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QQ: Lynn Ruth Miller
The ever energetic Lynn Ruth Miller does the Quick Quiz
1. What is your 2008 show all about?
I have three shows and each one is about how it feels to be an old lady.
The first one is 'Granny's Gone Wild', a comedy show discussing some of the unexpected challenges of approaching 75, such as remembering your name or forgetting your teeth. It also discusses the changes in society from when I was a girl.
The second is a storytelling show for grown-ups, part of the Laughing Horse Free Festival programme. It is called 'Another Side Of The Mirror' and is offered at 3.55 pm at the Argyle. I believe that everyone loves a good story about what it was like in the thirties and forties when a loaf of bread cost 5p and the policeman was your friend. I talk about antiquated customs like wedding nights, and when women didn't have nipple rings.
The third show is 'Aging Is Amazing', also a Laughing Horse Free Festival show at the Argyle. This is a series of songs glorifying old age. After all who can do it better than I? I am there and loving every minute of it (as long as I don't look in the mirror).
2. Why should we come and see it?
This might be your last chance to see someone who is almost 75 take off her clothes, remember a joke and tell a story while throwing nappies at the audience all at one festival.
3. If your show was an Olympic sport, what would it be and why?
It would be an endurance contest and the prize would be a resuscitator.
4. What are you most looking forward to about this year's Festival?
Seeing everyone again and proving to my audiences that aging really can BE amazing if you want it to be that way.
5. What are you least looking forward to about this year's Festival?
One of those unending rainstorms that start at dawn and do not end for two days. This year I intend to bring my flippers and an inner tube.
6. What advice would you have for someone trying to navigate the Fringe?
Take one minute at a time.
7. What advice would you have for someone trying to survive the Fringe?
Breathe.
8. Describe your show in three words
Edgy, inspirational, outrageous.
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Lynn appeared in 'Granny Goes Wild' at Holyrood Too and 'Another Side Of The Mirror' and 'Aging Is Amazing' at Laughing Horse @ The Argyle.
published: Oct-2008
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