103.98.160.152 Chortle. Elis James is a Haverfordwest-born Welsh comedian, presenter, and actor. Its like everyone knows theyre slightly playing make-believe. With Catherine's support, Richard is digging to find out. If I was stressed, Id start to worry about my health. With Wilkins a relatively new act compared to Herring, she says she remembered "telling a friend, another comic, that Rich and I were going out and she said, 'Are you worried everyone's going to think he's writing all your jokes?' Wait until weve spent all our money on Botox and really need the fee. Something went wrong, please try again later. Isy Suttie was born on August 11, 1978 in Hull, Yorkshire, England, UK. "It's really nice having someone who understands what you do, but sometimes I feel like I could get away with more if I had a partner who wasn't in the business," says Porter. Isy Suttie and Elis James are engaged to be married after she proposed at a launch party for her new book. I don't think it's washing our dirty laundry in public. That and Adrian Mole were the first books to really make me laugh. In October 2018, James appeared in the Welsh episode of HISTORY's TV series Al Murray: Why Does Everyone Hate The English alongside host Al Murray. Isy Suttie and Elis James are engaged to be married after she proposed at a launch party for her new book. He is bilingual in Welsh and English and has performed stand-up in both languages. [17], James played Rex Jones in the radio spin-off of Chris Corcoran's Committee Meeting, Social Club FM, which was initially broadcast in August 2011 for BBC Radio Wales and ran for two years. Sarah Millican is an over-sharer, whereas her husband Gary Delaney sticks firmly to impersonal one-liners. It was the best date Id ever been on, he says. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Isobel Isy Suttie, 42, was born in Hull and raised in Matlock, Derbyshire. Posh Pawn, a British television show, features her as a narrator. Now it's so great. You're happier in a relationship, but you have to engineer stuff for comic material." Porter and Edwards have appeared together as husband and wife once, on the Radio 4 panel show Act Your Age. "We're similar in that we both quite like doing rude, crude stuff, but we're not very similar performers," says Herring. We were pining for each other so much, says Isy. Very, very happy. Josh was commissioned and ran for three series on BBC Three from 2015 to 2017. I didnt set out to write so much about Janes mental state but it felt natural. They became Facebook friends and, although they both fancied each other, Eliss profile said he was in a relationship, so Isy didnt think anything would come of it. I love Kafka, Iris Murdoch and John Fowles. Lucy Porter is a regular on TV panel shows, and is currently making her 2014 play about early feminists, 'The Fair Intellectual Club', into a Radio 4 series and book, Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. The news was revealed on James' Radio X show with John Robins, as they played a recording of the moment. My friend Anne gave me the first one as a gift; I thought it was quite cool in a kitsch way. She has always wanted to act and write since she was a child. She also writes children's books, under the name Catherine Wilkins. "At the very beginning when I knew I really fancied John and he was my new boyfriend, I hated having a bad gig in front of him. Were all in our respective nativity plays, wearing clothes we dont normally wear, reciting the lines. The recording starts with Robins standing on a chair, tapping a glass and announcing 'Isy would like to say a few words and see how it goes ', A clearly emotional Suttie can be heard thanking her friends for coming before saying to James: 'I love you. This article has been stolen from mixedarticle.com . "It's great doing observational material about being in a relationship that makes couples turn to each other and put their arms around each other, as opposed to, 'Oh yeah, I hate my wife too'," says Robins. Then I didnt read much between 17 and 19, apart from Heat magazine, because I was busy drinking Diamond White in the park. Then I read her latest memoir and found out she quite liked Trump when she was on The Celebrity Apprentice, but it was too late. "He's not based on me. James's first language is Welsh, and one of Suttie's best-known routines is a love song to her boyfriend in a pidgin beginners' version of the language. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Now shes about to publish her debut novel, Jane Is Trying, about an anxiety sufferers struggles to get pregnant. Elis and his partner Isy have a daughter named Beti Mair who was born in 2014 and a son named Steffan who was als0 born in 2019. "You stopped me drinking before gigs too. [42], In 2020, the show won a Gold Award at the Audio and Radio Industry Awards in the category of 'Funniest Show'. I was confused and devastated.". He was born and raised in Carmarthen and eventually moved to Cardiff. 