The global pandemic has helped a lot of us to gain perspective, or lose our marbles a little too.

I've quit my day job, I move house next week (1st time home owner) and my 6 y/o is writing his letter for Santa

So yes I'm very available for freelance work

— Emma Doran Comedian (@EmmaLouDoran) August 9, 2021

Comedian Emma Doran announced this week that she has left her full time job to pursue her career in comedy. With no plan in place and a mortgage to pay, the mother of three tells Mairead Ronan why she has left secure work to pursue her passion

Find out more about Emma Doran and her hilarious sketches here

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