Garry Starr on Clowning, Ditching His Smartphone & Getting Used to Performing Without Pants | EP 13

Damien Warren Smith, better known on stage as Garry Starr, trained under the legendary Philippe Gaulier in Paris. His clowning blends incisive wit with lovable physical comedy. He is the creative force behind Garry Starr Performs Everything, Conquers Troy and Greece Lightning, plus you might have spotted him in Love My Way and Law and Order UK. His multi-award winning show Classic Penguins in which he struts in a tailcoat with no pants and penguin flippers and leaves audiences roaring.

In this episode of Onwards to Victory Damien reveals why he ditched his smartphone to turbo charge creativity, what dating life on tour is really like, why a universal basic income could be the lifeline every artist needs, and a wealth of captivating anecdotes, reflections and behind the scenes insights. If you are looking for an easy listen and want to dive into the world of clowning this is the one!

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Producer: Justin Williams
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