So much of my identity was tied up in that part of my career that, for a moment, I worried giving up would make me lose my sense of self. Am I even a comedian if I don’t do stand-up? Will everyone think I’m a massive failure?

I ask Dawn if she has any regrets about closing BOB, and her response reassures me. “I still think quitting is one of the best decisions I have ever made,” she says. “Despite how proud I am of what BOB was, I am more proud of letting it go.”

That’s when I came to a realisation: no one can take what I’ve achieved away from me. No one can deny my hard work or my bravery. And as anyone who has ever quit will know, sometimes saying no and walking away is the most courageous thing you can do.

When we give something up we don’t give up what we’ve learned from that experience. Rather, we go forwards armed with new skills and knowledge to apply to the next challenge. I now know that people who aren’t my friends or relatives think I’m funny. I’m also pretty slamming at social media. If you need a consultant with a sense of humour, please do hit me up.

"Why quitting my career was the best decision I ever made"