mime to White Christmas over and over again.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 November 2023 source ↗
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