Hannah Gadsby: Three ideas. Three contradictions. Or not.

Hannah, a comedian, shares her journey of embracing contradictions in her life, such as being bad at speaking yet excelling in stand-up comedy. She discusses her family's tradition of palindromic names, her struggles with autism, and the impact of her grandmother's death. Hannah explains how she broke comedy norms with her show 'Nanette' to share her truth and connect with audiences on a deeper level.

What unique family tradition does Hannah mention at the beginning of her talk?

• Celebrating birthdays with a comedy show

• Naming children after famous comedians

• Writing letters to each other every month

• Giving all family members palindromic names

What comedic technique does Hannah describe that involves creating a pattern and then breaking it?

• The rule of three

• The callback

• The punchline twist

• The observational humor

Why did Hannah decide not to come out to her grandmother?

• She was not ready to accept her identity

• She wanted to focus on their similarities

• She feared her grandmother's reaction

• Her grandmother was not supportive of LGBTQ+

How did Hannah's autism diagnosis help her understand her life better?

• It made her realize she was a normal person

• It provided a cure for her anxiety

• It explained her struggles with communication

• It helped her overcome her fear of public speaking

What was the main goal of Hannah's show 'Nanette'?

• To make the audience laugh uncontrollably

• To share her trauma and connect deeply with the audience

• To showcase her comedic skills

• To win a comedy award