Basically, we keep him in a metal crate. Once everyone is settled and the house lights go down, we will let him loose on to the stage. It is our understanding that his comedy moments will DAZZLE you. His prefrontal cortex is larger than you might expect. When he’s done/empty we shove him back in the crate and you will be allowed to return to your home. How does all that sound? (As seen on Taskmaster).
Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner 2022.
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