Born in Surrey, Marcus Brigstocke, 51, was the winner of the BBC New Comedy Award in 1996. He’s an everyday on BBC Radio 4 programmes I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and Only a Minute and he hosts a podcast known as How Was It For You? together with his spouse Rachel Parris. Subsequent month, he begins a UK tour of his new present, Vitruvian Mango. He has three youngsters and lives in London.
When had been you happiest?
Each morning after I go into our three-year-old’s room. He’s so comfortable to see you, it’s a second of heaven.
What’s your biggest worry?
It was once loneliness, and it’d nonetheless be.
Describe your self in three phrases
Huge. Humorous. Man.
What do you most dislike about your look?
I’ve been obese after which misplaced weight a great deal of instances – the highest of my thighs have suffered.
In the event you might convey one thing extinct again to life, what would you select?
Dodos. I wager they’re scrumptious.
What’s your most unappealing behavior?
I fart lots.
Who’s your movie star crush?
Robert Smith.
Which ebook are you ashamed to haven’t learn?
Completely none. I’ve had three run-ups at Captain Corelli’s Mandolin and I conclude it should be boring as a result of I’ve by no means completed it.
What’s your guiltiest pleasure?
I generally have astonishingly lengthy baths – we’re speaking two hours plus.
What do you owe your mother and father?
I’ve been in restoration for numerous addictions all my grownup life. I had an consuming dysfunction from the age of 10 adopted by drug and alcohol dependency. My mother and father didn’t perceive a variety of what was taking place, however they at all times confirmed up.
To whom would you most wish to ask for forgiveness, and why?
My spouse, simply in case I’ve accomplished one thing mistaken.
What does love really feel like?
Like changing into heat after you’ve been chilly.
Which residing particular person do you most despise, and why?
Andrew Tate. He’s profitable over a variety of younger males and with one thing that, deep down, I feel he is aware of is foul and odious.
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What did you dream about final night time?
That I used to be having intercourse with Jimmy Carr – and that Jimmy’s physique was a guitar.
Which phrases or phrases do you most overuse?
Oh, for fuck’s sake.
What has been your largest disappointment?
Morrissey.
How usually do you could have intercourse?
I’ll simply say we’ve a three-year-old.
What single factor would enhance the standard of your life?
The web happening – however not only for me, for everybody.
What has been your closest brush with the regulation?
I’ve misplaced my driving licence a few instances for dashing.
Would you quite have extra intercourse, cash or fame?
Extra intercourse.
How would you wish to be remembered?
As somebody who was sort.
What’s crucial lesson life has taught you?
To be right here on this one second.
What occurs after we die?
I don’t know, and I’m utterly OK with not understanding.
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