After years of superb work at the very top of the circuit, Hal Cruttenden is finally breaking through into the mainstream. We talk about how the best subjects are the ones that scare him, what risks are involved when sharing his flaws so honestly, and what’s made him so angry he’s walked off the stage. We also learn Hal’s secrets of preparation for panel games, and discover how even the successful never feel safe…

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Filed Under: Corporate Gigs, Edinburgh, Festival, Frankie Boyle, Fringe, Gene Perret, Interview, Late N' Live, Live, Mock The Week, Radio 4, Reginald D. Hunter, Simon Evans, Susan Calman, The Comedy Store, Touring Comedian, TV Comedy, Twitter

Mike Gunn survived a serious drug addiction to become a circuit favourite, loved for the warmth in his dark humour, and for his exceptional joke-writing.
As well as including some excellent practical suggestions for playing important clubs and surviving corporate work, he also talks in depth about his creative process, and his unique journey from weeping photocopier-repairman to thriving TV comic.
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Filed Under: Andy Parsons, Dark Humour, Frankie Boyle, Gene Perret, Improv, Interview, Jimmy Carr, Mark Billingham, Michael McIntyre, Mike Gunn, Plagiarism, Russell Brand, Sean Meo, Stephen K Amos, TV Comedy