I seem to be working my way through seeing half the panelists of 'Have I got news for you' in the last year or so...This was the turn of Reginald D. Hunter...a man with charisma, depth, intellect and a wicked sense of humour! Last night I caught his 'Sometimes even the devil tells the truth' tour at Cheltenham Town Hall. Reg managed to create the impression that 800 people in vast Victorian auditorium were just down the pub having a natter with him. He chatted away often philosophising as much as telling jokes. The topics covered ranged from Americans' views of 'abroad', his "Momma" and her old-fashioned sense of child nurturing, politics, multinational organisations, to a debate with his girlfriend about *nal sex, and questioning the audience about the appropriateness of holding people to the promises they make during sex. I loved his witticisms and shrewd comments, but was also seriously impressed with his presence and ability hold the room in the palm of his hand even when there was an underlying seriousness in what he was saying such as his obvious care about some of the issues he addressed such as racism, misogyny, childhood abuse. A talented guy & superb night out.
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