Interview with Ed Byrne
Before his performance at a corporate in Battersea (see news column) Ed gave Comicus an exclusive interview, click “read more” to see the complete interview.
What’s been the best day of your life?
The first time Prince played in Ireland I was right up the front and caught a tambourine he threw into the crowd. I had my wallet stolen thar day but didn’t care.
If you were down to your last £50, what would you spend it on?
Booze
Where’s your favourite place in the world?
My own bed.
If you could chose one superpower what would it be and why?
America. Because I’ve wilfully misunderstood the question.
What do you want for Christmas?
Not to have to go anywhere. Unfortunately that’s not going to happen so I’ll settle for a new dressing gown.
Who is the most famous person in your mobile phone address book?
Davina McCall
What’s your favourite word?
Ispini. Pronounced Ish-pee-knee. It’s Irish for sausages. You can just hear them sizzle.
Who would you be proudest to make laugh?
I once made Eddie Izzard laugh. That was cool.
What’s been your worst job?
Stuffing envelopes in Lambeth Council offices. Sometimes mind numbing is worse than back breaking.
Who’s the first person you try new material out on?
My wife, generally. Unless the joke is about her, in which case, my mates Dara, Glenn or Brendon.
Have you ever been attacked by an animal?
Can’t say that I have. That’s because my tongue was torn out by a wolverine
Who was your last text from and what did it say?
My manager. “Ok. Will do.” Sometimes the truth isn’t that interesting.
What makes your blood boil?
People who dodge being truthful in questionnaires by trying to be funny.
What’s the most tragic CD or track on your iPod?
Dancing Queen by ABBA. It was on the Summer of Sam soundtrack.
What do you wish you’d known at 16?
That everything was going to be just fine.
What was the last white lie you told to someone?
I told my friend Brendon that he was right. He wasn’t. I said he was just to get him off the phone so I could finish this questionnaire.
What’s the best chat up line you’ve heard (or used!)?
I’ve been on Call My Bluff, you know.
What’s your worst habit?
I can’t stay out of my nose.
Who would play you in a Hollywood film?
I should, but I’d lose out to Mackenzie Crook.
If you were a flavour what would it be?
Cinnamon. It’s always the flavour that you’re not quite sure if it’s there or not. “Is there cinnamon in this. It tastes funny. I’m not sure what the flavour is. I think it might be cinnamon”
What’s your favourite meal?
Steak, chips and a fried egg. A lot harder to get hold of than you would expect.
Tell us a joke.
Went to the Canary Islands last year, didn’t see one canary. Going to the Virgin Islands this year, can’t wait.