Canada’s ‘Princess Warrior’ stops by our podcast (minus the sword)

About this episode

Mary Walsh discusses her iconic character Marg Delahunty and her new memoir.

Mary Walsh is so much more than one iconic character, but for countless Canadians she will always be Marg Delahunty, Princess Warrior. Her sword-wielding alter ego — who ambushed politicians, cornered them with uncomfortable questions, and even kissed one would-be prime minister on the lips — was a favourite on This Hour Has 22 Minutes, the long-running sketch show she created. But Marg is only one small part of her story. Walsh’s new book — Brassy Bit of Aging Crumpet: A Memoir in Pieces — l...

People in this episode

Guest: Mary Walsh

Topics covered

• comedy
• memoir
• Canadian culture
• political satire
• media

Keywords

• Mary Walsh
• Marg Delahunty
• memoir
• comedy
• political satire

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Village Media Inc.

Books & works: Brassy Bit of Aging Crumpet: A Memoir in Pieces

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