About Jimmy Carr
James Anthony Patrick Carr is a British and Irish comedian. He began his stand-up career in 1997. He has regularly appeared on television as the host of Channel 4 panel shows such as The Big Fat Quiz of the Year, 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005–2021) and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Carr is known for his rapid-fire deadpan delivery of one-liners. He performed his first paid stand-up gig later that month, having done his debut pub show unpaid only the previous December. Following her death, Carr's relationship with his father became "severely strained".
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