My Battle With Anorexia | Dave Chawner | TEDxClapham
Using comedy as a tool to remove the stigma surrounding eating disorders Dave uses comedy to engage audiences and explain his battle with anorexia. He talks about his tour 'Over It' and experiences...
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Translator: Ellen Maloney Reviewer: Denise RQ Hello, my name is Dave and I am an anorexic. I have been recovering from anorexia for the past eight or nine years; everyone needs a hobby. (Laughter) That is what this is all about. Before we kick off, I am very comfortable talking about this. I do not want anyone to be awkward or kind of cringing. You can see me, I am not butch or tough. I will be honest; I do not even have a strong bladder. (Laughter) That is what this is for. It is just a massive TENA pad. (Laughter) If you saw me in the street, you are not going to think, "Phwoa! There is an alpha male." Much more likely, "Oh, vegetarian!" (Laughter) You would be right because I have been veggie for a while now. There are...
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Translator: Ellen Maloney Reviewer: Denise RQ Hello, my name is Dave and I am an anorexic. I have been recovering from anorexia for the past eight or nine years; everyone needs a hobby. (Laughter) That is what this is all about. Before we kick off, I am very comfortable talking about this. I do not want anyone to be awkward or kind of cringing. You can see me, I am not butch or tough. I will be honest; I do not even have a strong bladder. (Laughter) That is what this is for. It is just a massive TENA pad. (Laughter) If you saw me in the street, you are not going to think, "Phwoa! There is an alpha male." Much more likely, "Oh, vegetarian!" (Laughter) You would be right because I have been veggie for a while now. There are...
