"It's really expensive and stressful for performers taking a show to Edinburgh, but once you get there the atmosphere is unlike anywhere else. Your mates are all doing shows nearby and everyone is putting it all out there and trying their best."

"Social media has levelled the playing field and given a platform to anyone with internet access. People are being held to account for their words and actions. ‘Cancel Culture’ is the sound of surprise on hearing a retort for the first time."

"When I started doing stand-up, I did a sort of character and used that to hide how I felt and what I actually thought about things, but as I’ve gotten more comfortable on stage I now use stand-up to shamelessly over-share all my deepest fears and humiliations, which is allowed because I’m an important artist."

"At my first Glastonbury, I slept in a one room tent with two mates. At my first Edinburgh, I slept on a yoga mat with no pillow all month and shared a room with four boys. So I guess other festivals have better sleeping conditions."

"There's a bit in The Dark Knight where the Joker burns a pile of cash. If that scene looked appealing to you, then come on up to Edinburgh. If not, then you're not ready for it - and are therefore a healthy person."

"I do think however, that if things aren’t changed soon, the answer will become “The thing that differentiates Edinburgh Fringe from other festivals is that only acts with loads of money can do it”, and it is vitally important for the arts (and especially in comedy) that that doesn’t happen!"

"PLAN PLAN PLAN and PLAN. Also, ask as many people as possible about their experience. Also find a rich person. Also have an objective for your journey - why are you going? What do you want to get out of it? What is it all for?"

"My heritage is Nigerian, and my parents emigrated to the U.K. from Nigeria. They worked really hard to provide better opportunities for their kids."

Gabby Killick is bringing her show GAME OF THONGS to Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Gabby talks to us about her love for Britney, what she’d be doing if she wasn’t a comedian, and offers some great advice to future comedians.

"It’s a big and interesting topic, but I suspect you’re asking if I think you should be able to keep a Netflix deal after getting your old lad out in a dressing room? Which isn’t as interesting or nuanced a topic."

"Well since this show has been cancelled eight times, yes, I approach all shows now with a large dose of scepticism. Every time I get on stage, I’m relieved rather than stressed."

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