In the second part of our conversation, standup and comic actor David Cross explores offence, outrage and sensitivity.
We also talk about his work on Arrested Development and Mr Show, and dig into his process, his struggle to write jokes, and how to regard an audience as a living breathing thing…

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Filed Under: Andy Kaufman, Arrested Development, Bigger And Blacker, Happy Mondays, Interview, Jerry Seinfeld, John Benjamin, Lenny Bruce, Marilyn Quail, Mr Show, Political Comedy, Robin Williams, Steve Martin, Steven Wright, Tobias Funke, Touring Comedian, TV Comedy, USA

The star of “Arrested Development”, “Mr Show” and “The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret”, David Cross is also a phenomenal stand-up, whose work howls at the stupidity and hypocrisy around him.
In part one of this interview he talks about his earliest material and how he overcame the fear of bombing onstage, and speaks very frankly about the cycle of anger and depression that could grip him in his less creative moments…

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Rubber-legged comedy mantis Asher Treleaven has been nominated for the most prestigious awards in the UK and Australia. He talks here about his transition from art-house darling to club-fit road act, and the changes in his strategy towards festivals.
As well as exploring the development of his persona, he’s also admirably frank in describing his concerns about a dwindling audience, something he faces despite his critical acclaim…

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Filed Under: Adam Hills, Ali McGregor, Bec Sutherland, Benny Boot, Bill Hicks, Brass Eye, Celia Pacquola, Chris Morris, Clown, Dylan Moran, Eddie Murphy, Edinburgh, Festival, Fringe, Interview, Louis CK, Mark Thomas, Melbourne Comedy Festival, Monty Python, Rhod Gilbert, Robin Ince, Robin Williams, Stephen Merchant, Stewart Lee, Terry Alderton