Alistair McGowan
Synopsis:
After imitating the stars, Alistair McGowan's now making a bigger impression in a controversial play. "Popular psychology teaches us that an untidy home may reflect a mind in turmoil.
But for Alistair McGowan - who now admits that his TV take-offs left him searching for his own identity - professional hurts and disappointments see him reaching for the mop and duster.
We all know about the tears of a clown, the comics - from Tony Hancock to Caroline Aherne - who have succumbed to addictions or breakdown as they plunder their dark side in search of that telling comedy insight.
After Alistair pulled the plug, four years ago, on his much-copied TV show The Big Impression, he was plagued with doubts about his decision. ...."
- Publish date:
- 6 June 2008
- Author:
- Moira Petty
- Source:
- Daily Mail
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