275 Likes, 17 Comments - Hattie Houston (@hattiepresenter) on Instagram: "The room with a view . I'd seen Rich perform and he was very honest about all kinds of sexual things in his act, so I felt like he would understand. As of now, Ellis works as the Champion of Champions in BBC Radio 5 Lives Fighting Talk, defeating one of the big beasts of the show, Steve Bunce. The couple met at a comedy gig in Barnstaple in 2009 and started dating in 2010. He is bilingual in Welsh and English and has performed stand-up in both languages. ", Isy added: "As for OCD, Ive never had it to the same incapacitating extent as Jane but yes, thats another indicator that my head is too full. He is now based in South London. I dont think Id have written that 10 years ago, so it must be influenced by #MeToo. The show won the 2014 Sony Award - Bronze for Best Comedy. Before my dad died, Elis had asked his permission to marry me, which was amazing, but then never produced a ring or officially proposed. @elis_james_content is the handle for the account. They presently live in Crystal Palace, South London. Carys and Nia are his younger sisters. He made the transition to full-time comedy work in 2008. Suttie is engaged to Welsh comedian Elis James. She was born in Hull and trained at the Guildford School of Acting, eventually becoming a musical comedian. "You're just waiting for the phone to ring and you can't generate your own work. "One of the things that made me think I might have found the right woman was that Catie didn't mind me having a Hitler moustache for a year," says Richard Herring of his 2009 show in which he attempted to "reclaim" the toothbrush moustache for comedy purposes. with Elis and John, S2 Josie Long: 'I'm not invisible', "New bands set for new London club night", "Elis James - Daytripper - Edinburgh Festival", "ISY SUTTIE, HENRY PAKER, MIKE WOZNIAK AND ELIS JAMES", "S4C - Stand Yp, Cyfres 2019, Elis James - Haleliw", "Elis James and John Robins join BBC Radio 5 Live", "BBC Radio 4 Extra - Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes", "2014 RADIO ACADEMY AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED", "BBC Radio 2 - Radio 2's Comedy Showcase, Ankle Tag", "BBC Radio 4 - Ankle Tag - Episode guide", "BBC Radio Wales - Elis James' Feast of Football", "Elis James to star in BBC Three prison comedy", "BBC - Crims is a new BBC Three comedy airing early January 2015 - Media centre", "BBC Three - Schedules, Sunday 11 January 2015", "Christmas, The Really Welsh Quiz - BBC One", https://www.channel5.com/show/greatest-ever-movie-blunders, https://www.sky.com/watch/title/series/1073f42f-c1f9-4e5f-bade-33adc72b6f74, "Who won at the Chortle Awards 2017: News 2017: Chortle: The UK Comedy Guide", "Elis James and John Robins win radio award", "The famous faces who support the Swan after Oprah joined the list", "Why Isy Suttie Peep Show's Dobby is learning Welsh", "Isy Suttie: 'I like to explore love and throw in stuff about cagoules', https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Elis_James&oldid=1140840921, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 01:22. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. They now live in Crystal Palace, South London and have a daughter, Beti Mair (born 2014), and a son, Steffan (born 2019).[48][49][50]. Suttie has two children - six-year-old. He played a recording of the proposal, which began with Robins tapping a glass and announcing Isy was going to make a speech. Choosing to have a wedding inspired by 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', the whole wedding has a wild and whimsical feel to it, with lavender tied in hessian . At the end of 2015, Elis recorded a stand-up special in Welsh titled Rhacs Jibiders. It was my first trip anywhere since last year, she grins.We shared a bottle of prosecco and watched Billie Pipers film Rare Beasts, then fell asleep because weve all got young kids. READ MORE: ITV This Morning: Where are Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield and why they won't be appearing this week. "Then it becomes more normal and it's not a stand-up topic any more. He grew up in Carmarthen and later lived in Cardiff. [19] The show was broadcast on Saturday afternoons and released a popular podcast. Elis James and Isy Suttie met at a comedy gig in Barnstaple in 2009 and started dating in 2010. Do you want to stay up to date with the latest news, views, features and opinion from across the