Rarely Asked Questions: Tommy Tiernan

Rarely Asked Questions: Tommy Tiernan

Tommy Tiernan is one of the finest, most original comedians working today. His latest show Tommedian is a wild, uninhibited and fiercely physical display of stand up. A madcap parade of characters, memories and ridiculous flights of fancy. Theatrical, poetical and slightly unhinged.... 

As well as being a superb visionary comic, this supremely gifted Irishman is also an actor, chat show host, writer and podcaster. Hailed by Billy Connolly as one of his three favourite comedians in the world, Tommy has been performing stand-up for close to thirty years. He has made numerous television appearances, including Derry Girls. The Late Show"with David Letterman, and had a Comedy Central one-hour special. He has played across the globe from Moscow to Moosejaw and every corner of Ireland's 32 counties, from Tory Island to the Wexford Opera House.

Tommy is also co-host of the award-winning and adored Tommy Hector & Laurita podcast, which has recently hit 20 million worldwide downloads. If you know what is good for you you will catch him on tour. Read this revealing interview below to get a taste of his unique mind.

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What is the last thing you do before you go onstage (apart from check your flies and/or check your knickers aren't sticking out of your skirt and check for spinach between your teeth)
 
Tommy: The last thing before going on stage is, I heckle myself internally. And if I can come up with a good response to this imagined shout out from the crowd, I know that I'm ready. If I can't come up with something good, I know that I am not and I wait until I am.
 

What irritates you?  

Tommy: Apart from being alive, nothing.

 

What is the most dangerous thing you have ever done?

Tommy: I got married 

 

What is the most stupid thing you have ever done?

Tommy: Probably stay in school until I was 18. 

 

What has surprised you the most during your career in comedy?

Tommy: How seriously I take it. 

Interview continues here

 

Picture by Doreen Kilfeather

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