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QQ: Diet Of Worms
The Diet Of Worms team do the Quick Quiz
1. What is your 2008 show all about?
Our show is about a lot of things really. But mainly it’s about a friend we invented for ourselves called the Puffincat. He's kind of a Soviet spokes-thing for the younger generation (and the result of a cruel bout of forced cross-breeding on a naval war vessel). He's a popular guy and our show is all about his many different wonderful friends. Through song, stand-up, sketch, dance and some silly props we get to meet them all over the course of the hour.
2. Why should we come and see it?
Because it’s genuinely lots of fun, basically. We don't really think it's like anything else we've ever seen at the Fringe before and we just love performing it. Also I think we could all learn an awful lot from the Puffincat. He's an interesting guy.
3. If your show was an Olympic sport, what would it be and why?
I think it would probably be Synchronised Swimming. It takes a lot of effort, serious thinking, sweat and planning to put it together, and in the end it's just going to look a little bit odd and silly.
4. What are you most looking forward to about this year's Festival?
We're really looking forward to being in the city. It’s an incredible town, we love just being there. Apart from that, we’re looking forward to seeing some great comedy on a daily basis and racking up a ridiculous CPD (crepe per day) ratio.
5. What are you least looking forward to about this year's Festival?
Flyering, to be honest. We don't know about the other guys but we hate it. It’s a very necessary evil but we’re not particularly good at it. Being out-going and loud while performing on stage is one thing but it’s hard to do that on the street. Guess we'll just have to grin and bear it though.
6. What advice would you have for someone trying to navigate the Fringe?
Follow your instincts. Word of mouth is the best way to pick a show to see in our opinion. There's so much good stuff out there, keep your eyes and ears open and you'll soon find it.
7. What advice would you have for someone trying to survive the Fringe?
Try to be as laid back and easy going as you can. It’s a crazy town during the Fringe and you can become overwhelmed if you're not careful. Just take it as it comes.
8. Describe your show in three words.
Lots of Fun.
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'Diet Of Worms: Friends Of The Puffincat' was performed at Gilded Balloon Teviot.
published: Oct-2008
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