What’s been your most cringeworthy run-in with a celebrity?
I was maybe 21 and a new comedian. I went to the opening of the Sydney Fringe festival and Danny Bhoy was there. I was a big fan of Danny Bhoy and we got talking. There were some of those vintage 1980s tables where you can play Pac-Man and Space Invaders, so I said, “Hey, would you want to play a game of Space Invaders?” To his credit, he said, “Let’s do it.” So Danny’s playing and I’m expressing enthusiasm for his technique at Space Invaders. Eventually he dies, so it is my go. Danny Bhoy’s interest waned during my turn, as you might expect: he’s gone above and beyond here already. But I get to the end and see Danny is talking to a couple of women. I was 21 so I walked up to them and was like, “Danny, it’s your turn.” His face said, “Are you serious, mate?” And my face said, “Yes I am.” So I emotionally pressured him to go back and play again.
