Homepage News Reviews - Acts - Shows - Screen - Radio - Books - Clubs Interviews Awards 2006 Edinburgh 2005 - Reviews - Blog - Previews Features Archive Awards 2005 Edinburgh 2004: - Previews - Shows - Diary Guestbook Forum © Emporium Of Mirth 2004 Editor: Lauren Murphy Reporters: Fiona Wilkie Natalie Joanne	Emporium of Mirth Lisa Egan It would have been difficult to review a friend had her act been appalling. As it is, I can legitimately gush about her without feeling guilty that my compliments are in any way forced. Lisa is a disabled lesbian from Essex, and she makes no bones about it. While her act centres on her disability, she doesn't expect sympathy. Neither does she use her five minute slot to self-righteously preach a message of overlooked independence to her able-bodied audience; instead, she does what most comedians with so-called "gimmicks" forget completely. She is quite simply funny. So, on both a personal and a professional note, I urge readers to go and see her. Reviewed by Nat, winter 2004 As well as her stand-up career. Lisa is also a columnist on the BBC's website 'Ouch' where she gives her take on disabled life in the capital - go read! here RSS  Printable version	Visit our Siamese Twin Sister Site!