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EPISODE · Jan 25, 2024 · 26 MIN

Transitioning from nursing in England to stand-up comedy and comedy writing, he left writing behind due to unfulfillment, dedicating himself to stand-up despite financial hurdles, Adam Vincent.

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Adam Vincent is a stand-up comedian and writer, acknowledging no other particular skills. For a period spanning five years, he ventured into nursing solely for financial gain, an experience he likened to pursuing accountancy for its ambiance - a notion he later found absurd.  Recognizing this, Adam made a daring move, relocating his family from sun-soaked Australia to Bedford, England. This leap of faith led to a fruitful decade-long stint as a core writer on Channel 4's acclaimed satirical comedy show, The Last Leg, earning nominations for prestigious accolades such as the BAFTA and Rose d'Or awards.  Alongside, in 2007, he was among three chosen comics representing Australia in Last Comic Standing, an endeavor that felt like selling his soul to NBC for a meager two grand and a chance to weep alone in the desert. He has presented a series of solo shows, including "Humans Anonymous" (2008), "Adamland" (2009), "Vital Signs" (2010), "Dad Feet" (2011), "Judgmental" (2015), "How Not To Kill Yourself when living In The Suburbs" (2017), and "Stuck In The Suburbs With You" 

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