His fellow Welshman and elder proved helpful because the celebrated comedian, mimic and panel show host will also be singing at upcoming Australian concerts.
“Whenever a comedian picks up a guitar – with a few notable exceptions – it’s very tempting for an audience to raise their eyebrows and sort of say, ‘We know what you do. You’re a funny guy, let’s just keep doing that,’” the Glamorgan-born 57-year-old tells AFR Weekend from his home in London’s Strawberry Hill.
Michael BaileyArts & Culture editorMichael Bailey writes on arts and culture, and edits Weekend Fin. He is a former editor of the Financial Review Rich List. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at m.bailey@nine.com.au
