22 things you didn’t know about comedian Wil Anderson
WHAT do Wil Anderson and the 1993 film Free Willy have in common? Find out in his new show, Wilegal.
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EVER wondered what comedians are like off stage?
Here are 22 things you probably didn’t know about Wil Anderson that you’ll learn watching his new MICF show, Wilegal.
1. Wil has performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 22 years in a row.
2. He has two dogs, Ramona and Winona.
3. This does not mean he exclusively likes dogs and is anti-cats. He likes them both. (Cue: shock, horror.)
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4. Has been a vegetarian for 20 years.
5. But believes vegans are good people, too.
6. Except the ones who force their dogs to adopt their plant-based beliefs system.
7. He voted ‘yes’.
8. Drop-crotch pants are his preferred attire.
9. He is 44 years old, which means injury can strike at any time, for no reason, through no fault of his own.
10. Such as a back injury he acquired in 2017 that rendered him unable to sit down for three months.
11. Unfortunately, being a stand-up comedian requires less standing than one would hope for in such a situation.
12. He enjoys free beer.
13. The only thing he likes more than free beer is cake.
14. He gives all Uber drivers five stars, regardless of service.
15. At one point in his life he considered becoming a priest.
16. Then thought the better of it and studied journalism instead.
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17. His recent discovery about KFC chips might shock you.
18. The reason he always arrives on stage to a backing track of ACDCs Back in Black is because it is the same song used by his comedic idol and mentor, the late Dave Grant.
19. Adam Hills is, in fact, not Wil’s comedy alter ego.
20. He has hosted a show called Gruen for 10 years. You might have heard of it.
21. Wil does not have a comedy degree.
22. So if you don’t enjoy his show it’s your own fault for hiring an unlicensed entertainer.
WIL’S GET-FAMOUS-QUICK SCHEME?
Stick your crown jewels in a vacuum cleaner and run past the window while they’re filming The Morning Show. You’ll be trending by the end of the day and in the jungle next week.
WIL’S TOP TIPS FOR WHO TO SEE AT THIS YEAR’S MICF (OTHER THAN HIM)
Demi Lardner, Becky Lucas, Rhys Nicholson or anyone you’ve never seen before.
Wil Anderson’s Wilegal is playing at the Comedy Theatre until April 22. Click here for tickets.
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