Without those two major assets, you had to find a “thing” and mine became trying to make people laugh. A 92-year-old gave me some tips on the different settings. If you’re a comedy goer, try to find a reviewer you share taste with, rather than just reading whatever comes out! View image in fullscreen ‘I generally just try to write truthful comedy about stuff that scares or embarrasses me’ … Ania Magliano. My first ever gig was to two old men in an Arsenal-themed pub who were just trying to have a quiet pint.