Live webchat with Dawn French

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We are thrilled to announce that comedian, writer and actor Dawn French will be joining us here at the Towers on Wednesday 3 November, from 7.30pm to 8.30pm for a live webchat.
Dawn has appeared in some of the country's most long-running, fave shows including French and Saunders, The Comic Strip Presents?, Vicar of Dibley and most recently, Roger and Val Have Just Got In.
On top of her screen achievements, Dawn's memoir, Dear Fatty, topped the best-selling charts and now her first novel, A Tiny Bit Marvellous, is out and it's more than a tiny bit marvellous that she's joining us for a webchat. Hope you can too, but if you're unable to make it on Wednesday, post your questions here.

Oh, and I've already ordered your book. Loved Dear Fatty, even though my Best Friend left my copy on a train!

Mmmm, wagonwheels.

They aren't really smaller you know, sad but true.

I'm quite annoyed with you Dawn.

I've been trying desperately to stay away from Mumsnet for a while now, but you've deviously lured me back in. How could I miss saying hello to you ....Hello...

I'll never get anything done in life now. It's all your fault. Mumsnet is a swamp of cosiness and comfort. It's addictive I tell you. Leave now!!

You are lovely though

Do you have to wear super absorbent knickers just in case u wee yourself due to excessive laughter??

We like swearing ...

Desist with the Wagon Wheel adoration. They're Beelzebub's Vomit and the fact that so many of you believe otherwise makes me fear for the state of this country. Maybe the Daily Mail is right about that after all. Oh God that's awful.

I need a lie down.

@FellatioNelson

I haven't read it yet Dawn but of course I will immediately, if I get to come to the launch on Sunday.

And even if I don't. In fact, just for you, I'm going to order it from Amazon NOW. Kerr-ching!

That's computer-speak, Dawn.

Darling Fellatio I can do nothing but thank you from the heart of my bottom

Could you be a sweetheart and buy a few 'cos need to be high up on the charts this week and if you could review it favourably on Amazon and Mumsnet would be eternally grateful.

Thanks for answering. Jamie Theakston eh?

Thought you might be entertained to know that we got married the day after the Christmas special with the chocolate fountain - and we had a chocolate fountain at our reception!

And my cousin sang the Lord is my Shepherd instead of a 2nd reading - it wasn't really a VoD tribute, honest!

Yep it's on my Christmas list. It's been a while since someone called me janner :) ahhhh the memories...

I've never had a Wagon Wheel that didn't taste off.

I keep giving them another chance, but no. Always crap.

I have never been failed by a Penguin.

*** pinkyredrose

I'm sat here with a glass of red, have been looking forward to this for days! What are you doing after this chat Dawn?

Dunno, what you suggesting pinkyredrose?***

Well you could join me for a glass of wine of course?!

I completly agree with you SOH

@fridascruffs

Dawn for President. Or, you know, queen.

She'd never accept it .

Hi Dawn

I really need a big belly laugh this evening. Probably already been asked, but please can you tell me your favourite funniest joke.

I'll up pinkys glass and offer you a bottle

@jpg

Almost forgot about this, fortunately not

Dawn, your dad committed suicide, so did mine, how did you explain it to your daughter? My children have asked about mine and at the moment we have just said that he was very ill - ie mental illness. It is something that bothers me greatly

PS i love you too

My dad committed suicide when I was 18, so my daughter wasn't around yet. I have since tried to explain it to her, and you're right, it's very difficult. But it's very important to be honest.

I would definitely say that you should explain that depression is an illness, not just a sadness, because kids can get frightened by that otherwise.

Good luck.

Dear Dawn,
I like it best when you and your comedy partner Jennifer Saunders are in the white room. You have made me laff many times, thanks.

Are you recognised everywhere you go, or are there some countries where you can wander anonymously? and if not, is it worth it?

Your wish is my command Dawn.

I fancy a wagon wheel now. Not had one of them in years.

Sneaks another a question in...

Is Billie short for anything Dawn?

Oh Riven, that's lovely.