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TheThis Countrystar on her new series,Rain Dogs,and finding the light in the dark.
Am I alright?Daisy May Cooperasks.
The comedian has just found out that Ive watched her new series,Rain Dogs.
Cooper wont be watching it herself; at this point, she actively avoids looking back on her work.
It actually gives me anxiety, you just start a downward spiral, she explains.
Why did I do that?
Why did I say that?
But we can’t go back in time.
We just have to [move on] ‘cause otherwise we’ll kill ourselves.
(Ajoke she made about the Sugababesat the awards was deemed a little on the nose for some.
They were actually doing their lip liner and they were lovely.
I honestly thought that after I might have to kill myself…
Rain Dogsis a bit depressing, Cooper says with a smile.
A parent herself, Cooper isnt afraid to address the realities of motherhood.
It’s the best-worst thing that can ever happen to you, she says leaning forward.
I love my children unconditionally.
I will put them before everything.
But there are times that you f*cking resent them.
Cooper pauses for a beat: And then you feel guilt for feeling that.
Imperfect is how she prefers her characters: I actually don’t really like characters that are too likable.
I like to see flawed human beings, because that’s what I am.
Below, Cooper shares her thoughts on the sex industry, drugs, and the true power of humour.
It’s what pisses me off about people that give homeless people sandwiches.
On laughing at the dark times
I think that’s what we do, isn’t it?
Especially with poverty, the only thing you have left is humour.
I think that’s why there’s so many working-class standups.
It is a real human defense mechanism.
She was so embarrassed.
Just goes to show it doesn’t matter what you do for your kids.
It will never be right, it will never be good enough.
I didn’t think for a minute it would embarrass her.
I thought she’d love it.
Honestly, it gives me the ick so bad.
Don’t tell him that.
On hosting an American awards show
Oh abso-f*cking-lutely, 1000%.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
This article was originally published onMarch 7, 2023
