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February 12, 2007
Interview Questions
Did some written interview answers today for a sydney publication. They never use all of them though, and sometimes none of them. So I thought, dagnabbit, at the least I can put my answers up in my diary, so I can remember later what I think about stuff. So here you go diary! Questions and answers!
QUESTIONS
1. Why don’t you get a real job?
I don’t like standardised rejection letters. That said, I don’t think I’d like overly specific and personal rejection letters either. I guess it’s easier just to leave the whole thing to the pros.
2. The Australian sense of humour: good, bad or non-existent?
Great, and worth preserving.
3. What can you offer the average punter that a night in front of the telly couldn’t?
The TV doesn’t accidentally spit on you when it gets worked up.
4. Have you ever had a partner laugh during a, well, an intimate moment?
Sure, but only because of my material.
5. Most glamorous “Look, Mum, I’m a celebrity!” moment?
My mother died when I was very young, but thanks for bringing it up. However if she was alive, I’m sure it would have been when I officially opened the Third Annual Pensington Stoat Race (sponsored by Dobb’s Hotdog Stands Inc.). I don’t know much about her, but she did like stoats, I remember that much. And fast ones were her favourite.
6. Least glamorous “Oh, God, who threw up in the tour bus?” moment?
Actually that was it, except there wasn’t a bus. Or a tour. Or a God.
7. Comedians: failed rock stars or intellectual giants?
Does it have to be one or the other? And does my question in effect answer yours? Rock out!
8. Insider trading time! What comedian (other than your lovely self) should punters check out at the Cracker Comedy Festival?
Kent Valentine – his energy and verve makes me feel unfit, so that kind of makes watching him like a workout. And Dave Jory - he’s amusingly bald and, as a bonus, an excellent gag man.
9. Beverage of choice?
Free.
10. Favourite album?
The Lilo and Stitch soundtrack.
11. Favourite book?
Sir Joshua and the Unprofessional Dragon.
12. Favourite film?
Labyrinth.
13. History’s most under-appreciated superhero?
The working class man. And we’re gonna keep it that way!
14. How do you fill the lonely hours travelling and waiting for gigs?
By savouring the chance to be away from all my friends and loved ones.
15. Any advice for wannabe comedians?
Be prepared for the rest of your life to turn a shade paler.
16. Complete: Two comedians walk into a bar…
... to get to the other side.
Posted by Sam Bowring at February 12, 2007 06:36 PM