Comedian Hannah Gadsby talks to 7.30 about SSM, abuse and quitting comedy

7.30’s Leigh Sales interviews comedian Hannah Gadsby about her career, same-sex marriage, homophobia, copping abuse and why she’s leaving comedy.

[@saskiarudat7313]

love the connection and the sensitivity the interviewer brings to the conversation. Hannah Gadsby is funny to me when she is nervous, but in this Interview, I think she feels more comfortable, which brings a diffetent depth, I think. I wish there had been KZbin and Hannahs when I was an adolescent and I am very grateful that nower days kids have access to a diversity of rolemodels. Also that it starts tobe possible for diverse people to be successful or famous without hiding parts of their personalities, but being appreciated for them.

[@Aracscork]

This is her best interview I've seen here on YT, she seems so at ease, somewhat flirty even. The interviewer is really good indeed!

[@zanderpus5601]

God bless interviewers who understand that it isn't about them. This is what profess ionalism looks like.

[@Aracscork]

@Lee TV 😊 agreed!!

[@bethoconnell6123]

I love how open Hannah is about depression. Just saying that she's dead inside, without it being awkward, while she's being intelligent and relatable- its powerful.

[@deficator750]

who is'nt depressed

[@foreverkent2225]

Hannah has got to be one of the most eloquent and intelligent speakers Ive ever heard.

[@gabriela3571]

Agreed. She is amazing.

[@armondtanz]

B-b-but wot about the comedy??? It's like going to watch a boxing match and everyone in the comments saying "well hes a great dad" , his carpentry skills are of the chart" Like I'm living in a dream like state???

[@lovely-mk4rt]

Aloha from Hawai’i 🌺 the interviewer was lovely and professional and Hannah, you are an intelligent, unique, beautiful, insightful woman. Most of all you’re brave. We love you❣️

[@SouthCountyGal]

Every interview I see with Hannah makes me like her even more. What's particularly impressive is that she is so genuine and thoughtful that she brings the interviewer along with her. She rarely gives a glib,superficial answer to anything, and the interviewer starts asking more focused questions and mirroring the authenticity.

[@lucylincoln3285]

She's just mesmerizing. I can relate so much with her use of her language as someone who sits on the ASD. I just love her.

[@anserbauer309]

Thank you, Hannah Gadsby. I just had an A-ha moment at 50 years of age hearing your off-the-cuff, yet deeply profound remark "I grew up homophobic". I just realised: So did I. I just never thought about in those terms before. Four words that sum up a concept I've always taken paragraphs to explain. I've just experienced a shift in my consciousness. xox

[@JaydedWun]

It's actually remarkable how many people good ol' Hannah has touched profoundly. And the fact that so many people are giving her hate in response to her current success is all the more proof - she's actually amazing.

[@Mcfreddo]

You're a good sort.

[@FrauDaphna]

We need many more Hannah Gadsbys for the world to be better! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@catt4570]

Agreed.

[@andreaandrea6716]

She has ENORMOUS charm.

[@umpkket]

Madonna quant’è bella ♥️ tutta tutta!

[@annarasmus8737]

Genius self-aware woman!!! 🥰 SO liked this!

[@ka8mk]

Wow! So many people come online just to be negative. This woman is funny and brilliant, she is at the top of the list of people that I would love to have dinner with.

[@juve4life289]

She is not funny

[@NJSMKMMS]

I love Hannah as well I think she is brilliant in so many different ways. I especially liked her in a comedy series we had in AU called "please like me". However unfortunately no matter how nice you are and how much you respect her I don't think she would share your enjoyment of dinner with you. No offence but I just get that feeling her HF ASD would see to that.

[@karenkelly8700]

alf rulz Have you considered that maybe you have no sense of humour? She is a worldwide success. You are the outlier here.

[@denise2169]

Everyone has different tastes. I love Hannah's stories, her intelligence, honesty and vulnerability, and I suppose not everyone can feel a connection on this level, for whatever the reason. Looking at even the most adored entertainers on youtube, there are always negative reactions; it's part of life. Likewise, I probably wouldn't like the things that the 'negative' people here would find interesting; I just wouldn't it to waste my time. We need diversity, otherwise, the world would be uninteresting and simplistic. That said, I find Gadsby's interviews and videos deep, touching, honest, and yes, TO ME, funny.

[@pasiaomega3868]

i love the "she's not funny or interesting" comments. she was interesting enough for people to come to this video and comment. to each their own humor but no one cares any more than they care about what i dont find funny or interesting.

