“I've developed a fun text when a friend has just had a baby. I ask a classic question: 'Are you sleeping?' The reply is inevitably that they aren't, they're getting a few hours here and there, they're exhausted. It's then when I swoop in: 'It'll all be worth it when they're softly stroking your hair as you slip into oblivion.'”

British comedian, television presenter and artist

Joe Lycett is a British comedian, television presenter, consumer rights advocate and artist. He is known for his sharp comic style and for a steady presence on British television. He has appeared on a wide range of shows, including Live at the Apollo, Taskmaster, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats and QI. He has also worked as the announcer on Epic Win, the narrator of Ibiza Weekender, and the presenter of BBC Two's The Great British Sewing Bee, as well as Channel 4's Joe Lycett's Got Your Back and Travel Man. He has often spoken in support of the LGBTQ community.