All my mother's sisters are matriarchs - there are big characters and opinions. — Roisin Conaty Copy Share Image
Stand-up is one of the art forms where you don't have to look nice, and I hope it stays that way. — Roisin Conaty Copy Share
Passion and kindness are the most attractive qualities. Sense of humour is up there, but kindness becomes more important as you get older. You… — Roisin Conaty Copy Share
I've never been that girl who has to be in a relationship. My job has given me such a big, full life and, while… — Roisin Conaty Copy Share
But stand-up is also one of the few art forms where women aren't judged on their appearance - possibly the only one where people… — Roisin Conaty Copy Share
I like garish things: I like the 1970s and 1960s, and country music - that big-hair look. I don't go for nudes or beiges.… — Roisin Conaty Copy Share
I like a lot of makeup and I like big blonde hair. Life's too short for the natural look. Bang it on. — Roisin Conaty Copy Share
I'm a terrible dresser. I wouldn't know what's in or what season I'm in. It's a real effort for me not to look mad. — Roisin Conaty Copy Share
I still identify as Irish. But I'm a Londoner too. It really is a great place to grow up. — Roisin Conaty Copy Share
My dad died suddenly. He had a heart attack aged 52. When the hospital phoned to tell me, it felt like when you take… — Roisin Conaty Copy Share
Female standups are like hustlers. We have to be. We fight to get gigs or on to panel shows. We're made to earn it… — Roisin Conaty Copy Share
I like a sleeve on a dress, something pinched in at the waist that shows my figure. — Roisin Conaty Copy Share
I'm a Londoner, and I feel I can't live anywhere but London, but I feel more connected to Ireland as a country. I 'get'… — Roisin Conaty Copy Share
I always worry what I would have done if I hadn't found comedy. I think what would I have ended up doing? I've worked… — Roisin Conaty Copy Share
Most shows for me tend to be 'missable', because I work in the evenings, but if 'Come Dine With Me' is on I'll find… — Roisin Conaty Copy Share
