<description>&lt;p&gt;Janey Godley is a renowned Scottish stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. I met her in a cafe in Glasgow and we recorded this impromptu podcast!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Growing up in a challenging environment in Shettleston Glasgow, she left school at 16 and began her comedy career in 1994.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Godley has gained acclaim for her unique humor and storytelling, winning multiple awards, including the &amp;quot;Best Show Concept&amp;quot; at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;She is also known for her viral social media presence and her poignant voice-overs of ex-first minister Nicola Sturgeon. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Her autobiography, Handstands in the Dark, reflects her journey through adversity and triumph.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Janey has won multiple awards including the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award in 2023.&lt;/p&gt;
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Janey Godley is a renowned Scottish stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. I met her in a cafe in Glasgow and we recorded this impromptu podcast!
Growing up in a challenging environment in Shettleston Glasgow, she left school at 16 and began her comedy career in 1994.
Godley has gained acclaim for her unique humor and storytelling, winning multiple awards, including the &quot;Best Show Concept&quot; at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival.
She is also known for her viral social media presence and her poignant voice-overs of ex-first minister Nicola Sturgeon. 
Her autobiography, Handstands in the Dark, reflects her journey through adversity and triumph.
 
Janey has won multiple awards including the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award in 2023.

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#119 Janey Godley - Lessons from 30 Years in Scottish Comedy

#119 Janey Godley - Lessons from 30 Years in Scottish Comedy

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