[@sfilkins2009]

She is so right on! The intelligence just flows from her. I'll give her a 'spiritual' hug. She's wonderful!

[@katella]

She doesn't like hugs.

[@lisahayes3648]

I finally watched Nanette today and what funny, brilliant and powerful performance it was. This should be required viewing for all human beings. ❤️🏳️‍🌈❤️👏👏👏

[@gauismaximus595]

Dave Chappell is better if your not offended easily

[@kacichristian]

@@gauismaximus595 I think Hannah Gadsby is brilliant. I don’t “get” Chapelle or find him funny.

[@tamarabuxton2516]

If I had you, as my Art History instructor, I wouldn't have zoned out as much in class. I love how you wrap your mind around things. Thx for the education and the giggles Hannah ❤✌🇨🇦

[@jessicadeelstra5403]

Love you Hannah. You are an unique person and very lovable, beautiful soul.

[@leetv2223]

No words for how beautiful Hannah is... she’s just stunning.

[@Miollvynir]

She's so raw in this and I love that honesty and vulnerability. That's so hard to do- to show the world your pain.

[@andreaandrea6716]

I am as straight as they come (straight female) ... I find Hannah Gadsby incredibly attractive.

[@rachelw821]

Andrea Andrea why do you feel the need to make sure everyone knows how straight you are before complimenting a woman who identifies as a lesbian?

[@andreaandrea6716]

@@rachelw821 Because I'm not generally attracted to women. If I were, it would be a "So what?" It's not about me being straight, it's about Hannah being incredibly attractive. Does that answer your question?

[@ivonnemistudio9433]

Rachel W why does it matter to you what Andrea states? It’s easily understood.

[@andreaandrea6716]

@@ivonnemistudio9433 Thank you. Isn't Hannah amazing?

[@maidenmarian1]

That is so interesting, I am as straight as they come too and I find her attractive too. The way she smiles is part of it.

[@bvalle20]

Witty, intelligent, a unique genius.

[@Rob-uu1ic]

Maria Alcorlo you must have very very low standards.

[@bvalle20]

@@Rob-uu1ic you must be a troll

[@Rob-uu1ic]

Maria Alcorlo truth hurts snowflake.

[@bvalle20]

@GeLow Brando I didn't said she was a comic. I said "witty intelligent a unique genius " and she is. Read the comment before you reply to it

[@melaniew52]

@@bvalle20 she is far from being a genius.

[@SandiiCom]

Aside from my usual admiration for Hannah, it was so refreshing to also be able to admire our interviewer, Leigh.. who set up such a beautiful, thoughtful & sensitive conversation. I'm usually nervous for people in interviews, but in this one I was feeling relief, both for myself AND for Hannah. Thank you Leigh & ABC.

[@lucemclark8492]

Omg I relate to her SO much! Also Autistic and late diagnosed, what a journey omg. I used to say I was like Lestat, too many lives on par with 500 years or so, too many dialogues and characters, all fallen away ~ but I remember it all. Ah Autism, what a ride it really is!

[@maidenmarian1]

Hannah You are just adorable!!! Just adorable, cute, witty, intelligent and You are helping to make room for anyone who is different. It helps me. I am certain it helps many many many people, especially women!!

[@hollybeardsley3746]

People abusing Hannah Gadsby makes me want to burn the world. I love her.

[@NightTimeDay]

Yeah, that's kind of the problem with people on the left, and I'm on your side. Disagree with me and I want the world to burn. You put it very well, lol.

[@gauismaximus595]

You hate Black men?

[@Iviewu71]

Humans are messy.. love your honesty and compassion. Re-awakening

[@anyabartlett3547]

Thank you Hannah, for your incredible strength and honesty! You are truly amazing and I hope you feel the love, appreciation, and admiration of so many of us who get to hear you!

[@codytaylor2105]

"A minority to prove themselves worthy to the majority." Well said! I felt this way in my staunch religious upbringing when I innocently dared develop breasts too early!

[@ratzhence]

This is one of the most comfortable interviews I have ever seen. It doesn't even really feel like an interview, it feels like two people genuinely talking

[@miiasiin]

Amazing woman!

[@TheApoplastic]

She's a Ricky Gervais. Some people expect something else and discount her. Some immature people ridicule her. She's witty. self-aware. analytical. points out irony. it's geek humor.

