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Victoria Nangle has a quick chat with Sandra Bernhard before her Worthing gig
Hi Sandra, how are you today?
I’m kickin’ and jammin’ and running all over New York City, recording an album and grocery shopping all in the same day!
It’s great to see you return to international stand-up. Why did you leave it for so long?
Because I have a nine-year-old daughter. I have been preoccupied raising her. I’ve been busy Stateside working on various projects as well as touring with a variety of my one-woman shows. I’ve been sorely missed and I’ve missed being there so that’s why I’m finally getting back.
What do you love most about stand-up?
The interaction with the audience. The immediacy of the response. Taking on issues of the day. And tearing it apart.
What advice would you give to any aspiring female comics?
Have a unique point-of-view and a sense of fearlessness.
“If I had a day off I’d run around with Kate Moss and Pete Doherty and get into trouble”
Many first saw you acting in Roseanne. What are your strongest memories of working on the show?
Working with a stellar cast and having one of the best times I’ve ever had, with a crazy group of people.
Will you meet up with Madonna while you’re over in Blighty?
Our mutual appointment books are filled with each other.
What would you do with one day off in the UK?
Run around with Kate Moss and Pete Doherty and get into a whole mess of trouble!
Will you explore the British gay scene?
No, but they will explore me.
What brought you to perform in Worthing?
Madness and mayhem and a nice cup of tea.
Fancy a pint of beer after the show?
Of course, but can you cover a thousand of my closest friends?
Sandra Bernhard, Worthing Pavilion Theatre, Wednesday 24 October. All tickets £19.50 (plus £1 fee per ticket for card bookings). Show starts at 8pm.
Call box office on 01903 206206.
