Cake for Brains wrote:I've seen all those; although I didn't think Gervais was half as good at standup as he is at sitcom. I wasn't too impressed with his routine, and I think he comes across as quite unlikeable.
Peter Kay is the opposite - there's no-one I don't know who doesn't find his standup hilarous. I watched with my Dad and brother at Easter, and its probably the only thing all year we've all watched and enjoyed together. I particularly like his 'Bolton Albert Halls' DVD - especially his thoughts on dunking biscuits, family weddings and cinema pick 'n mix.
My favourite stand-up comedian is Bill Bailey (ever seen his standup?), but Peter Kay is a close second.
Phoenix Nights is a DVD that I can't believe I don't own. That's just wrong of me!
Oh that 'biscuit dunking' segment had me in stitches, especially the bit about having to bite the side of a rich tea to get it to fit into your cup!
My favourite stand up comedian has always been Ben Elton. Having had the pleasure of seeing him live (I was actually there at the Leeds Grand when the 1993 'Very Live' video was filmed) I can honestly say no one makes me laugh more than him.
US comedian Bill Hicks was great too. I've not heard of the fella you mentioned I'm afraid. And yes, not owning
Phoenix on DVD is wrong, wrong, wrong! Sort it out! Can't remember what the extras were like though, which is another reason why I need a re-watch!