city? Theyd go to the family doctor whod say: Dont be silly, dear. As for OCD, Ive never had it to the same incapacitating extent as Jane but yes, thats another indicator that my head is too full. I was excited to be booked alongside Isy because Id seen her on Peep Show, says Elis. Suttie popped the question at the Westow House pub in Crystal Palace after her appearance at the Bookseller Crow earlier this month. [41], In March 2017 James won Chortle's Best Radio Show award with co-host John Robins, for their weekly show on Radio X. ", Isy spoke fondly about the proposal during an interview with The Guardian. Its awful to think weve lost those diverse voices. ", They are otherwise not competitive. James also makes occasional appearances on The Guardians Football Weekly podcast, usually to talk about the performances of the Welsh national team. I was confused and devastated. Ive also been thinking about writing a young adult novel or a new standup show. Elis discussed the romantic moment on his Radio X show with John Robins. They presently live in Crystal Palace, South London. How heartbroken was your household by Waless exit from the Euros?I was not displeased, as it meant Elis had to travel to Cardiff less. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a135af95ca84637 Then they go on and do material about how they never have sex anymore because they've been married for 10 years. Also Read:Where Is Justyna Wasilewska From? They had 12 days together in between the two trips, but being separated was difficult. How Isy Suttie met Elis James: 'It was the funniest time in the bedroom I'd ever had!' . The item starts about 27 minutes in: Rosie Jones: It's exhausting to be exposed to so much abuse, More guest starts announced for Bleak Expectations, BBC Studios strike deals with Nick Mohammed and Diane Morgan, WeGotTickets Musical Comedy Award FinalBloomsbury TheatreFriday 31 Mar from 19:30Book now, Gig of the dayKwame AsanteNottingham Canalhouse from 19:30 - 21:30, Book NowJoanne McNallyDublin Gaiety TheatreSaturday 4th Mar from 20:00Book now, Book Now Tom Allen: CompletelyLincoln Engine ShedSunday 5th Mar from 20:00Book now, Book Now Peter Kay LiveNewcastle Utilita ArenaThursday 9th Mar from 20:00Book now, Gig of the day Colin Hoult: The Death Of Anna MannBrighton Komedia from 20:00. "Obviously I said yes. Unforgotten: Why did Nicola Walker leave and what happened to her character Cassie? Suttie told Chortle: 'Once someone's watched you give birth, it seems only natural that the next step is bickering over vol a vent flavours and whether Manic Street Preachers can work for a first dance. He started his comedy career in 2005, though he had initially won the Maes B comedy award at the 1999 national eisteddfod. Isy Suttie and Elis James are engaged to be married after she proposed at a launch party for her new book. Suttie was born in Hull and raised in Matlock, Derbyshire, to an English mother and a Scottish father. With this odd debate in my mind, I turn to Isy Suttie's Jewish heritage. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. In 2006, James received the National Student Radio Awards for Best Comedy. Even slipping on ice and bruising his coccyx couldnt dampen the mood. Josie Long read bits of the book as it progressed and advised me on protests and marches. He also got back to my texts about vaping exceedingly quickly. During the 2015 Machynlleth Comedy Festival, he performed a new Work in Progress show set in Welsh. [10][18], Following a pilot show, on 16 February 2014 James started broadcasting the Elis James and John Robins show on XFM (now Radio X), co-hosting with fellow comedian John Robins. Elis is engaged to his partner Isy Suttie a British musical comedian, actress, and writer. She is an actress and writer, known for Peep Show (2003), Whites (2010) and Skins (2007). In 2009, the pair met and began dating in 2010. Comedian Isy, who is also an actress and writer, penned a blog post for Time Out - Theres no romance to Valentines Day - which was published on the day she and Elis got engaged: Here's an extract and you can read her post in full, here. He has relocated to South London. "Nothing malicious but I'd never lived with a girl and it changed everything. "Children take up so much time", says Edwards. The show, conceived by Welsh comedian Chris Corcoran, was held for three years at the Muni Arts Centre. Personal Details To Know About The Actress From Hold Tight. We make each other laugh a lot of times a day," says Robins. This band also recorded an EP and received airplay on BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio Wales, and BBC Introducings Wales show, then broadcast on Radio 1. Want more from MyLondon? We were too busy