Born: 13 / 5 / 1962
Location: Australia
Paul Anthony Michael McDermott (born 13 May 1962) is an Australian entertainer, best known both for Good News Week and for his role as a member of the musical comedy group the Doug Anthony All Stars. He has frequently appeared at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and taken part in its two major televised productions, the Comedy Festival Gala and the Great Debate. McDermott has also performed and written numerous shows as a solo performer and authored children’s books and newspaper articles and directed short animated films.
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"They were unstoppable, dishing up a performance that was roughly 50% stand-up and 50% music."
The songs are largely good, the comedy a mixed bag, but the links between the two are awkward at best.
“I don’t know who bills these damn things. It’s not serious. It’s a bit of a different show for me because it’s primarily singing and songs, which is different."
It is a welcome contrast, and McDermott’s ability to effectively pull it off is a testament to his versatility as an entertainer.