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Transgender comedian sheds light on personal struggles through stand-up

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August 10, 2015, 12:58:47 AM
Transgender comedian sheds light on personal struggles through stand-up

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The Malay Mail/Monday August 10, 201510:25 AM GMT+8/Reuters

"LONDON, Aug 10 — When transgender comedian Sarah Franken takes to the stage armed with an act full of quirky, satirical and often controversial characters, she first allows herself a moment of vulnerability. "I'm Sarah, I'm going to do some character comedy for you, but I want you to know that this is not a character", she tells the audience while pointing at herself in a small London pub. The American comedian — who formerly performed and won plaudits and awards as Will Franken — started living as Sarah earlier this year, at the age of 42, after leaving a serious relationship and recovering from a drink and drugs problem. "
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