I was a very imaginative child and I told a lot of lies. My sister used to call it my Exaggerator Calculator.… — Roisin Conaty Copy Share Image
I'm from an Irish family and, even though I grew up in 80s London, I spent a lot of my childhood in… — Roisin Conaty Copy Share Image
I grew up on a council estate in Camden and my mum and dad split up when I was about seven. — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
I still identify as Irish. But I'm a Londoner too. It really is a great place to grow up. — Roisin Conaty Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
I like a sleeve on a dress, something pinched in at the waist that shows my figure. — Roisin Conaty Copy Share Image
