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EPISODE · May 24, 2024 · 54 MIN

Andrew Hamilton | Australia's Stand Up Comedy Scene... There's No Better High Than Stand Up

from Real Talk With Ross · host Ross Hanrahan

In 2021, Andrew spent four months in two of Sydney’s maximum-security prisons for the commercial supply of psychedelic drugs.While incarcerated, Andrew began noticing the transportive power of laughter. After all, if a joke can make you forget you’re in prison, what else can it do?Upon his release, Andrew took up stand-up comedy, initially under strict bail conditions where his parents had to come with him to shows, and he had to be home in time for curfew.Since then, Andrew has become a regular in Sydney comedy clubs, recently completing sold out shows at Sydney Comedy Festival, and Melbourne International Comedy Festival.Andrew’s critically acclaimed debut solo show, “Jokes About the Time I Went to Prison”, earned him a nomination for Best Newcomer in Melbourne.We hope you enjoy the episode - reach out in the comments and don't forget to subscribeFind out your borrowing power - https://linktr.ee/rossthemortgagebrokerConnect with Hammo - https://linktr.ee/andrewhamiltoncomedyThanks to the London Hotel in Paddington Sydney for hosting usfind out your borrowing power (Australia only) - linktr.ee/rossthemortgagebroker

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In 2021, Andrew spent four months in two of Sydney’s maximum-security prisons for the commercial supply of psychedelic drugs. While incarcerated, Andrew began noticing the transportive power of laughter. After all, if a joke can make you forget you’re in prison, what else can it do? Upon his release, Andrew took up stand-up comedy, initially under strict bail conditions where his parents had to come with him to shows, and he had to be home in time for curfew. Since then, Andrew has become ...

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