Jimmy Carr – as a masterful comedian Jimmy is a household name in the UK, with his stand-up and TV presenting. Jimmy is also a rising star in the US, where his profile continues to grow. Jimmy’s Joke Technician tour is running until August 2009, when his Rapier Wit tour begins, get your tickets.

Your twitter used to be just PR stuff – what/who made you make it personal? Are you addicted yet?

I’m really enjoying twitter. Jonathan Ross got me into it. it’s no pressure broadcasting cause you only talk to people who want to follow.

Is your comedy style the one you really wanted to do? Or did you secretly want to be next Bill Hicks?

 I love Bill Hicks. i’ve actually got very catholic taste in comedy. but i can only do what i do. i didn’t choose my style it chose me.

You are on your Joke Technician tour – how much of your tour material is prepared vs off-the-cuff?

On the best nights its a 70/30 mix of prepared material & audience interaction. my favorite bits are always the funny/clever heckles.

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