Jack
Hester

In traditional Gaelic culture, the Seanchai (or the Storyteller) is the most revered member of the community. 

When Jack was growing up all he wanted to be Taoiseach (Prime Minister of Ireland) to be revered; as an adult, he concluded there were enough jokers in politics and decided to try become a comedian instead, and travel around the world telling jokes and stories to lift people’s spirits.

 

Perhaps being a comedian is a little like being a Seanchai.

 

 

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“Hester rattles through stories like an expert, getting us to payoff after payoff quickly.” - The Wee Review.

 

“Hester found the sweet spot between confidence – and the feeling he could say almost anything and get away with it – and conspiratorial conversation “ - Chortle.