Ahead of his upcoming show at Warehouse Four here in Dubai (Weds 27 Feb), we caught up with award winning English comedian Ian Smith to ask him a few ‘off the wall’ questions. Here’s what he had to say…
What’s the most interesting thing about you that we wouldn’t learn from your resume?
I almost always wear two pairs of socks at the same time. I don’t know if that’s interesting, or weird. One pair of short socks, one pair of long socks. I don’t know why I do this.
What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently?
I have just booked a holiday to Chernobyl with my brother. I think that’s very funny. I also recently went to New Zealand, and a glowworm cave tour suddenly turned into a sheep-shearing event for no reason at all. That was very funny. The shearer got the sheep in a headlock and started doing a voice for the sheep saying, “I’m about to get my hair cutâ€.
What is your least favorite thing about humanity?
The whole Brexit thing is certainly pretty terrible at the minute, just a bit of a mess. There are worse things going on in the world – but that’s the main thing we talk about in the UK right now!
Best heckler putdown that you wish was yours?
I remember laughing for a very long time when a heckler shouted, ‘You’re shit’ at a comedian and they just very confidently replied, ‘No I’m not’.
What’s the weirdest place you’ve ever vomited?
If I’ve vomited anywhere weird I’ve probably been too drunk to remember. I usually just go for a classic – sink or toilet. Sorry that I haven’t been more exciting here. I’ll try vomit up on a water slide or something in the next few weeks.
How many days have you gone without showering?
When I was younger we only had a bath – so technically, about 8 years (longer if it wasn’t for hotel showers).
Cats or dogs?
Dogs. I really want a husky ever since I went sledding in Norway. I also crashed the sled and nearly broke a mans arm, but that didn’t put me off the huskies.
What would I find in your refrigerator?
Edam cheese – the most adventurous of all the cheeses. It almost tastes of nothing.
If you could only choose one song to play every time you walked into a room for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Happy Birthday. Then people would think they’d forgotten my birthday and I’d get presents or just a free drink or two.
If you couldn’t be comedian, what’s your backup plan?
A hotshot lawyer, shouting ‘objection’ and helping innocent clients escape prison. I think I watch too much TV.
Worst decision you ever made?
Saying the most interesting thing about myself is that I wear two pairs of socks.
What was the last gift you gave someone? And to whom?
My fiancé is a children’s book illustrator – I bought her a children’s book that I think she’d like.
Any advice for your previous boss?
I’ve only ever been a stand-up comedian. I was lucky enough to get cast in a sitcom when I graduated and have done bits of acting work and stand-up since then.
We finish the interview and you step outside the office and find a lottery ticket that ends up winning $10 million. What would you do?
I think I would buy my home town’s football team and make them playing in shirts that have my face on. I would give some to family, friends and charity too – but not after I’d seen how much those football shirts cost.
Show details:
Event info:
Where: Warehouse Four
When: Wednesday 27th February
Time: 8pm (Doors open 6.30pm)
Door policy: Over 18’s only.
Price: AED 75
Tickets: https://ticketslover.com/dubai/events/fringefour-presents-ian-smith-live-in-dubai
Website: https://www.warehousefour.com/ian-smith-craft
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/413557622731770/
