“Growing older has helped me become empathetic to other people and their reasons for making choices. I used to think there was a definitive right and wrong and that only I knew what they were and so I should be dictator of the world.”

English comedian, actress, presenter and writer

Sara Pascoe is an English comedian, actress, presenter, and writer. She is known for her work on television, including appearances on Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Taskmaster, as well as BBC Two’s QI. Her work spans comedy, broadcasting, and writing, and she is best known for a sharp, observational style on screen and in performance. Her credits place her firmly in contemporary British comedy and television.