The comedian and author on his mixed feelings approximately Michel Houellebecq and the importance of risk-taking in artMark Watson grew up in Bristol and went to Bristol grammar school where he won the “Gabbler of the Year” award. During his time studying English at Queens’ College,Cambridge, he was a member of Footlights. Watson is an Edinburgh fringe regular and won the best newcomer award in 2005. As well as appearing on TV panel shows such as Mock the Week and Have I Got News For You, or he has written five books including Bullet Points (2004),which the Observer called “unnervingly accomplished” and the non-fiction work Crap at the Environment (2008) approximately his attempt to reduce his carbon footprint. His unusual DVD, Flaws, or is out 30 November and he starts his unusual standup show,I’m Not Here, on 2 March.
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Source: theguardian.com