Olaf Falafel talks about his new show, The Cheese of Truth.
Tell us about your Fringe show
It’s a standup show mixed with my (increasingly viral) six second Vine videos. Aided with slices of mystical cheese, I attempt to answer the question, ‘What makes a man?’. It’s not suitable for people with dairy/joke intolerances.
How does it feel to be playing the Fringe for the first time?
I’ve performed up here several times before but this is the first time I’ll have done an hour long show on my own. Throughout the month of August I’ll be making the same half-scared, half-excited face that I pull in my passport photo (I used the photo from a roller-coaster ride in my passport.)
Best live act seen at Fringe?
I think the best thing I saw last year was Pete Dobbing in his underpants balancing on a 12 foot stepladder whilst juggling knives on the Royal Mile.
Best thing about the Fringe?
You will never run out of things to see
Worst thing about the Fringe?
You will never get to see everything there is to see
If you were not a performer/comedian what would you be doing?
I’d definitely NOT be working in a bank vault, I recently had to give up a job in one due to bullion in the workplace.
How do you combat pre-gig nerves?
I imagine everybody is naked, but then I get visibly aroused so I have to mentally dress them again and then I’m back to being nervous.
Worst on stage experience?
Forgetting to mentally redress the audience and then walking on stage with an erection
How do you recover from a hefty heckle? Do you have a set of stock replies?
I have just my charm and good looks to rely on
What do you love about Scotland?
The scenery and the people are beautiful
What do you like about Edinburgh?
Everywhere is walkable
What’s the most Scottish thing you’ve done?
I once walked 500 miles and then walked 500 more
Who’s your favourite Scottish comedian?
Does Ivor Cutler count? Can I have Ivor Cutler please
Favourite joke?
What do you call a man with no body but a massive nose?
Nobody knows.
Favourite Scottish food/drink?
Macaroni cheese pies from that pie place on the bridge
Olaf Falafel: The Cheese of Truth is on at The City Café until August 28.
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