Flame-haired, award-winning comedian, Diane Spencer, shares a few words with Bobbysix.com ahead of her Edinburgh Fringe show, All Pervading Madness:
What can people who come to your Edinburgh show expect?
They can expect, in a physical sense, a woman standing in front of them telling stories, and whatever pictures appear in their minds, will provoke laughter. I really enjoy telling stories, and quite often they are personal in nature. I don't deal in politics, yet... I more deal in the everyday, the emotional, the interpersonal relationships we all have whether with someone we love, or someone we meet on a train. My show is about a journey home, and there are some tangents on the way.
How did you first get into stand-up? Was it something you always wanted to do?
I just wanted to find out if I was funny. And no it certainly wasn't, but once I did it the first time, I simply had to do it again, and again and here I am. Stand-up is something so different and instantaneous. When you listen to how a comedian - a really amazing comedian - talks, it's incredible. They take your mind into new places.
After Edinburgh, what else have you got planned for 2011?
Whatever writing projects emerge from the Edinburgh Fringe really. I'm going to a comedy festival in Denmark, a place called Arhaus, which I've never been to before.
Longer term, what artistic aspirations do you have?
I love science fiction, I'm currently working to write a sci-fi sitcom... watch this space for beehives and lasers.
What music will you be listening to on the journey to and from Edinburgh?
John Williams - 40 years.
It's outstanding, it includes Indiana Jones, Superman and Jurassic Park.
How did you first get into stand-up? Was it something you always wanted to do?
I just wanted to find out if I was funny. And no it certainly wasn't, but once I did it the first time, I simply had to do it again, and again and here I am. Stand-up is something so different and instantaneous. When you listen to how a comedian - a really amazing comedian - talks, it's incredible. They take your mind into new places.
After Edinburgh, what else have you got planned for 2011?
Whatever writing projects emerge from the Edinburgh Fringe really. I'm going to a comedy festival in Denmark, a place called Arhaus, which I've never been to before.
Longer term, what artistic aspirations do you have?
I love science fiction, I'm currently working to write a sci-fi sitcom... watch this space for beehives and lasers.
What music will you be listening to on the journey to and from Edinburgh?
John Williams - 40 years.
It's outstanding, it includes Indiana Jones, Superman and Jurassic Park.
Find out more about Diane - including tour dates - at her website.
Interview by Bobby Townsend.
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