talking about Britpop and Pat Sharps Fun House. Designed and build by Powder Blue in association with So it was less of a bolt from the blue and more of a kick up the bum. "I talked a lot about moving in with Isy in my 2012 stand-up show," says Elis James. Suttie popped the question at the Westow House pub in Crystal Palace after her appearance at the Bookseller Crow earlier this month. Elis James (Full Name: Owain Elis James) is a Welsh comedian, broadcaster, and actor. Ive applied myself and got results. Ive chilled out a lot but I used to push myself too hard and burn the candle at both ends. At this year's Fringe, Alfie Brown and Jessie Cave, and Bobby Mair and Harriet Kemsley are two couples preparing to spill the beans on their love lives. Other TV acting credits include Shameless, Damned and Man Down. "You borrowed my joke for the Critics' Circle Film Awards, that time," Wilkins reminds Herring. "It sees me playing a role I'm familiar with as an Elvis tribute act and (fellow Welsh comic) Elis James as a Shakin' Stevens-obsessed psychopath who works and lives in a charity shop who takes. over six weekends from 7 August at the Leicester Square Theatre. It was screened on BBC One Wales in August 2014. [46], He is engaged to actress, comedian and musician Isy Suttie. In their stand-up shows they talk openly about their relationship she about his low sex drive, he about her menstrual mood-swings, Justin Edwards and Lucy Porter have appeared together as husband and wife once, on the Radio 4 panel show Act Your Age, Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in. 'Wallop' I think is the word! Your IP: They have a daughter, Beti. They have two young children but Porter, 42, doesn't talk about them. But fear of hospitals is quite common, so I researched what thats like when youre pregnant. So I was really excited to see him again. Elis stayed in her hotel room that night. Also in October 2018, James starred in and narrated 'Greatest Ever Movie Blunders' for Channel 5. We still havent got married, though. Elis performed with partner Isy Suttie, and comedians Henry Paker and Mike Wozniak. You know, in six months time. "I . Isy Suttie as seen in October 2017 (Isy Suttie / Instagram) Were about to spend the wedding money on two nights at Center Parcs. We both feel incredibly lucky to be still doing this 13 years later. James admitted: 'Because she said, "Elis I love you" and I thought yeah, she's going to thank Rupert her publisher, b) her editor in a minute and oh wow! The show has run for two series and two specials.[40]. "But that material is fictionalised. [3], James studied Modern History and Politics at Cardiff University. In her novel, the main character struggles with anxiety, her relationships, and getting pregnant. I was keen to show the lighter side. ", "The amazing thing was when Sara got nominated for the [Edinburgh Comedy] award last year, I didn't feel any professional or personal envy," beams Robins. I was so nervous, I couldn't deal with it, and John said, 'You're supposed to feel nervous. MyLondon's brilliant newsletter The 12 is absolutely jam packed with all the latest to keep you keep you entertained, informed and uplifted. Related: Ladies! Ill find myself checking the front door is closed. We're always working on something." Suttie told Chortle: 'Once someone's watched you give birth, it seems only natural that the next step is bickering over vol a vent flavours and whether Manic Street Preachers can work for a first dance. What kind of reader were you as a child?I loved Enid Blyton and the Narnia books, but the exciting time was my teens. Did you propose to him?Yes, at a pub in Crystal Palace. Jane Is Trying (W&N) by Isy Suttie is out now. "How we laughed, until the stopwatch bleeped and we were turfed off our table for the next sheepish couple. Id get a 27-minute window, run up to bed because it was the quietest place in the house and get down as many words as I could. "It was the worst feeling I've had in two years that sense of shame" says Robins. He also became the MC of the Machynlleth Comedy Festival Gala performance at the May 2014 Hay Festival. "I have a certain respect for their privacy that I don't extend to my husband", "Well I accuse you of being posh, which I know you're not desperately keen on. 'And obviously, amazing woman and all that sorts of stuff. He also has hosted Elis Jamess Pantheon of Heroes on BBC Radio Wales since 2012. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "Wallop" I think is the word!'