As part of TW Lit Fest 2025!
SCATTER BRAIN: HOW I FINALLY GOT OFF THE ADHD ROLLERCOASTER AND BECAME THE OWNER OF A VERY TIDY SOCK DRAWER.
Join much-loved comedian Shappi Khorsandi whilst she is being interviewed by Robin Ince. Looking back on her life through the lens of ADHD and finally makes sense of the chaos. From discovering the joys of shoplifting through to finally understanding her attraction to toxic men, Scatter Brain will have you laughing (and crying) as you find out what it's really like to live a life out of control.
Shappi said: “Some brains, through no fault of their own, pack a bag, turn the lights off and run away to the seaside the moment they are meant to be doing homework, paying bills or not putting the cat in the fridge. These are ADHD brains. I have one and believe me they are as common as being left-handed, flat footed or genuinely enjoying anchovies on a pizza.”
Undiagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder made Shappi's life a frustrating, maddening rollercoaster. With very little focus except when hyper-focusing (on the wrong things), making the same mistakes repeatedly and regularly burning out until she was sobbing. When finally diagnosed with ADHS in her 40s it felt like the lights had been turned on after a lifetime in the dark. Whether you suspect you might have ADHD or you are here to enjoy the ride, Shappi will take you on her hilarious journey of self-discovery where you just might learn something useful about yourself too!
Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival 2025 is proudly sponsored by:
7.00pm
Full Price: £15.00
Running Time: 1 hour + Q&A
Age Recommendation: 14+
A Book signing will be conducted post show
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