This much I know: Des Bishop, comedian

My idea of misery is having no-one to laugh with.

I always liked performing for people. But I didn’t actually think I could be one of those people who performed for a living.

I do it because it is the thing I enjoy most. I always want to be up on stage, if there is a chance to perform. Even in a situation like karaoke or during a workshop, I want to be the one who is singing or talking. I can’t sing well, so that’s not great for people who go to karaoke with me, but I do try to make them laugh with my awfulness. I enjoy the buzz and the energy, but, most of all, I like entertaining people. It seems to be an instinct in me.