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Jimmy Carr

Jimmy Carr

  • 52 years old
  • English
  • Writer, stand-up comedian and executive producer

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Jimmy Carr interview

On the release of his new book the funnyman talks about his Irish upbringing, the joys of laughter, late fatherhood, cancel culture, cosmetic procedures and why we must cherish Bono...

Hilary White, The Independent (Ireland), 3rd October 2021

Jimmy Carr: why he won't let cancel culture affect him

"I don't like people being de-platformed. I don't like people being cancelled. I kind of think everyone's got a right to do their thing - if it's not for you, it's not for you, and it's fine."

Jake Massey, Lad Bible, 2nd October 2021

Jimmy Carr on booze, taxes and being a virgin at 26

The controversial comic's new book is a surprising mix of memoir and self-help. Has having a baby softened his edges? He talks about depression, anxiety, punching down and his friend Sean Lock.

Tim Jonze, The Guardian, 29th September 2021

Jimmy Carr: Before And Laughter extract part 2

Trashing a £100k Tesla on a test drive, a future partner whose first impression was positively criminal and some very raw life lessons.

Jimmy Carr, Daily Mail, 20th September 2021

Jimmy Carr: Before And Laughter extract

Horrific public shaming that put the joke on me: His acid wit has made him one of Britain's top comedians. Now in Jimmy Carr's self-help memoir, he lays bare his secret neuroses - none more profound than his greatest humiliation of all.

Jimmy Carr, Daily Mail, 18th September 2021

Jimmy Carr's a backing singer on Ed Sheeran's new album

Jimmy is yet to comment on his involvement with Ed's album but posted the video for the singer's last single, Visiting Hours to Twitter last month without any caption.

Simon Boyle, The Sun, 14th September 2021

Jimmy Carr, 48, has become a dad for the first time

Comedian Jimmy Carr has revealed he has become a father for the first time.

The 8 Out Of 10 Cats host, 48, is thought to have secretly welcomed a baby two years ago with his long-time girlfriend, Channel 5 exec Karoline Copping, 46.

Howell Davies, The Sun, 7th September 2021

Jimmy Carr spotted pushing a pram

Jimmy Carr was pictured pushing a pram on a stroll in London, the first public sighting of the presenter since the death of friend and colleague Sean Lock. The comedian has never confirmed having children with long-term partner Karoline Copping.

Metro, 3rd September 2021

Backstage With Katherine Ryan guests revealed

A host of top-name stand-ups have been announced as the guest performers taking part in new Amazon comedy series Backstage With Katherine Ryan.

British Comedy Guide, 26th August 2021

Cancel culture killing comedy? What a joke

Chris Rock, Jennifer Saunders and more have argued that 'wokeness' is stifling comedy. But the idea of the joke police is actually nonsense.

Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 10th August 2021

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