Chris Kent discusses taking inspiration for his show from his wedding...
Tell us about your Fringe show...
Well I got married last year, so a lot of the show revolves around that and my honeymoon. It was an eventful year and as the honeymoon deteriorated a selfish part of me was thinking this could be a good Edinburgh show.
Best thing about the Fringe?
The best thing is just the sheer volume and variety of shows on offer.
Worst thing about the Fringe?
Flyering in the rain is never fun.
How many years have you been coming to the Fringe?
This is my fourth year.
Favourite Fringe venue?
I would say Assembly studio 4 at 6.35!
Best Fringe memory?
Seeing Dylan Moran at ‘Late n Live’, that was class.
Best heckle?
It was during a particularly tough gig in Dublin. I was struggling in front of 15 people. I admitted defeat and said "I don't know what to do anymore". A woman then stood up and shouted "CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP HIM". The level of concern in her voice has haunted me to this very day.
Craziest on stage experience?
A man in the audience refused to believe I was from Cork. He insisted I was from Kerry, because I apparently sounded like his boss who was from Kerry. He wouldn't leave it go until I showed him ID. It was really bizarre, he was from Dublin himself and had never been to Kerry or Cork.
What’s on your rider?
I've never had one, I normally just grab a coffee on the way to the gig.
How do you wind down after a show?
There is this beautiful spot in Edinburgh where I like to go dogging - I mean jogging.
What do you love about Scotland?
I really love the accent.
What do you like about Edinburgh?
Arthur's Seat is great.
What’s the most Scottish thing you’ve done?
I tried some Scottish whiskey, I couldn't keep it down. That made me feel very unmanly.
What kind of jokes do a Scottish crowd seem to respond to?
They respond to most funny jokes. The biggest response, good or bad, is usually to something different that stands out from the rest.
Favourite joke?
I’m hoping that you mean one of my jokes.
"Christopher is actually my real name! Chris is just something the boys made up"
See Chris Kent: Stop Stalling at Assembly George Square Studios (Venue 17) from August 29th-31st.
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