Some people have got it. Holly Walsh most definitely does not. But who needs it when you've got a Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award and nearly two thousand Nectar points? Holy talks to Martin Walker via email about her latest Edinburgh Festival Fringe show.
When I was a kid, everyone else used to make mix-tapes of the Top 40. I’d make mix-tapes of Just a Minute.
“It’s called Never Had It - because all my life I’ve felt like I don’t have it. Even though I’m not entirely sure what it is.”
What’s your involvement with Happy Mondays at the Amersham Arms, New Cross?
“I run a gig there with my friends. I love it. We’ve had amazing people – Sarah Millican, Greg Davies, Susan Calman, Milton Jones. And lots more. I’m really proud of it. Rather than complain about the lack of gigs around, I thought I should run one myself. Also, it’s round the corner from my house, which makes it the best.”
We really enjoyed your performance on Just a Minute on Radio 4 earlier this year. And you won on your debut! What’s your secret?
“Hahaha! Years of listening. I’m a massive fan. When I was a kid, everyone else used to make mix-tapes of the Top 40. I’d make mix-tapes of Just a Minute.”
If you were curating a stand up show for television, who would be your guests?
“That is an impossible question. But I’d have to say Frank Skinner. Or James Acaster. Both make me forget I’m a comic and just laugh.”
Broadway Baby Listing and Edinburgh Fringe Box Office: http://www.broadwaybaby.com/shows/holly-walsh-never-had-it/701660
Website: http://www.hollywalsh.co.uk/
Twitter: @wiggywalsh
