Experience: I have the biggest mouth in the world

If you’re wondering whether I can fit a whole apple in my mouth – yes, I can

As a little girl, I used to pore over the Guinness Book of Records every Christmas. My family and I would spend Christmas Day looking at all the brilliant people who were using their unusual quirks and talents for good – whether that involved raising awareness, making people laugh or spreading the idea that “you are enough as you are”. I was in awe.

Flicking through pages of people with special skills and talents was very inspiring to me. I loved seeing so many people celebrated for their gifts and was hopeful that, one day, I would be too. I grew up wanting to become an entertainer. Before the pandemic, I had a day job in medical sales and spent my evenings showing up to acting and singing auditions or comedy open-mic nights. I was also in a band and sang at weddings.

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from The Guardian https://ift.tt/I2eLtf5