. Here is the film of the day, Enjoy. ", In fact, they help each other, now and again. [10], In 2014 James appeared as Nigel in series 2 episode 3 of Crackanory on the Dave channel, and as Owen in the BBC Three "Comedy Feed" pilot Josh, starring Josh Widdicombe. "Exactly," says Edwards. [11], James and Corcoran later performed in a "best of" show based on the Chris Corcoran's Committee Meeting shows, including the Social Club FM spin-off radio show, at the 2012 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Suttie is engaged to Welsh comedian Elis James. Elis is a 41-year-old who was born on November 3, 1980 . In 2009, the pair met and began dating in 2010. "But he said no," she chips in. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Engaged since 2016, they have two children and live in London. I read an awful lot but suddenly in lockdown, I found I could only handle thrillers. Elis was born on November 3, 1980, in Haverfordwest, Wales, UK. Speaking about fertility, Isy also admitted that her need for control was exacerbated while trying to conceive. "I was excited to be booked alongside Isy because I'd seen her on Peep Show," says Elis. Isy Suttie is a comedian and actor, best known for her memorable performance as Dobby on Peep Show. Want to share your story? We speak some Welsh at home always say cegin instead of kitchen and bara instead of bread. After completing his primary and high school education, Elis attended Cardiff University where he studied Modern History and Politics. Elis, 42, had seen fellow comedian Isy, 44, in Peep Show before they both performed at a gig in 2009. Theres a scene where Jane confronts a predatory male author. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Something went wrong, please try again later. is a unique exploration of how people overcome the everyday struggles, and more important challenges, in their lives. A few days in Southend with two female friends felt thrillingly exotic after being locked down in Camberwell, south London for the past 15 months. The MyLondon team tells London stories for Londoners. Produced by Ben Walker for Fuzz P Initially, shed already had a child, but when I tried to write that, the kid was so annoying, I couldnt bear it [laughs]. Quite innocuous, but it evolved from there. This show has run for two series and two specials. The standup and actor on her debut novel about a woman trying to conceive, anxiety in the digital age, and the chances of a Peep Show reunion, Isy Suttie just returned from what she likens to a tired, middle-class hen do. This behaviour hasnt suddenly increased, its always been there. Isy Suttie: I was shocked by how obsessed I became with getting pregnant, sy Suttie just returned from what she likens to a tired, middle-class hen do. For me, thats where everything started. Website and all original content copyright Chortle 2000 - 2023. Afterwards, I think I knew we were going to be together for ever, and I never really even believed in that before.. "We were in a caf when Sara got the phone call and I've still got the receipt for our drinks in my memory box. Rich and I weren't in a long-established relationship and I didn't know if it was going to last. You need light and shade for comedy. He is now based in South London. Luckily we still find plenty of ways to make each other laugh.. "And obviously, amazing woman and all that sorts of stuff. To support the Guardian and Observer order your copy at guardianbookshop.com. [31] The pilot starred James and Corcoran, and featured guest Colin Baker. Speakeasy starts with the couple on opposite sides of the world Pascoe at the Melbourne Comedy Festival, Robins at home in south London and Pascoe finding herself accidentally logged into her boyfriend's Google search history. ', Edwards an Porter have appeared together as husband and wife once, on the Radio 4 panel show Act Your Age, Porter says: 'Little arguments are very useful for sparking ideas for stand-up. Probably not. Get in touch beth.gulliver@reachplc.com. [14], In late 2015, James recorded a stand-up special in Welsh titled Rhacs Jibiders. The Things We Do For Love is a podcast all about the things we do for love. He said there was a: "phenomenal photo of everyone crowded round Isy staring into Elis's eyes while he looks down at his plate with his knife and fork in his hand, absolutely unaware of what's going on.". Sign up to our daily newsletters for all the latest and greatest from across London here. Jane is oddly obsessed with Sharon Osbournes autobiography. Isy Sutties memoir The Actual One is out now www.isysuttie.com. Didnt several fellow comedians lend their expertise in certain areas?Yeah, I was very grateful for that. Elis was more displeased. Elis and his partner Isy reside in Crystal Palace, South London, and have a daughter named Beti Mair who was born in 2014, and a son named Steffan who was born in 2019. The 43-year-old has also featured on