What kind of person laughs at a stranger's face? I went to see Jimmy Barnes at the Regent Theatre last night. Twenty minutes before the show, I queued up for a bottle of water. A woman (probably in her 50s) in front of my turned around and saw me. She laughed at me. I … [Read more...]

  This is what (my) ichthyosis - Netherton's syndrome - feels like:: Papercuts in the under-boob region. I got out of the shower and put ointment on. I start with my face, then my feet and up my body. Face, feet, knees and chest, knees and chest. As I bent over, … [Read more...]

I was given tickets to two shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in exchange for honest reviews.  The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is one of my favourite times of the year - so much talent and so many laughs. I love the buzz in Melbourne! I haven't … [Read more...]

This post mentions of violence towards people with disability. I've seen Arnold Schwarzenegger's response to ableist language on his Facebook page. Many people have let me know. Someone on his Facebook page made an ableist comment about the Special Olympics, and … [Read more...]

  I'm excited to be featured on You Can't Ask That on ABC TV! You Can't Ask That asks groups of misunderstood, judged or marginalised Australians the awkward, inappropriate or uncomfortable questions you've always wanted to know the answers to, but have always been too … [Read more...]