Comics aim to ease tragedy

At nearly 60 years of age, comedian, actress and writer Denise Scott praises her audiences for keeping her comedy career alive.

A barrel of laughs and such a sweet-natured lady, Scott is well-known for her television role as the lovable Trish Gross on _Winners and Losers _and has made many appearances on _Spicks and Specks _.

Scott is headlining this year's Comedy for a Cure and Care event alongside long-time friend, comedian and presenter Peter Rowsthorn.

"Pete sort of put me on to it and got me involved in it," Scott said.

"I have got to say he is the funniest man in the world - God, he is a riot that guy."

Comedy for a Cure and Care raises money to support West Australians diagnosed with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other blood-related diseases.

Although Scott doesn't know anyone personally suffering leukaemia, charity events are something she holds close to her heart.

"It is a really fantastic privilege to be able to do something to help raise money for good causes," she said.

"It is a real simple way of giving back something because I have quite a good time doing my work and it feels good putting it to good use."

Scott began stand-up comedy work in the 1980s as a way of earning some money while waiting to get some acting work.

"In this business, in Australia, you do whatever work you get," she said.

"I have to work hard at it, especially now that I am old.

"I find the older I get, the more aware I am of how much work I have to do to keep going, to keep getting gigs, keep it fresh and relevant to people."

As well as being a successful writer, actress and comedian, Scott joked about her new-found crochet passion.

"I'm alright at it," Scott said.

"I have made a massive bedspread and I seem to have quite the flair for it and have become quite addicted to it."

Scott and Rowsthorn will team up to take to the stage, performing their hilarious stand-up, at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre on April 11.

"It is a real simple way of giving back something because I have quite a good time doing my work and it feels good putting it to good use" - Denise Scott