Adam Hills on comedy, community, and why “disability is hilarious” | One Plus One

Comedian Adam Hills is a household name on both sides of the world, known for hosting Spicks and Specks here in Australia, and The Last Leg in the UK.
He chats to Kurt Fearnley about comedy, COVID, and finding community in disability.
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[@billiebluesheepie2907]

I fall between the cracks because I have more than one disability. My blind friends can’t accommodate my wheelchair, and I’ve yet to find friends in wheelchairs that can overcome my blindness. Before the ‘rona I regularly took part in acoustic air rifle shooting, and curling; and then windsurfing, sailing, paddle sports and swimming whenever I got the chance. Currently I am restricted to ‘walks’ on my local cycle track but hope things open back up again soon. Billie.

[@amyt3949]

Hope you have been able to get back into life again mate. I'm a wheelie and I have blind friends, is it tricky yes but its also hilarious. I hope you meet your people.

[@djefsund]

Adam's leg ends about 6 inches above his ankle. Which makes that a foot and a half. Bazinga!

[@raceace]

Another brilliant interview. Two of the greatest powers for taking the dis out of disability. Such powerful positive role models for anyone who's had to try a little harder.

[@4444Jules]

Adam hills reminds my of my grandfather in the best ways😂❤❤ R.I.P. J. G. M

[@neilforbes416]

Adam Hills' "Last Leg" in Britain with Josh Widdicombe and Adam Brooker was a hoot and "Spicks & Specks" here in Australia with Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough, I'll look forward to its return on 18th April.

[@bernadetteapps9303]

Thank you Kurt, that was an absolutely fabulous interview.

[@danwhythough]

This guy is great, especially his work on Gruen Transfer.

[@nancycornett9949]

Thank you. I enjoyed this so much!

[@FionaEm]

These guys were hilarious 😅 I could have watched them for an hour.

[@cassandradevine3087]

I am a support worker by trade, and then found out I had a disability 😂 mine is a bit of a pain in the arse. But my clients where so funny about there disability and next held back for a good laugh.

[@MrBlocky00]

Legends

[@Karlettastar]

OMG, Wil Anderson, that is soo funny. Love it. Might write a play-by-play if I feel like it.

[@Karlettastar]

Ha, yeah, it's like you need to be all positive or all consuming frustration. Gotta admit I've been in survival mode for quite a while, go in and out of it, which is another thing that I would love to talk about publicly. I write about ups and downs, but in the concept that they are abnormal. I would love to say - dudes - this is what happens. It's not all good and it's not all bad. It can be cycles of hopelessness and joys.

[@Karlettastar]

Love that concept of a dinner guest just turning up, so welcome them and let them know who else is here. (Vs not knowing anything in a room full of strangers)

[@Karlettastar]

Could keep writing, but, thank you both. Just talking. Being honest. Sharing feelings. Cheers.

[@Karlettastar]

Finished. Loved this interview. Will have to check out other episodes. Thanks Kurt, the ABC, and Adam Hills.

[@Karlettastar]

@@mattroper7214 Haha, yep

[@debaffleck443]

Will "The Glasshouse"

[@Mercury-Wells]

Adam Hills is slightly less funny than terminal cancer.