Comedian and author Dawn French has opened up about her latest novel, *Enough*, while sharing reflections on life and her aversion to dance competitions such as BBC1’s *Strictly Come Dancing*. The book, which will be released tomorrow, centers on a 68-year-old grandmother named Etta who decides to make one final day alive and gathers her family to reveal this choice.

French, who gained fame through the BBC sitcom *The Vicar of Dibley* and her long-running partnership with Jennifer Saunders, describes *Enough* as a life-affirming exploration of mortality and control. “The challenge I have set myself is to talk about big, scary stuff, but infuse it with some kind of hope,” she said. The story is informed by her own experiences, including the loss of her father to suicide when she was 19, though she emphasizes that Etta’s decision is rooted in personal agency and a sense of having lived fully.

Reflecting on her process, French noted that writing the novel was not emotionally difficult, though recording the audiobook brought a different challenge. “I did not know what the ending of the book would be. I climbed into the character to see who could persuade me what to do,” she explained, highlighting a departure from her previous four novels where the endings were predetermined.

French also candidly discussed her relationship with dance and her reluctance to participate in *Strictly Come Dancing*. Despite enjoying dancing, she cited concerns about her “wobbly knee” and discomfort with the program’s intense schedule, sequin costumes, and the pressure of performing in front of judge Craig Revel Horwood. “I don’t want to lose my marriage!” she joked, referencing the show’s often flirtatious atmosphere.

Alongside promoting her literary work, French recounted memorable moments from her entertainment career. She recalled an incident at a wrap party for *The Vicar of Dibley* where she injured her hip while dancing to Shakira’s “Hips Don’t Lie.” The comic actress also reminisced about a famous 1995 Comic Relief kiss with Hugh Grant, which raised £1 million, as well as a chance encounter with Brad Pitt during a London night out with Saunders, in which Pitt kissed her on the cheek.

Currently married to charity executive Mark Bignell, French lives in a five-bedroom home near the Devon-Cornwall border. She continues to balance her career with writing, podcasting with Saunders, and stand-up tours, describing herself as a “functioning introvert” who finds greatest joy in solitude and creativity.

On contemplating her own mortality, French takes a lighthearted approach. When asked what she would like people to say at her funeral, she joked that she hopes they acknowledge her prowess in bed—adding she is “an excellent sleeper.” She also expressed a willingness to embrace any less flattering remarks with humor, saying, “I love the idea of owning that.”

*Enough* will be available from tomorrow, further establishing French’s evolving voice as a novelist alongside her enduring presence in comedy and performance.