Julia Morris on returning to 'school' with fresh ADHD diagnosis
The principal of Class Clowns Academy — an admittedly fake school whose only pupils are comedians — talks returning to the classroom for her new show, as someone diagnosed with ADHD later in life.
Julia Morris, a prominent figure in Australian performing arts, is returning to school-like environment for a new TV game show Class Clowns. The 58-year-old actress and comedian leads six comedians, including Nina Oyama, Matt Okine, and Becky Lucas, as they complete assignments in various subjects. Morris' decision to go back to school came a year after she announced her ADHD diagnosis.
In her promo rounds, Morris repeatedly mentioned that school was not one of her special gifts. Despite this, she finds the role to be an unexpected and earnest addition to her career. Morris, who studied at St Joseph's Catholic College and Santa Sabina College in Sydney, recalled her fond memories of laughter and her focus on being funny and lightening moments.
She realized her undiagnosed ADHD during her high school years, which led to her being described as lovely but disruptive. The experience of attending school in the 70s and 80s as a young woman with ADHD was challenging, filled with constant trouble and a lack of support. However, Morris believes that her time in school allowed her to reclaim that time by connecting with her childhood self, while also gaining confidence from her current self.
Her performance as the principal in Class Clowns aims to showcase a different side of her, as she encourages and gets the best out of her students.
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