Fred Cooke: 'I turned to junk food, sleep and drinking. I was lonely — then along came Julie'

As they get ready to air their marital dirty laundry on stage, comedy couple Julie Jay and husband Fred Cooke share what getting married and becoming parents means to them

Julie Jay and Fred Cooke on their wedding day

Fred

I love being a husband and a dad. It suits me. The time was just right for it to happen. I feel so lucky to be loved by Julie who not only understands me for who I am, but also respects me for what I am. Every day she makes me laugh. I know this is sounding like my wedding speech but it’s true. There is a natural chaos inside of me that needs to be grounded. I needed this stability. But it’s a stability that nurtures my creative chaotic self.