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Article: Hegley opts for a mellow turn of phrase; Philip Key talks to John Hegley about the experiences which have shaped his poetry.(Features)
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- Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
- Article date:
- February 4, 2005
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Byline: Philip Key
JOHN HEGLEY may be Britain's funniest poet: he is certainly one of the most showbusinessminded.
He does not really give readings, he does a turn. And that could involve anything from audience involvement to music and puppets.
His latest show - and he is a poet who titles his performances - is Uncut Confetti and will be the opening production in the Liverpool Everyman's new season.
At home in London, the Islington-born and Luton-reared Hegley was taking a day off from the tour although tour may not be quite the right word.
``I like to get home so I don't want to spend five or six days away, '' he says. ``So ...