The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Getting to know you
Scottish actor and comedy writer Andy Gray lets us in on what makes him tick. See him in action in Double Feature with Grant Stott, from August 2-28 in Edinburgh
Q Theme song for your life? A The Wonder of You by Elvis.
Q Last meal on earth? A Mince and tatties.
Q Dream dinner party guests? A Elvis, Laurel and Hardy, Bobby Darin, Eric Morecambe and Marilyn Munro.
Q First thing you’d do if you won £1 million? A Be generous.
Q City break or weekend in the country?
A I like a city break. I’ve just come back from beautiful Krakow, it’s a wonderful city.
Q Save it or spend it? A Oh spend it – definitely.
Q Couch potato or fitness fanatic? A I’m a spud.
Q Early or late? A Always early and I hate lateness.
Q Cats or dogs? A I have neither but I like both.
Q Sweet or savoury? A Chocolate is my life.
Q Happiest memory? A My daughter’s wedding at Botruich Castle in Loch Lomond.
Q And most embarrassing?
A First day of movement class at drama school. I wore footless tights and a leotard. I looked like a seal.
Q What advice would you give to your younger self? A Don’t worry, you will be an actor.
Q Biggest regret? A Je ne regret rien.
Q What are you proudest of? A Working with Grant Stott.
Q Who do you admire most? A My friends.
Q And who do you detest? A My enemies – Theresa May and Donald Trump.
Q If you could turn back the clock what one thing would you change? A I would have tried not to hurt the people I did.
Q Who would you like to thank? A My mum.
Q What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever had to do? A See my mum during her illness.
Q Hardest thing you’ve had to give up? A Cigarettes – six months ago.
Q Do you give money to beggars? A Yes, mostly. And always a big tip for Big Issue sellers.
Q What was the worst punishment you had as a child?
A Not getting to go hill-walking as my Grandma grassed on me for not eating her disgusting custard.
Q What’s your motto? A “I’m Batman tell your friends!”
Q What keeps you awake at night? A Definitely heartburn and the local Perth gang of gulls.
Q Where would you rather be right now? A Nowhere, rehearsals are Heaven.
Q Write your own epitaph. A “I told you… I’m no very well!”
Q What would be your superhero name?
A It has to be Batman – lifelong fan, you see