Waiting for his primary school to tell him if he’s landed a part in ‘Rumpelstiltskin’
IN THIS week’s A-typical interview we feature South African comedian Marc Lottering.
The 51-year-old, one of the country’s most popular stand-up comedians, is best known for his beloved character, Aunty Merle Abrahams from Belgravia Road in Athlone, Cape Town.
Lottering has won several awards for his comedy, which include the Vita Award for Best Actor in a Comedy, and multiple Fleur du Cap awards.
You’re starting your own political party. What’s the name of the party and what is your main objective?
Name of party: Happy people! Main objective: Make sure that whenever you open your mouth, it makes everyone blissfully happy.
You’ve been given the chance to spend a day questioning one of three politicians in South Africa. Who do you choose from Mmusi Maimane, Julius Malema and Patricia de Lille, and why?
Definitely Julius Malema, after we open a bottle of good whisky. Africa? And what do you order?
Wow. Not a fair question. I’m mad about curry and Thai food. So I’ll say Wangthai at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, and Bukhara in Church Street, Cape Town – Chef Pon’s Kitchen in Cape Town is my first love. But I go to several other curry and Thai establishments.
What series has caught your attention that everyone should watch, and why?
It’s an oldie which I’ve only latched on to now: Mad Men. Great writing, superb cast and ever so stylish.
What is the biggest misconception people have of Marc Lottering?
That I have a big mouth everywhere I go. I can be very reserved, I’ll have you know.
How long does it take you to do your hair every day? And what’s your favourite hair product?
I wake up and mess my hair up, with my delicate hands, for about two-anda-half minutes tops. Just to take out the pillow dent. And that’s that. True story. As far as my favourite hair product goes, I would tell you that I have been using
Paul Mitchell leave-in conditioner for 20 years now. But I’m not going to mention Paul Mitchell, because they don’t sponsor me.
You could spend a day learning from any comedian in the world. Who do you choose and why?
The late and very fabulous Mr
Richard Pryor. The genius of that kind of storytelling madness totally turns me on!