Russell Howard looks back: Am I peculiar? You'd struggle to find anyone who does standup who isn't a bit weird'

Howard reflects on his upbringing, recalling fond memories of his grandad that shaped his comedic perspective, saying, 'Spending time with my family is like hanging out with the Pogues... a lot going on at all times.'

He emphasizes the effort he put into his grandad's eulogy, noting, 'I knew I had to get it right... I felt glad my skillset was genuinely useful in a way that it's normally not.'

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