British Comedy Guide

How is it that the most awkward comedians?

David Mitchell, Richard Ayoade, Joe Thomas etc.

I just found out that so many British comedians were the heads of one of the biggest theatre groups in Cambridge but they are also the most socially awkward people on TV! I know 60% of it is probably just their on-screen personality but there's still a big part that's real right? Like I'm just befuddled by the idea since one would assume you have to be decently charming and sociable to get elected as president of anything.

No, I was in Cambridge and Footlights was about ability. Robert Webb and Borat's Dan Mazer were hardly the most popular guys around, but they were talented and committed.

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