[@schizescribe]

How is speaking truth to power geek humor??? Not sure it means what you think it means

[@janesmith699]

She's autistic. A lot of autistics are geeks. A lot of geeks are autistic. But i haven't seen proof she's a geek. Does she even watch Star Trek?

[@doggytheanarchist7876]

@Ribb Rotgut Hannah Gadsby is in a totally different league than Ricky. That guy might have been progressive to Americans, because he's an atheist, and that's like a big deal or whatever... but really he's just been whining and bullying people for years. He's kinda clever, I'll give you that, but so self absorbed and narrow-minded that it's a bit of a waste.

[@doggytheanarchist7876]

@Jerf Hankell no. Bad Jerf.

[@ralphstephan353]

The concept of being an “influencer” is extremely odd to me and I consider Hannah to be a powerful example, on stage and off. One needn’t be boisterous to impact others, only wise and even profound.

[@essendossev362]

What excellent, thoughtful questions from the interviewer! And what thoughtful responses from Hannah!

[@teriw56]

The interviewer very good. Smart questions then shuts her mouth for the answer.

[@anEyePhil]

Leigh Sales, search for more. She is cannons hidden under flowers.

[@DonaldSimsProduction]

Wow! Great conversation between two brilliant people!

[@eugeniakouts6972]

I've watched some of her interviews, and I noticed that the journalists, don't get her small jokes! She is too sophisticated for our world! Love Hannah!

[@traceybrewerton4386]

I'm from the UK and have just fallen onto you and I really can understand where you're coming from and just want to say thank you, thank you for being you.

[@emilyhuxson199]

after this interview, I have become a HUGE fan of Leigh Sales as an exceptional interviewer. No drama, but great listening skills and getting to the heart of the matter. a really well honed interviewer whose intelligence and empathy show through.

[@redreuben5260]

Yes, the complete opposite of Cathy Newman.

[@nevermindthebollocks596]

I hope Nanette the barista has seen this but I also hope she hasn’t seen this interview. I hope I’m not a stressed out barista at that age. Life is so harsh and so amazing all at once. Hannah is my idol. I just wrote a new song listening to this I was so inspired. I am autistic and she makes me feel normal but ok to be the weirdo I am. Autism is a disability but brings such an honest perspective of life. Black and white but also we see the greys clearly and cannot understand why this world is the way it is at the same time as fully understanding it. I just wish everyone would be nice to one another. Life just isn’t that simple. Once you learn the emotional part of your brain is bigger than the logical part and when they collide and we use facts to declare or force our perspectives on others it becomes a never ending battle, a vicious cycle that makes no sense in the most beautiful sensical way. U dig? We are not better than animals we are animals with massive brains to create guns, dynamite and all sorts of amazing things from the earth that sustains our very being. Then we blow it up to make more space, more roads, more petrol, more money. Why can’t we value the earth as much as it values us. I dunno if the earth values us at all anymore. Kill capitalism. Stop fining me for practising my voice of not wanting to vote for a bunch of maniacs anymore. That is my vote. Gillard was against gay marriage. I can no longer vote labor cos it is all crass lies to gain more votes at the very expense of the people they apparently represent. Gay marriage vote shouldn’t have happened. Debating others existence and right to live is deplorable. But hey they is life and I have said my rant. I must participate in this madness or I will die alone in a shack. Good day people 😂😃🥰

[@doreenstapelfeldt4721]

I Love her so much 🤩😍

[@mmmpoetry]

Me toooo

[@fattidiliberta]

amazing person!

[@suzannesunnyday6966]

Man this chic is insightful. Very smart girl.

[@mrsbillforshort]

Lovely interview. Great interviewee & exceptionally good interviewer ✨

[@anitaleo5787]

Amazing insightful interview.inspiring.the more i listen to u i want to connect to u.I work with children with autism.I have learning and sensory issues.ur talk helped people understand me and my child.also many children i work with.taking the time to talk about journey is very very helpful .thank u so much

[@JK-ot6ek]

I love her stuff. I am looking foreward to so much more stuff from her!

