In this candid Australian Story, Token Artist Dave Hughes returns to his hometown of Warrnambool to explore the roots of his addiction to comedy and its impact on his life.

His wife and children, as well as friends Rove McManus and Kate Langbroek, share their insights into a contradictory and complex man who struggles in equal parts with self-loathing and self-love.

You can watch Hughey’s episode of AUSTRALIAN STORY on demand on ABC iview