1. “I live in Crystal Palace with my lovely lady Ceri and three constantly vomiting cats… That’s showbiz.”

2. “I’m originally from a small patch of quarry called Crawcrook near Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.”

3. “I’m one of the regular hosts at the Comedy Store in Piccadilly, London.”

4. “I was originally managed by Chas Chandler of The Animals, former manager of Jimi Hendrix.”

5. “I worked as a shit-hawk on a gas rig and I’m trained in offshore and hostile environment survival… which could come in handy if an audience member gets really upset and dumps me in the sea.”

6. “I was once told by George Best, legendary drinker (and footballer), ‘Slow down a bit son. You drink more than I do you little c***.’”

7. “When I sat my scooter test last year, I fell off during the test twice, but due to some unbelievable negotiation still passed – I haven’t been on a scooter since.”

8. “My dad, George, is a confectioner who happened to make some of the feast cakes in the first Harry Potter movie.”

9. “My girlfriend’s dad, Dai Hughes, was an air traffic controller at the old Hong Kong airport… Pretty scary, remember?”

10. “I enjoy Hong Kong every time I come and I’m looking forward to meeting everyone for a sweet night at Punchline… Big love Hong Konganites!”

Catch John Fothergill at the Punchline Comedy Club on Friday 6 and Saturday 7.