[@AspienPadda]

As soon as Hanna got uncomfortable the interviewer started concluding the conversation and I applaud them for that

[@bollocks224]

Great chat! I think Hannah is an amazing person, very refreshing ❣️

[@lowannahugall2933]

So amazing 😉 we need to bottle what she has! Loved this interview thank you 🙏

[@rachelw821]

I love her so much!!! 😍😘

[@brookkirchhoff2140]

Hannah is amazing. She truly is a wonderful human. Two of my girls have Autism, and I see so many similarities in the way they process things. 💕💕💕

[@Adelaide0]

“Their ideas are steeped in ignorance” - I love your eloquence

[@Jo-Anne.Clarke]

I just finished reading Hannah’s book. It is a wonderful read. 📚

[@M_J_nan]

Hannah, you are just a very lovely and lovable human being! I'm so facinated by you and as Andra Andra sais I could say to. Be content! Happy is over-rated ;) Cudos to the interviewer, very nicely done

[@leetv2223]

Happy 43rd Birthday, Hannah Gadsby! I hope you have the loveliest of days, surrounded by people who love you and wish you well. Take care and I hope 2021 is a very happy and successful year for you!🥳🎉🎊🇦🇺

[@rw5472]

She has such a great personality and gives quick Witte answers

[@teresawilkinson6231]

❤ love you Hannah, your honesty, integrity, insight & humanity & your willingness to share your self & experiences is refreshing & true

[@janesmith699]

I love her! ❤️ I relate to her so much and i have always hated Picasso lmao. I can do better doodles than him.

[@georginashanti4605]

Great interview, I remember hearing about the Yes vote in the car on the radio. I felt so relieved I burst into tears. Growing up is hard enough as it is. My godfather, who was probably trans in the 80s just disappeared. I don't know what happened to him. I remember all the 'poof**' jokes as a child. Everyone thought that it was funny & gross at the same time. Thank goodness times are changing. But we are not free, until all are free. There's still hatred out there, but I'm choosing not to focus on it, these days.

[@asliyase]

I loved listening to this

[@leetv2223]

Happy New Year Hannah!🥳🎉🎊🇦🇺

[@moestein6972]

It's amazing how many people can't resist the urge to discount someone else's perceptions of life, simply because they have a different perception. Also how they feel such a strong urge to tell people who and what they are. I find it absurd! All the people who feel the need to do so ought to be renamed with societies view of their biggest flaw. Imagine being named insincere, cold, cruel, petty..... Hannah is funny to many, others may find her unfunny, but in the end comedy is a form of art, and art is about individuals perception of the piece. Kudos to Hannah for her bravery.

[@TaCxNUK3]

National treasure.

[@andreaandrea6716]

Fabulous!

[@patrickarky4315]

Your bar is pretty low!!!!!!!!

[@northwestgirl930]

I thought the video was on 1.5x speed when the interviewer started talking, but when Hannah responded, I realized it actually wasn't. 🤣

[@megrandall9687]

Same

[@lisageiszler2332]

Total respect for Hannah!

[@palfon4539]

Welcome to Montreal Hannah! Can't wait to see you!

[@kittymervine6115]

though I was "are they in the same room?" But Hannah is truly wonderful and fresh....and also, funny. Because she's real, as in it would be lovely to have tea with her or perhaps pick weeds off her garage.

[@kittymervine6115]

So moving, to tears, that one group can vote on the "Equality" of another. The morality, that what is right and wrong, and what is good or bad, can be decided by VOTE. Shades of Shirley Jackson, if the majority believe, it's right. Only it is so so so wrong.

[@leetv2223]

Merry Christmas Hannah... I hope you’ve had a good one and I hope you could be at home in Tassie with your mum. ❤️🎄🥳

[@teriw56]

Words of wisdom here.

[@kerryalexander6809]

Hannah is Absolutely 💯 Outstanding, Brilliant, and Captivating. I love to hear everything she has to say. Shes is Champion 🏆

[@sashasun596]

what a wonderful person i like to know more deeply or even a friend reminds me of my daughter and would love them to meet

[@nevermindthebollocks596]

But seriously I can’t stop wondering if Nanette knows this amazing show on Netflix was done in her honour and her name. I just can’t stop wondering. Nanette??? Are you out there watching this? Your life is worthwhile I hope outside the service station. We all contribute however we can if we want to or really don’t. Love to you the barista called Nanette in WA!

[@kristymounsey3450]

She is amazing

[@rkomgm3932]

So articulate especially over gay marriage Bravo Hannah!

[@cassieoz1702]

What a wonderful, articulate woman

[@hannahmclaren9672]

Thank you for talking about the online bullying it can get to you.

[@harleyjameson1939]

She looks so brave in the thumbnail. A stunning representation of the spirit of Australia himself. What a gem.

[@conniegarvie]

Hannah, I wanted to tell you that my friends and I each keep a list of people they want to meet before they die. There's only one "famous" person on my list in the top three spots. You are that person! You and #2 are in a mighty struggle for second place!

