Comedian David Baddiel concerned about the potential negative impact of continuing his career on his health.

David Baddiel, a renowned comedian, recently expressed his concerns about the toll that stand up comedy may take on his health. At 60 years old, he worries that the all-consuming nature of his job may eventually lead to his demise. During an interview on Good Morning Britain, he opened up about the psychological weight of constantly trying to make people laugh and the fear that it may be too much for him to handle in the long run.

"It's an amazing buzz and also it feels like a great thing," he explained. However, he also admitted that it can be addictive and hard to give up. Baddiel, who is also known for co-writing the popular football anthem Three Lions with his friend and fellow comedian Frank Skinner, believes that stand up comedy is a job unlike any other. It requires a unique level of dedication and can be both fulfilling and draining at the same time.

The topic of comedy and cancel culture also came up during the interview, and Baddiel shared his belief that any topic can be joked about, but it's all about the angle and approach. He believes that the problem lies not in the subject matter itself, but in the way it is presented and perceived by the audience.

Baddiel himself took a step back from stand up in 2003 after a successful career that included the UK's first ever arena comedy show at Wembley in 1992. During his 10-year hiatus, he focused on other pursuits such as writing and spending time with his family. However, he recently returned to stand up and his three stand-up specials will be aired on Sky Arts this month.

In a 2013 interview with The Independent, Baddiel recalled the moment he decided to give up stand up. He was performing for bankers and a heckler's comment pushed him over the edge. "Performing is very stressful," he said. "When I was doing Baddiel and Skinner Unplanned [a show where they took questions from the audience], the stress was just ridiculous." This experience, coupled with underlying depression, led him to explore other avenues in his career.

However, Baddiel and Skinner's friendship has stood the test of time. They recently reunited on screen for the first time in 19 years for a special episode of Gogglebox for Stand Up To Cancer. In a 2020 interview with the Metro, Skinner spoke about their enduring bond, saying, "That's a friendship that has never diminished." Baddiel also wrote about their friendship in his religious book, The God Desire, which was published in 2023.

Despite his concerns about the toll of stand up comedy, Baddiel continues to have a successful and fulfilling career. He encourages others to share their stories and experiences, and if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can contact his team by email, phone, or through their Submit Stuff page.

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