James Barr tells us his dream date and talks about when he interviewed Justin Bieber

James Barr is best known as the star of applauded podcast A Gay and a Non-Gay (which is also playing Edinburgh for the last week of the Fringe). Described as "painfully relatable and delectably funny", his Edinburgh Fringe show Thirst Trap sees him IRL tinder-swipe his way through the audience whilst dressed as an avocado.

Tell us about the most attention-grabbing, desperate social media post you've ever posted.

Ok where do I start. There's that time I asked Justin Bieber about his penis, first on Twitter, then on the radio. He calls it Jerry. Justin, I'll be the Ben to your Jerry. Let's spoon. ;)

I recently tweeted about M&S' new LGBT sandwich, which led to multiple interview requests. I am now the UK's official gay sandwich expert... and if you're wondering what's inside a NonGay sandwich? Yep, cardboard.

A Gay And a Non-Gay has been a huge success. What is the single most startling thing you've learned about straight men from hanging out with Dan?

They don't wash their bum holes. I mean at all. Pretty gross. I honestly thought it was so normal to pop a cheeky finger covered in imperial leather up your poop hole in the morning, but apparently not. Dan said he hasn't got loads of time to waste and nobody's seeing it so he doesn't get the drama... come on straight men, never say never.

Describe your dream date?

That's a tough one. I'd have to say April 25th. Because it's not too hot, not too cold and all you need is a light jacket. You definitely asked for that... shout out to the Miss Congeniality crew. My perfect date is actually a cute sit in the park with a picnic basket and a parasol to protect my ginger skin.

Do you have any self-love tips and strategies for our readers?

Actually yes, I know it sounds extreme but sometimes when I'm 'pleasuring' myself I will shout out affirmations to myself: "I love you James" "James you're so beautiful" "...spit on me daddy". There's no better self-love. Try it. ;)

And finally, what is it about the avocado?

I don't wanna be that bitch that's like "you'll have to come and see the show..." but I gotta sell A LOT of tickets hun, so you'll have to come and see the show. Eye roll... basically I identify as an avocado in that I am ripe and ready to be picked. Smash me.