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LOCAL LAUGHS GARETH WAUGH EDINBURGH’S GARETH WAUGH HAS A GO AT OUR Q&A
Can you tell us about the moment when you thought ‘stand-up is for me’? When I was backpacking in Australia I picked up a job at the Sydney Comedy Store behind the bar. They have a competition called Raw there that’s for new acts and I remember watching one night and the standard was shocking! I remember watching it and thinking ‘I could be as bad as that’. Do you have any pre-show rituals you can tell us about? Not really, though there is a slight moment right before I go on stage at some gigs where the absurdity of what I’m doing washes over me and I realise I’m getting to do something and play the same stages as some of my heroes and idols have played and it really gees me up.
How do you handle hecklers? I actually do get heckled quite a lot. I think people look at me as an easy target or think I won’t handle it. I really enjoy it; it keeps you fresh and on your toes.
Where do you draw the line when it comes to ‘offensive comedy’? Racism, homophobia etc etc. I think that type of comedy is very rare, however. If you’re getting upset by a so-called ‘offensive’ comedian like Jim Jefferies, then grow up.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received from another comedian so far? Don’t be a dick. ■ The Stand, Edinburgh, Mon 4, Wed 27 Sep; The Stand, Glasgow, Tue 12, Thu 21–Sat 23, Tue 26 Sep. See more of this q&a at list.co.uk/comedy
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