Shameless, Damned and Man Down. Sian co-wrote and exec produced with Rhod and Ffilm Cymru's Tracy Spottiswoode, as well as taking the role of maid of honour to bride Isy Suttie, who stars in the film alongside, Elis James, Nick Helm, Vera Chok, Di Botcher, Rhodri Evan, and Sue Roderick. The item starts about 27 minutes in: Rosie Jones: It's exhausting to be exposed to so much abuse, More guest starts announced for Bleak Expectations, BBC Studios strike deals with Nick Mohammed and Diane Morgan, WeGotTickets Musical Comedy Award FinalBloomsbury TheatreFriday 31 Mar from 19:30Book now, Gig of the dayKwame AsanteNottingham Canalhouse from 19:30 - 21:30, Book NowJoanne McNallyDublin Gaiety TheatreSaturday 4th Mar from 20:00Book now, Book Now Tom Allen: CompletelyLincoln Engine ShedSunday 5th Mar from 20:00Book now, Book Now Peter Kay LiveNewcastle Utilita ArenaThursday 9th Mar from 20:00Book now, Gig of the day Colin Hoult: The Death Of Anna MannBrighton Komedia from 20:00. Obviously I said yes. James is a big fan of both Swansea City and Wales, and he has a lot of old shirts from both teams. "But then I looked at everyone's expectant eyes and I looked at Isy and I thought, 'This is probably not the time to start riffing'. Whats your writing routine?I used to romanticise the life of a writer banging away at a typewriter, fuelled by cigarettes, coffee and booze. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. 2,429 Followers, 1,866 Following, 254 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Hattie Houston (@hattiepresenter) Since 2004 he has created a new stand-up show every year for the Edinburgh Fringe. But I don't have a problem with what she does. Porter's early stand-up shows focussed on the single life. Isy Suttie is a musical comedian, actress, and writer from the United Kingdom. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Id had a tequila. Fowless The Magus gets mentioned in your novelThats a tribute to my friend who once genuinely convinced me that it was pronounced The Ma-goose. Elis James and Isy Suttie. Sometimes with relationships where you work in the same job, it becomes all about the job. "I talk about you loads in my new show!" Hear the discussion and recording on the podcast of Robins and James's radio show here. She popped the question to the Welsh stand-up at a launch party for her new book, Sign up here to get the CardiffOnline newsletter sent straight to your inbox. But while driving from his home in Cardiff, disaster had struck. James added: "Because she said, 'Elis I love you' and I thought yeah, she's going to thank Rupert her publisher, b) her editor in a minute andoh wow! Elis is engaged to his partner Isy Suttie a British musical comedian, actress, and writer. Don't skip a beat and sign up to The 12 newsletter here. "For a long time people expected comics to come on and say their mother-in-law was fat, and their wife was boring. After the gig, Elis accidentally left the jacket behind. 1980. 'And obviously, amazing woman and all that sorts of stuff. "I was very conscious that we didn't end up in each other's pockets," says Herring. She said: "Id had a tequila. Her Indoors has become Her On-stage with a boom in successful female stand-ups meaning there are more comedy couples on the circuit than ever before. Suttie is engaged to Welsh comedian Elis James. What happened to Nicola Walker in Unforgotten and how did her character DCI Cassie Stewart die? "I'd been single for so long and I felt in hindsight, completely erroneously that it was important to my stage persona. ", Elis James recently starred in 'Crims' on BBC3 and has just finished shooting 'Josh', with Josh Widdicombe and Jack Dee, which will be on BBC3 later this year. ", Do they watch each other's shows? He has over 37.7k followers and is a very active user on the platform. fellow comedian and Radio X host Elis James in 2016 after meeting at a comedy gig in Barnstaple in 2009. "It made me realise Id never truly been out of control. He is the narrator of the BBC Four documentary The Secret Life of Farm Animals, first broadcast in March 2022. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. What do they say to their partner after a bad gig and what happens when one is more successful than the other? Id Google symptoms and convince myself I had serious conditions. Engaged since 2016, they have two children and live in . James admitted: "Because she said, 'Elis I love you' and I thought yeah, she's going to thank Rupert her publisher, b) her editor in a minute andoh wow! But the stand-up comic in me did think "oh, if I made a joke now, as long as I read the vibe right, it would be very, very, very funny". 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