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Meet comedian Jack Skipper, the host of Epsom Social\u2019s new Late Night Comedy Night, which is running once a month and bringing the best of comedy to Surrey. We had the pleasure of catching up with the 34-year-old funnyman and former carpet fitter (No 14 in Croydon according to Check A Trade) who has now moved to Epsom and made Comedy his full-time profession. Check him and his fellow comedian friends out on May 21st<\/sup> at Epsom Social, the only place to Eat. Drink. Chill. And now Laugh.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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WHAT MADE YOU GO INTO COMEDY?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I always wanted to do stand up, I just got too nervous. I was actually only 31 when I first started. Typically, I was about to go to my first stand up gig then the pandemic hit. So I just started uploading videos to my Tik Tok and it was a happy accident really.<\/p>\n

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YOUR TIK TOK (425K) & INSTAGRAM (191K) FOLLOWING ARE HUGE NOW, HOW WAS IT FORGING A CAREER ONLINE FIRST?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It was probably the best thing that ever happened to me as I got to overcome my nerves and grow in confidence.<\/p>\n

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HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN ON THE STAND UP COMEDY SCENE?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coming up to 2 years now.<\/p>\n

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WHAT\u2019S THE BIGGEST VENUE YOU HAVE PLAYED SO FAR? <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Camelia in Brighton.<\/p>\n

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WHAT COMEDIANS INSPIRE YOU?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Micky Flanagan and the late Sean Lock was a legend.<\/p>\n

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YOU WERE A CARPET FITTER FOR MOST OF YOUR ADULT LIFE. DID YOU GET RIBBED FOR GOING INTO COMEDY BY YOUR WORKMATES? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Yeah, I was always quite embarrassed about telling people that I wanted to be a comedian. When you work on building sites they take the piss out of you for anything. \u201cSo you think you are funny enough to stand on stage?\u201d i\u2019d get. You really do get the piss ripped out of you!<\/p>\n

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HOW DID YOU JUGGLE YOUR DAY JOB AS A CARPET FITTER AND YOUR EVENING WORK AS A COMEDIAN WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED OUT? <\/strong><\/p>\n

It was hard. I was up at 6am and doing a full days work then going straight onto comedy gigs in the evening till midnight\/1am\u2026only to get up and go to work at 6am again\u2026 back in the van!<\/p>\n

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ARE YOU MISSING THE CARPET FITTING?!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not at all. Hated it!<\/p>\n

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WHAT WAS IT LIKE BEING CROYDON\u2019S 14th<\/sup> BEST CARPET FITTER?!! (ONE OF JACK\u2019S SKETCHES)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

It was alright. One of my greatest achievements to be honest. Got myself a little plaque!<\/p>\n

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HOW MANY CARPET FITTERS ARE THERE IN CROYDON?<\/strong><\/p>\n

15 Probably.<\/p>\n

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YOU RECENTLY MADE THE SUN NEWSPAPER WITH A SKETCH ABOUT 4 TYPES OF PEOPLE ON THE SCHOOL RUN, WHAT TYPE ARE YOU? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Did I, really?<\/p>\n

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YES, DATED 23RD<\/sup> APRIL \u2018TIK TOK JACK SKIPPER GOES VIRAL\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wow really, amazing!! Definitely the last one on my sketch \u2013 the hungover Dad!<\/p>\n

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YOU ARE PROBABLY ONE OF SURREY\u2019S MOST FAMOUS COMEDIANS, DO YOU GET SPOTTED A LOT? <\/strong><\/p>\n

I do. Yeah, yeah\u2026. but I have got a massive ego\u2026 so it\u2019s fine!<\/p>\n

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HOW DO YOU COPE WITH IT? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Love it. I try and stop and chat. I remember what it was like recognising someone and being embarrassed to stop them as a kid.<\/p>\n

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WHAT IS THE BEST AND WORST THING ABOUT BEING A SURREY CELEB? <\/strong><\/p>\n

The best is meeting new people and chatting. The worst is when you know you look like a bag of shit and you\u2019ve been spotted!<\/p>\n

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TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR NEW COMEDY SHOW AT EPSOM SOCIAL?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Well it\u2019s great, love giving back to the community. Also as I get to pick all the comedians it\u2019s like a Fantasy Football League where you\u2019re picking your best team. Brilliant.<\/p>\n

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IF YOU HAD TO TAKE THREE THINGS TO A DESERT ISLAND, WHAT WOULD THEY BE?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019d take my kids, something to entertain the kids and then something to entertain me. Crate of beer. Or Sienna Miller maybe.<\/p>\n

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IF YOU COULD PERPETUATE A MYTH ABOUT<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>YOU<\/strong>SELF <\/strong>WHAT WOULD IT BE?<\/strong><\/p>\n

That I am Croydon\u2019s 13th<\/sup> best carpet fitter.<\/p>\n

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WHO WOULD BE YOUR IDEAL CELEBRITY DINNER PARTY GUESTS?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Micky Flanagan, Sean Lock, Andy Peters (don\u2019t know why) and Sienna Miller.<\/p>\n

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MOST EMBARRASSING ITEM IN YOUR WARDROBE?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My wigs that I use for Tik Toks. That\u2019s embarrassing \u2013 a man with a collection of wigs.<\/p>\n

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WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE GROWING UP?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Comedian. Never admitted it at the time.<\/p>\n

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BEST CHARACTER TRAITS?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am actually very caring and have a sensitive soul.<\/p>\n

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DO YOU HAVE ANY BAD HABITS?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yeah whenever I do the washing up I always leave the knives and forks. I can never be bothered with knives and forks\u2026.. nice big plates they are so much easier.<\/p>\n

A cheese grater? Nah, leave that.<\/p>\n

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A GARLIC PRESS? <\/strong><\/p>\n

No chance!!<\/p>\n

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FRIDAY NIGHT OUT OR SUNDAY DAY IN?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday day in chilling.<\/p>\n

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WHAT\u00b4S THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN SURREY?<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can get into London quickly and to the seaside \u2013 you\u2019re bang in the middle.<\/p>\n

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WHAT\u2019S THE WORST THING ABOUT LIVING IN SURREY?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cost of living.<\/p>\n

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BOOK NOW<\/strong><\/p>\n

Catch Jack Skipper and his comedy pals at Epsom Social, Surrey\u2019s first food hall, once a month \u2013 next one Sunday May 21st<\/sup>. You can also book lots of other fantastic arts, cultural and live music events at <\/strong>www.epsomsocial.com<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 check out our calendar on page 11 for more fun on at Epsom Social this month.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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