What’s the show about this week?
Me! I used to be a one-liner guy, until I did a gig the day I split up with my girlfriend. I just talked about being dumped – and got the best laughs of my entire career. I’ve been plagiarising my life ever since.
Who is your comedy hero?
Scott Capurro! He’s incredibly fearless – he’s banned from a whole bunch of clubs, and you’re never more than 20 seconds from a cracking punchline.
What’s the funniest thing you have ever seen?
I once saw a man slip on a banana skin. In real life.
What’s your favourite joke?
“It’s incredible to think, but every single Scotsman started off as a Scotch egg. Small and gingery.” I think of that Milton Jones line every time I have a picnic.
What’s the biggest myth about being a stand-up?
That we’re brave. I’ve had soldiers just back from Afghanistan telling me that, and it’s nonsense.
Foundry Tickler Free Comedy Night. Aug 8.
Free, 3-7 Delancey, NW1 7NL
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