Jimmy Carr is a comedian, television host and an author.
From razor-sharp jokes to hard-earned life wisdom, Jimmy Carr can do it all. Whether he’s explaining how he’d fix Britain or revealing the secrets it takes to become a better comedian, Jimmy is back with brilliant insights, unforgettable one-liners, and a few laughs along the way.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) How Many Shoes Has Jimmy Done This Year?
(00:43) Why Jimmy Never Gets Stressed on Tour
(03:57) Why We’ve Become So Anxious
(18:47) Is Optionality Making Us Miserable?
(23:52) Why Broken Promises Keep Costing You
(27:45) The Power of Unshakeable Self-Confidence
(29:43) Jimmy’s Relationship With Gratitude
(33:29) Give Your Brain Better Problems to Solve
(39:53) How Comedy Shows Expand Conversations
(48:14) Is Social Media Stealing Our Souls?
(52:52) Stop Waiting for the Perfect Conditions
(57:22) Are We Living in the Good Old Days?
(01:00:17) Can the UK Be Fixed?
(01:06:53) Address the Problems Whilst They’re Small
(01:14:08) Why Anyone Can Be a Comedian
(01:20:27) The Science of Why Jokes Work
(01:22:34) Why Great Comedy Breaks the Rules
(01:24:12) Can You Teach Someone to Be Funny?
(01:26:23) The Oldest Joke Formula Still in Use
(01:27:27) How Podcasting Is Influencing Comedy
(01:33:17) Let Your Obsession Become Your Advantage
(01:43:27) How Do We Solve the Drug Crisis?
(01:56:33) What British People Still Don’t Understand
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