I'd never make fun of anyone's memories of the Holocaust. The loss of human life was staggering. I think, though, it's really rewarding to laugh at the Third Reich, and to find the parts of them that are very human. People say 'They were evil' because it's easier to dismiss them that way, but what they were actually doing was the darkest corner of being human. This philosophy runs through Kendall's show, which is a sign of a maturing comic.
War is conceived, matured and has a purpose.
It's likely Kendall's progress as a comic has been accelerated by living and working in London - the more gigs you do and the more diverse the crowds, the faster you grow and find your own voice. The other advantage of living in London is, of course, all that lovely sterling. Just to hold it in my hand, to hand over a small amount of cash and just get this massive elastic-banded wad of 50s was very exciting. War is at the Melbourne Town Hall, Tuesday-Sunday at 8.15pm until April 22. The Age Company Ltd 2001.