The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Getting to know you
Ahead of her gig at Dundee’s Gardyne Theatre on November 2, stand-up comedian Susie McCabe gives us insight into her life of laughter and acute observations
Q A What’s Anything. on Right your now iPod it’s theseold school days? U2. Q A Who’s Connolly youror Carlin. favourite comedian? Q Who’s your favourite James Bond actor? A Daniel Craig. Q What’s your favourite song, ever? A Depends on my mood. Just now it’s “Lust for Life”. Q Your house is on fire, what one item do you save? A If the animals and people are safe, probably my phone. Q Last meal on earth? A Chicken wings, steak and chips.
Q Happiest memory? A I don’t have a particular one but any happy memories I have are with my gran. Q And most embarrassing?
A The time I smacked a woman’s bottom in the supermarket who was not who I thought it was. Q Biggest regret? A Not starting stand-up until I was 30. Q What are you proudest of? A Having a career I love and enjoy. Q What’s your motto? A Och, it will be a laugh. Q Who do you admire most? A My gran.
Q Who’s your favourite James Bond actor? A Daniel Craig
Q A GreenQ Theme“Good Day. Riddancesong for (Time your of life? Your Life)” by A Maggie DreamRobert Smith, Kennedy,dinner Julie partyBilly Walters. Connolly,guests? Q million?First thing you’d do if you won £1 A Go on holiday. Q power What and would name?be your superhero A I’d have x-ray eyes and be called creepy. Q City break or weekend in the country? A A bit of both. Probably city break. Q Home or abroad? A Abroad. I love Scotland but I love the sun more. Q What three words would your best friend use to describe you? A Tenacious, audacious and hilarious (I did ask – I never made this up). Q What was the worst punishment you had as a child? A Oh, being kept in.
Q And who do you detest? A No one in particular but Trump is pushing me to him. Q If you could turn back the clock what one thing would you change? A I’d look after myself better in my 20s. Q Who would you like to thank? A My friends who have stood by me during some tough times. Q What advice would you give to your younger self? A It’s all going to be fine. Q What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever had to do? A Give up smoking. Q Who’s your biggest critic? A Myself. Q What keeps you awake at night? A Space and what is out there. Q Are you a rebel rebel or a teacher’s pet? A Rebel rebel. Q Write your own epitaph. A When you remember Susie, you smile and laugh.