This is The Guardian.

A quick warning.

There is some strong language in this episode.

I'm Grace Dent and this is comfort eating from The Guardian.

A podcast where we pay homage to the lesser celebrated foods in life.

Because even as a restaurant critic, I believe the food that matters most is often that

snack you cobble together when you're curled upon the sofa.

Each week, I ask my guest to lift the lid on what comfort foods have seen them through

their lives, because you can tell a lot about a person from what they eat behind closed doors.

Hello, friends. Now, you find me sitting on my stairs in the hall, two stairs up since you ask.

I'm doing something very revolutionary today. It's something quite radical. I don't know if you've ever tried it.

I'm doing nothing, waiting for my guest. It is the comedian, broadcaster and podcaster, Susie Ruffle.

I never normally want to wait for any guests like this.

I like to try and play it very cool.

I pretend that they are just but a small bit part of my day rather than the main focus.

I suppose it's a bit like delaying, replying to a message from someone that you really fancy just for the sake of it.

I am the queen of playing the battle of who cares less wins.

There is actually something very wholesome and vulnerable to admit in, however, that Susie

Ruffle and she alone is my sole focus of the day.

Actually, it feels quite good to say that.

It is all about you today, Susie Ruffle.

The Portsmouth-born comedian Susie Rupples' comedy CV boasts an impressive live career.

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