Sun Herald January 20 2002
Case Study: Wil Anderson
Q: When and where was your first overseas trip?
It was an accident. I was looking for a pair of shoes in the back of my wardrobe and stumbled into the magical kingdom of Narnia.
Q: What suitcase do you use?
As i don't wear suits, i don't have a suitcase. I am looking for someone who manufactures a trackies case.
Q: How do you pack?
I don't care what i pack, only what position it is packed in- to promote positive feng shui.
Q: When do you pack?
When mum can find the time.
Q: Which book would you take on a plane?
The Bible. I find it dissuades complete strangers from wanting to sit next to you and strike up conversations.
Q: The most unusual souvenier you've brought back home?
I picked up something unusual on a trip to England. But the doctor gave me some tablets and assures me it'll clear up soon.
Q: Five items you can't leave home without?
My respiratory system, my central nervous system, my circulatory system, my reproductive system and my American Express card. Like my reproductive system, I don't leave home without it.
The Inquisition: Wil Anderson.
Timing is everything for comedian Wil Anderson, which is why Wil by Mouth, his new stand-up show at Belvoir St, coincides with his return to 4am starts for his announcing gig on Triple J.
Q: How does one combine late nights in a smokey stand-up venue with breakfast radio?
It'll be good. I'm hoping the laughs will be so big i'll be able to take mini power naps in between the jokes.
Q:It'll be good. I'm hoping the laughs will be so big i'll be able to take mini power naps in between the jokes.
Yes- funniness is the theme i've gone for this year. In the past i've had other themes but i really think this will be a winner. I did a show which was just the links between the jokes but that didn't seem to play. I also did one that just featured the punchlines but that didn't work either.
Q:Why is there such a discrepancy between the Sydney and Melbourne comedy scene?
It's because all people from Melbourne are communists. Sydney people are so much smarter and better looking than Melbourne people.
Q: How did you enjoy your brush with the tabloids lat year (courtesy of a short-lives romance with Kate Fischer)?
I guess i shouldn't have been hanging out with Robert Downey Jnr so often. He was a mate of mine...well when i say mate, i mean dealer.
Q: What are your TV plans this year?
I'm hoping to get the Sale of the Century job- that's my big dream. I'm going to take it in a new direction, i'm going to abuse the home viewers a lot more.
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