Lindsay Webb

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Lindsay Webb
Born (1973-06-20) 20 June 1973 (age 46)
Australia.
MediumComedian, Presenter
Website www.lindsaywebb.com.au

Lindsay Webb (born 20 June 1973) is an Australian comedian based in Brisbane. [1] [2] [3] Originally getting his break in radio [4] Webb has been performing stand-up comedy all over the world since 1998, [5] [6] including major comedy festivals [7] such as Melbourne International Comedy Festival [8] [9] and Adelaide Fringe. [10] [11]

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Guinness World Record

As well as headlining at major clubs and events all over the world, [13] [14] Webb also holds a Guinness Book of World Records record for the world's longest ever stand-up gig by a solo artist, [15] [16] performing for 38 hours and 6 minutes. [17]

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  2. ↑ "Bris Funny Fest 2017 Welcomes Dozens Of Comedians To Brisbane". SceneStr. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
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  4. ↑ "Three Gold Coast comedians - Steve Allison, Lindsay Webb and Fiona McGary - on life on stage". Gold Coast Bulletin. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
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  7. ↑ "The Tangled Webb at Falls!". Echo Net Daily. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
  8. ↑ Landy, Samantha. "Lindsay Webb in What's Your Name, What Do You Do? ★★★★". The Herald Sun. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
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  13. ↑ Kiesten, McCauley. "Lindsay Webb at Adelaide Fringe". Weekend Notes. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
  14. ↑ "Laughing out loud for a good cause". Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
  15. ↑ "Comedy world record attempt is no joke". Youtube. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
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