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paulsinha.bsky.social @paulsinha.bsky.social · Apr 23

Thread. Though a recent radio interviewer seemed astonished that I was trying my hand at comedy, these are my solo runs at Edinburgh.

2004 Aspects of Love Actually

Slightly shambolic show about my hatred of Love Actually. Nobody cared, nobody came. I had fun.

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paulsinha.bsky.social @paulsinha.bsky.social · 1d

This reminds me of that time Harold Shipman was snubbed for Physiology/Medicine.

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paulsinha.bsky.social @paulsinha.bsky.social · 1d

In 2019 I married a man. I won the British quiz championships. I was diagnosed with a degenerative illness. I relentlessly made the news in New Zealand. I fell apart on Taskmaster.

This memoir is the story of how a shy gay Bengali teenager primed for a medical career, changed direction.

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paulsinha.bsky.social @paulsinha.bsky.social · 1d

Wacky first guesses can pay off.

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paulsinha.bsky.social @paulsinha.bsky.social · 1d

Plenty of tickets still left for gigging Haverhill tonight. Despite appearances a club comedy night, not a solo show.

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Paul Sinha – Big Deal Comedy

HAC: Where fun stuff happens

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paulsinha.bsky.social @paulsinha.bsky.social · 1d

It wasn't but the reason I think I was wrong is i was onstage being openly gay in a country that imprisons its citizens for acting on those impulses.

paulsinha.bsky.social @paulsinha.bsky.social · 1d

Not to perform comedy.

paulsinha.bsky.social @paulsinha.bsky.social · 1d

Because the money was average I underthought the ethics. I'd convinced myself that by being open on stage, I was helping. I wasn't.

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paulsinha.bsky.social @paulsinha.bsky.social · 1d

The context was on the previous page. But the joke was deliberate.

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paulsinha.bsky.social @paulsinha.bsky.social · 1d

It was a great buffet.

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paulsinha.bsky.social @paulsinha.bsky.social · 1d

An unconditional mea culpa from the memoir.

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paulsinha.bsky.social @paulsinha.bsky.social · 2d

Chris Gooch is the second most famous novelist whose name is a Cowdrey followed by his successor as England captain.

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paulsinha.bsky.social @paulsinha.bsky.social · 2d

If he thinks Asians cant integrate Jenrick has clearly never been to a Maths olympiad.

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Red Imp Comedy Club @redimpcomedy.bsky.social · Jul 8

On line sales have closed for @paulsinha.bsky.social & @ianstonecomedy.bsky.social at the Trades Hall tonight buy you can buy them on the door still #comedy #Walthamstow #E17

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paulsinha.bsky.social @paulsinha.bsky.social · Jul 8

RIP Norman Tebbit. A vociferous opponent of gay marriage and Indian immigrants supporting India at cricket. I'm pleased to ay on both counts, my parents are the absolute opposite.

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paulsinha.bsky.social @paulsinha.bsky.social · Jul 8

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Red Imp Comedy Club @redimpcomedy.bsky.social · Jul 7

Very excited for our 2nd show tomorrow with star of #ITV #TheChase @paulsinha.bsky.social & A lister @iandstone.bsky.social @stowtradeshall hosted by @susanmurray78.bsky.social PLS RT #walthamstow #comedy #E17 #funny wegottickets.com/event/659593

Paul Sinha & Ian Stone

Paul Sinha “2 Sinha Lifetime” After a fallow year (for very good reasons) Paul returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with a brand new show. Join him for this work in progress on the road to Edinburgh. Awar...

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Adam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · Jul 7

What do you get if you combine the Salt Path and Captain Tom controversies?
A seasoned veteran.

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💙Christine Slemmer💙 @slem63.bsky.social · Jul 7

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paulsinha.bsky.social @paulsinha.bsky.social · Jul 7

Lenin and McCarthy were not such a productive partnership.

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Chortle @chortle.bsky.social · Jul 5

Saturday catch-up: Interview with Paul Sinha in which he talks about doing stand-up on his own terms, about becoming a public face of Parkinson’s – and the time he nearly landed a major record deal… http://dlvr.it/TLlWNz

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paulsinha.bsky.social @paulsinha.bsky.social · Jul 7

Id have no idea how to write an actual puzzle though.

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paulsinha.bsky.social @paulsinha.bsky.social · Jul 7

Six previews down out of 21. Phase 1 is over. Phase 2, involving trying to survive without notes, begins tomorrow at Walthamstow.

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HOME - RED IMP COMEDY CLUB

WELCOME TO RED IMP COMEDY CLUB Walthamstow’s Premier Comedy ClubHome of great stand up comedy in East London Our next shows are in JULY for our legendary EDINBURGH FRINGE PREVIEWS SEASON @ The Trades...

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paulsinha.bsky.social @paulsinha.bsky.social · Jul 7

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paulsinha.bsky.social @paulsinha.bsky.social · Jul 6

I won't be sold out on the stand website.

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paulsinha.bsky.social @paulsinha.bsky.social · Jul 6