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    Katherine Ryan hits out at sexism in comedy as she plans return to stand-up

    by Tina Campbell Nov 28, 2023 3 minutes
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    Katherine Ryan says she is itching to go on tour again next year, but that the realities of motherhood have been holding her back.

    The Canadian comedian, 40, shares son Fred, two, and daughter Fenna, who turns one next month, with her husband Bobby Kootstra. She also has 14-year-old Violet from a previous relationship.

    Ryan unveiled her second pregnancy to the world when she stepped on stage at 38 weeks pregnant, and says she was back on tour "pretty much" after Fred was born. Towards the end of the tour, she

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