Hannah Gadsby is one of Australia's biggest comic success stories ever. Gadsby's sharp wit finds light in the dark, including in their own suffering, transforming what comedy can be.

A stand-up comedian originally from Tasmania, Gadsby's multi-title deal with Netflix transformed them into a global phenomenon. Their new show Woof premieres in March. They spoke to 7.30's Sarah Ferguson.

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