GOSH spoke exclusively to comedian Jack Dee ahead of Channel 4’s Comedy Gala.

The Comedy Gala at London’s O2 Arena is benefitting Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.

What motivated you to get involved with the Channel 4’s Comedy Gala?
When I was told about it I was going to do it. I didn’t even have to think about it.

Do you have any connections to GOSH at all?
My son was at the hospital when he was younger and had to stay in over several nights. It was no picnic – being in hospital never is – but everybody at the hospital were great and he’s OK now.

What are you thoughts on Channel 4’s Comedy Gala benefitting GOSH?
It is great. Some causes there are no questions about helping.

What do you do to stay fit?
I go to the gym and I do a bit of running. I’m regular but I’m no fanatic. I find that it’s been useful.I’ve actually just got a personal trainer. It’s Pilates for me next too. It might not be for me though.

What are your top tips for looking and feeling good?
Have you seen me? I don’t think I’m the person to ask. I don’t know, maybe smile a lot: smile and the whole world smiles with you.

Have you ever had to stay in hospital? How was it?
I’ve just come out. I was there last night for a hernia operation – I think I can still feel the morphine in my system.

How was it?

I really enjoyed it.
Actually, I think I did. I had my own TV which was great. It was the first time I had control over the remote controller since my kids were born. In fact, I might book to go back in…

What is your advice to children and young people who have health problems?
I wouldn’t dream to give them advice. They find their own way through what they have to go through and I couldn’t imagine some of the things they have to deal with.I find how kids can deal with some very serious health problems staggering. It is inspiring.

Would you have liked a health website written specifically teenagers when you were younger?
I would have liked it. It would definitely have helped.

Do you have any other health advice you’d like to share?
Yes I do: if you feel that there is something wrong with you, go to the hospital.
Don’t worry if you think it is embarrassing – these people have dealt with everything so it isn’t going to matter to them.
Getting things checked out is always the best thing to do.

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