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EPISODE · Oct 27, 2025 · 41 MIN

Bill Bailey on comedy, creativity and chaos

from Ask Me Anything with Paula Bennett · host NZME

English comedian, actor and musician Bill Bailey joins Paula Bennett for a wide-ranging chat about his lifelong love of performance, the chaos of early comedy gigs, and why he thinks everyone has rhythm. He talks about growing up surrounded by music and laughter, finding freedom in creativity, and how a teacher’s advice shaped his belief in human potential. And it wouldn't be an episode with Bill Bailey if there wasn't a little chaos: from his wild camping hair disaster to the backyard rooster that turned violent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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