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From tormenting nerds on Hard Quiz to putting fellow comedians through their paces on Taskmaster, telly’s reigning king of comedy Tom Gleeson speaks with The Big Issue.
“I started selling The Big Issue during the pandemic. [It’s] really helping me. I now find myself with a bit of extra money. And it’s helped with my anxiety and my depression. I meet people who are very nice. And one of the best things is that you get to read a story you might not normally read. Some stories really impress me.”
Read MoreSelling the magazine gets me out of the house, it offers me independence and freedom. The best thing about it is that I get to meet all sorts of people. People always stop and have a chat.
Read More“When I’m selling The Big Issue, I can always get one real good meal, and I can always get books at a second-hand bookshop.”
Read MoreI like the flexibility of selling The Big Issue. I’ve met a few good people selling the mag. People are more inclined to talk to you that way.
Read More“I’ve been painting since my last breakdown, which was in 2012. I used it as a form of therapy – I pretty much painted myself better.”
Read More“I have cerebral palsy. I can walk but not very well. And I’m blind at night and have to wear glasses. I communicate with people using my iPad – I type what I want to say.”
Read More“I’m going to keep selling The Big Issue for as long as I can. It gets me out there and interacting with other people – it’s the best thing I ever did.”
Read More“Selling The Big Issue has given me something to do. I especially look forward to the pocket money. I treat myself to a nice dinner nearly every week.”
Read More“Big Issue has helped me lots. Customers tell me I’m doing well. They ask me if I want a cup of coffee. It feels real good inside. I want to keep selling the magazine and meeting people.”
Read More“I want to get back into the traditional workforce, but for now The Big Issue is there for me. It’s been a lifeline.”
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