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Join us for a captivating conversation as Robin Ince, author of Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal: My Adventures in Neurodiversity, and Pierre Novellie, author of Why Can’t I Just Enjoy Things?: A Comedian’s Guide to Autism explore the intersection of comedy, creativity, and neurodiversity.
Sharing insights from their latest books, Ince and Novellie delve into their personal journeys, unpacking the quirks, challenges, and joys of neurodiverse experiences with wit and warmth.
Expect laughter, thought-provoking anecdotes, and a celebration of the unique ways neurodiversity shapes how we see – and laugh at – the world.
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About the Authors
Robin Ince
Robin Ince is a comedian, actor and writer. The Guardian once declared him a ‘becardiganed polymath’ which seems about right. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including The Importance of Being Interested and I’m a Joke and So Are You . With Professor Brian Cox, he created and presents the award-winning BBC Radio 4 show The Infinite Monkey Cage, which ranks among the most popular science podcasts worldwide. He also won Celebrity Mastermind but forgot that calcium was the dominant element of chalk. After being diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 52, he finally has an excuse.
Pierre Novellie
Pierre Novellie is a stand-up comedian, writer, radio host and podcaster. He is co-host of The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio, and the co-host of the hit Budpod podcast alongside Phil Wang. His TV appearances include World’s Most Dangerous Roads (Dave), The Mash Report (BBC2), and Stand Up Central (Comedy Central).
On the radio, Pierre has performed on The Now Show (Radio 4) and hosted the BBC Sounds podcast series Obsessed With… SAS: Rogue Heroes. As a writer, Pierre was one of the regular writers on the rebooted Spitting Image (ITV/Britbox) and has also written on shows including Mock the Week (BBC2), The News Quiz (Radio 4) and The Mash Report (BBC2).
Pierre has performed stand-up around the world, including sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, residencies in Soho and nationwide tours.
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