Diane Morgan On Comedy, Cunk and becoming a robot in Ann Droid
Summary
Romesh Ranganathan hosts comedian Diane Morgan, who discusses her deadpan style, recent role in *Last One Laughing*, and her plant-based lifestyle. They share anecdotes about dental mishaps, awkward drama school exercises, and vegan food experiences in Hollywood. The episode also features a humorous segment where the hosts present a bath-related gift based on a misunderstood interview quote.
Topics discussed
Intro: Cats winking back and fact-checking Dan
Diane Morgan joins the show and discusses press day nerves
Ad break: Tremphaya for Crohn's disease
Poetry with helium and Alan Carr's safety
Diane's mum knocks out teeth during a live show
Dental nurse stories and DIY fillings with copper sulphate
The 'eating chocolate in the bath' misunderstanding and gift
Diane's plant-based diet and vegan cheese struggles
Comedy influences: Laurel & Hardy, Tony Hancock, and slapstick
Early career: Drama school rejection and factory work
Ad breaks: LinkedIn Hiring Pro and Pepsi
Drama school movement exercises and Lady Macbeth casting
Meeting Charlie Brooker and creating Philomena Cunk
Hollywood trip, Cafe Gratitude, and vegan junk food
Vegan hypocrisy and the joy of no eyeballs in food
TikTok Shop trends and matching dog clothes
Creating 'Android': AI, robots, and balancing comedy with heart
Ortho-k contact lenses and eye health scares
AliCats animation and family indifference to fame
Why Diane never wanted children and old age care
Game: Identifying real vs fake Philomena Cunk quotes
Story: The comedy night where they 'ate shit' and outro
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