Linda Helen Smith: A Life in Comedy Linda Helen Smith (1958-2006) was a celebrated English comedian and comedy writer whose sharp wit and intelligent humor left an indelible mark on British radio and comedy. Though not a traditional artist in the visual sense, her masterful use of language and performance established her as a unique voice and a significant figure in contemporary British culture. Early Life and Career Beginnings Born in Erith, Kent, in 1958, Linda Smith received her education at Erith College of Technology (now Bexley College) and the University of Sheffield, where she stud…