Handstands In The Dark: A True Story of Growing Up and Survival

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Godley and her sister, Ann Crawford, were sexually abused by their maternal uncle, David Percy. Percy, who was 12 years older than Godley, molested her and her sister for a number of years during their childhoods. Percy was charged for the crimes in 1993 after the sisters decided to come forward, and was later found guilty and sentenced to two years in prison in 1996. [9]

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She won an award for the "Best Show Concept" at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival in 2002, and the "Spirit of the Festival" in 2006. [20] In 2005 her autobiography Handstands in the Dark was published. [21] In 2006, she was a finalist for the Edinburgh Evening Times' "Scotswoman of the Year" award. [22] In 2002, 2006, 2008 and 2009, she was nominated as "Best International Guest" by the New Zealand Comedy Guild. [23] Janey's mother was Annie Currie 'world famous actor and singer, in her hea'd. A storyteller and a template for Janey's own performing, undoubtedly. Godley, Janey (31 December 2016). "My brother's death announced on FACEBOOK". Medium . Retrieved 25 August 2021. I'm rebelling against my upbringing': Ashley Storrie on being the daughter of a comedy legend". HeraldScotland. 30 July 2017.Comedian Janey Godley plans Glasgow Against Trump rally in George Square". The National. 19 October 2016 . Retrieved 19 February 2017. English, Paul (27 December 2020). "Janey Godley is an artist at the peak of her vocal powers". The TImes . Retrieved 25 August 2021. Petrol bomb pensioner shows old gang hatreds die hard". The Scotsman. 6 January 2008 . Retrieved 30 September 2017.