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Jimmy Carr Shares Deeply Personal Reflections on Alison Hammond's Show

The comedian opened up about his struggles with depression, the influence of his late mother, and the loss of his close friend Sean Lock in an emotional interview aired on May 23, 2025.

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Overview

  • Jimmy Carr revealed that a period of depression in his mid-20s led him to leave his corporate job and pursue stand-up comedy.
  • He credited his late mother, Nora, and her contagious 'narcoleptic laugh' as the inspiration behind his comedic career and love of laughter.
  • Carr discussed the profound impact of his mother's death from pancreatic cancer when he was 25, shaping his understanding of mortality and life priorities.
  • The comedian reflected on the emotional shock of losing his best friend and co-star Sean Lock, describing it as both expected and deeply affecting.
  • Carr also touched on his personal life, including his long-term partnership with Karoline Copping, fatherhood, and his estranged relationship with his father since 2000.