Tell us about your Edinburgh show
It’s hilarious? Is that enough info? No…. Ok, my show is about identity. I’m half English, half Spanish so I wanted to write a show exploring my roots and what it means to be British. I started writing it because I noticed that whenever I first meet someone they always want to know where I’m from. I think this is because I’m a bit sepia, because when I tell them I’m British, they usually reply, “I mean where are you from-from? You know…originally?” I’d like to tell you my response, but I don’t think you’d be allowed to print it. The last time I was in Scotland I got chatting to an elderly lady who at the end of our conversation said, “You are a really nice woman for a darky.” To which I replied, “Thank you so much!.” Now if that isn’t British, I don’t know what is.

You’re just back from a tour at the Adelaide and Melbourne Comedy Festivals. How did they go?
I had a great time in Australia, probably because the people are so friendly. They’re all so smiley and happy and up beat. Honestly enjoying life that much is exhausting. I blame the weather, I tried to stay cynical and depressed but this yellow ball in the sky made me feel good about life.

How long have you been performing stand up?
About 10 years but it feels like 110. I’m older than I look. Some of you are thinking, no you really look your age love.

It says here that you watched porn for 70 minutes with five strangers?
Yes I did. What could be more normal, right? Obviously I’d like to tell you why and how and what happened, but I think you should just come to my show. I basically act the whole scenario out and I can promise some sexy moves. I have so many sexy moves. (I have literally no sexy moves.)

You come from a strong tradition of out lesbian comedians. Is being a gay woman intrinsically funny?
I don’t think so. As an out gay woman I can make fun of certain preconceptions about gay women, but I don’t think being gay makes you funny. If you are in a minority group there are certain challenges that you face that other people don’t, particularly white middle class men. So in that respect I think gay women come on stage with a fresh perspective that people haven’t heard and are really interested in. That said I do get the odd person coming up to me saying, “Why do you feel the need to talk about being gay on stage?”  to which I reply, “Because I am gay.”  It’s really that simple.

Any suggested solutions to the world economic crisis?
I think I’m the last person to advise anyone in the area of finance, but if someone wants to right off my overdraft I think that would be a step in the right direction…

Will you be catching any other shows during the Fringe?
I will be going to see as many shows as I can. Hot tips are of course Zoe Lyons, I saw her show in Melbourne and it is brilliant. Kerry Godliman is on at the Pleasance and she really tickles me and my very good friend Francesca Martinez whose show “What the fuck is normal” is on at The Stand. I’ve seen it three times already and I never get bored watching her.

Your performances are often described as high-energy as well as extremely funny. Are you full of beans?
I do bring a lot of energy to my performance because I have a lot of fun on stage. I think it’s important to enjoy your own show because that energy is infectious. I also want to make sure that people really get their money’s worth. This will sound naff, but as a performer it’s always a privilege when people choose to see your show especially at the Edinburgh Festival when there is so much competition. I really just want my audience to have the best possible hour I can deliver.  I don’t know if I’d ever describe myself as full of beans, mainly because that is conjuring up visions of a massive bean bag and I don’t fancy anyone sitting on me.  Well I suppose it depends who it is…

One of our reviewers thinks that you’re the hottest women she’s ever seen. Can she have your phone number?
Yes. Hopefully my girlfriend won’t read this… ha ha. Seriously though, don’t let her read this.