#198: Claire Hooper - You Never Know Who’s Watching

Claire Hooper is a stand-up comedian, writer, author,
presenter and actor.


Her 2006 show, ‘Oh’, earned her both critical acclaim and a
nomination for the Melbourne Comedy Festival’s Best Newcomer
award. Claire is a born narrator who has an incredibly sharp mind
and wit. She has gone on to regularly perform at festivals
and comedy rooms all over Australia.


For four years Claire shared a set with Paul McDermott and Mikey
Robbins on the iconic comedy show Good News Week as a team
captain. Over the last decade, Claire has audiences spellbound
with her solo shows performed across the country. Claire hosted
The Great Australian Bake Off for Foxtel’s LifeStyle Channel for
5 seasons. This theme carried through to Claire’s brilliant solo
shows “Biscuits” in 2020 and “Tea” in 2022.


A regular on screen, Claire can often be seen co-hosting Channel
Ten’s The Project as well as appearances on ABC’s Question
Everything, Spicks & Specks, SBS’ Celebrity Letters &
Numbers, Rove Live and Channel Ten’s Would I Lie To You?


In what is possibly Claire’s proudest achievement to date, her
debut children’s book Princess Benjamina Has A Very Cheeky Bum
was released in 2021. Claire has loved sharing the joy of this
book with kids all around the country.


Claire also has a bunch of shows out in Australia and in
particular if you’re in the Melbourne for the Melbourne
International Comedy Festival, go check Claire out, she’s
hilarious!
We chat about a lot such as on-screen perfection,
being in the business for 20 years, gratitude, success,
confidence, fear and social media, Claire’s time on the Great
Australian Bake Off, Edinburgh and life changing gigs, our love
of Wil Anderson and moving forward – plus plenty more.


The video footage of this entire chat is
now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on
YouTube under Michael Kahan

Check Claire out on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclairehooper/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialclairehooper


Comedy show
dates: https://comedy.com.au/tour/claire-hooper-sweet-charity/

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