[@caitlin2054]

All time favourite comedian

[@bethvantuyle3357]

It is sad to me that Hannah lets those miserable idiots get under her skin with their cruel comments. Hannah has worked hard and deserves all the rewards that goes with that. I also think it is sad that people feel shame because they are in a minority. I am in the minority, too, and I did feel shame, but now realize that there is no shame in being in the minority. We are simply outnumbered.

[@kennethguitarfiend4493]

What a wonderful human being…

[@carolnorton2551]

the interviewer does talk like she is on 1.25 speed.

[@KirstyMcCulloch]

She is unusually nervous...

[@Brianbeesandbikes]

This woman is equal parts brilliant, original, vulnerable and humanistically / politically revolutionary.

[@aprilrichardson5445]

I watched her standup about prepositions and didn't know if I really liked the performance but she seems super chill in this interview and really quite fascinating.. glad I stumbled upon it.

[@nicky_bee]

Love Hannah! Also my mum was the funniest woman I know

[@rachelw821]

Dream woman.

[@lezlipolm8229]

I love intelligent comedy and Hannah never disappoints!

[@aichahamdi2829]

I love her look 💖💖💖💖

[@melissamiller722]

I love her, she is funny, genuine and sooooo freaking HOT

[@himwhoisnottobenamed5427]

🤮

[@anjilala]

I think you're awesome Hannah. Sorry my comment isn't more nuanced. It's the best I can come up with at the moment :)

[@hayleyscomet3447]

I just found out about her like 2 days ago. Did she really quit comedy?

[@WrektRabbit]

I love it, she baits trolls. Hannah Gadsby has my heart.

[@StultissimiAmatorii]

She quit comedy? Damn. She was one of the best new guests on QI in years. I'm saddened by the thought that she might never appear there again.

[@benedictbark]

She was terrible on QI, the "jokes" she made were so good, the audience was stunned into a deafening silence.

[@coldsuncrowfeet]

This interview is from years ago and she is talking about leaving comedy. So is she always talking about leaving comedy?

[@Finne57]

I AM that Barista (somewhere else not Westerm Australia)!. Surely there's a lot of humanity in telling the stories of Nanettes (and not so personally draining etc.), I mean why not make some films about other quirky people Hannah! It would still be you and your viewpoint etc.

[@leetv2223]

I’m really sorry your 17/02/2021 show was cancelled due to our 5 day Covid lockdown Hannah, I hope it is rescheduled ASAP... stay safe and well and I hope you’re back to performing really soon... the world needs you!🙂🇦🇺

[@roselyjaerosetree6072]

People that are by all outside appearances "right" are threatened by the success of our(I'm unbelievably just like you, but not at all either, except for all the ways I am) defies and challenges all they've always known. And obviously we're having more fun success ease reward and they're now jealous/envy and again we remain quite humble. So they all think. Hahaha I search for the best expression of myself best understanding of myself best exercise for the best revelation of my undiscovered self and you are the best fit, feeling, foundation to find a purpose to spotlight for meaning. Thank you Hannah ..... Sincerely Jessica

[@heilapaulino7602]

hannah gadsby iis so pretty

[@whatshappening3327]

I don’t agree with everything she says, but I will say this, she never was trying to be funny with nanette. She specifically said that she was trying to change the entire framework of what stand up means. I’m in the performing arts myself and I have thought before what it would be like if stand up was not limited solely to just being funny. So let’s maybe take all the parameters off and get really creative. It doesn’t have to be called comedy but that’s ok.

[@bonnys3015]

Hannah speaks softly and carries a big stick.

[@niknoks6387]

I’m from the UK, we aren’t all horrid!

[@cleanslate2004]

I came here to understand her appeal & I was reminded that she's just trying to navigate thru making a living like the rest of us. I did some stand up & was a musician & both require you thicken your skin. Don't take reactions too personally. You trouble shoot alot, like you would for a crying baby. That's the trick I think. Your audience payed hard earned money for you to take their edge off; to escape from the stress & nothing less. Like babies they just want relief. If dealing with that depresses her too much, at some point it may be healthier to parlay what she knows into something that avoids the immediate negative reactions that always come with the territory. It seems writing for others, collaborations for screen plays & such. She has a schtick; maybe charactor acting.

[@caitlin2054]

"No, I give them lots of gags, but then I put them on the hook" *giant grin*