Patrick Monahan (comedian)

Patrick Monahan (born 23 June 1976) is an Irish-Iranian[1] comedian, who won the television competition series Take the Mike in 2001 and Show Me the Funny in 2011.

Monahan also holds the world record for "Longest Hug" at a time of 25 hours and 25 minutes, alongside fellow comedian Bob Slayer.

She often makes an appearance at his comedy shows and is featured heavily in his material, describing their intimate life and other couple experiences.

[3] Monahan is a comedy festival regular and has performed solo shows in several cities, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Manchester, and also at most major venues throughout the UK.

[5] Monahan's humor relies heavily on audience interaction and an animated story-telling style that draws on his experiences.

[citation needed] In August 2011, Monahan won the ITV stand-up comedy contest Show Me the Funny.