In December I was the host/MC for a 3000 person event in Dublin that required me to draw on all my skills as an entertainer, writer and performer. I am in my element in these types of settings, but with a good shot of nerves to keep me on my toes.

It was a truly all-encompassing creative endeavour. To keep everyone in that room connected and engaged, was a huge lesson in tearing down the invisible walls between performer and audience, and building a sense of occasion and community that would stay with everyone long after. A coupe of costume changes helped too.