In Jimmy Carr’s memoir, the arena-filling UK comic talks about how he quit his day job to become a club comic. Just six months into his new life, he could make a living purely from stand-up. To Australian comedian Nick Robertson, it read like a “fairy tale”.
Whether it’s a slog to pay the bills or a career they’re genuinely passionate about, finding the time and energy for work outside comedy can be a juggling act. On the other hand, an interesting career can make for great on-stage fodder and give a comic a distinctive edge in a saturated market.
