This episode of Get Yourself a Proper Job I talk to Michael Fabbri.  Michael has been a stand up for over 15 years and tours the country as a top club comedian.  Here we talk about being funny at school and the consequences of that, how school shapes you and how his dyslexia has affected the way the thinks creatively (or not).   We also talk about how he didn't have a clue how to break into the business and the focus that is need to make it your living.  We also chat about the civil service jobs we've both done to make ends meet and how bad has been held up by his bad decisions.  Additionally there is a delightful interruption from Michael's daughter about Narwhals, which is the podcast highlight. Michael Fabbri made his mark on the UK circuit by appearing on Channel 4‘s ‘So you think your Funny competition’. And has a superb reputation on the comedy circuit. He regularly performs at major comedy clubs throughout the UK and all over the world. Michael has supported some of the biggest name in comedy including Micky Flanagan, Lucy Porter & Stephen K Amos. He is also an active writer for TV & Radio show. Fabbri manages to effortlessly slip between some harsh, controversial topics to light-hearted silliness to make for a refreshingly eclectic and brilliantly funny act, which has taken him to the Edinburgh Festival and beyond.