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The Singaporean comedian in Silicon Valley making punchlines out of failures
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (1857+ words) A Meta programme manager by day and stand-up comic by night, San Francisco-based Elisha Tan tells CNA TODAY how she uses humour to make sense of setbacks and connect with strangers across the world. Like secret pop superstar Hannah Montana,…...
Why I turned my lifelong fear of embarrassment into a public art display
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (1314+ words) All her life, the fear of judgment and embarrassment has held CNA Digital's Nurjannah Suhaimi back from exploring her interests and potential. Here's how she finally faced her fear, and managed to find the charm in cringe. Years ago, I…...
Arrest of comedy writer sparks UK free speech row
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (596+ words) LONDON: The arrest of an Emmy award-winning comedy writer for allegedly insulting transgender people online has reignited a UK row over freedom of speech, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday (Sep 3) urging police to "focus on the most serious…...
CNA938 Rewind - Actor Julie Wee on playing the ruthless'Lady Macbeth in SRT's Shakespeare in the Park
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (815+ words) In "Culture Club, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with actor Julie Wee, now acting as Lady Macbeth in of Singapore Repertory Theatres staging of Macbeth in their "Shakespeare in the Park at Fort Canning. Wee discusses her role as one of William…...