Interview

The anticipation of a comedy genius was too much for the biggest fan of the situation comedy, ‘The Common Room’. As Ian Rogers, better known as Gary Daniels made his way through the front door and sat down on the large leather couch, his unmistakable smile imprinted on his face, this fan could not contain his excitement, ‘I don’t believe this its Gary, the Muhammad Ali of the Common Room’. His reply “naturally” was subtle and perhaps already illustrated a similarity in comparison with a controlling character he plays so vibrantly. Indeed he has been disparaged by one critic as being the most manipulative and self- orientated pupil ever. This description although profound is certainly accurate.
Upon opening the conversation, he gestures to shake my hand, and being the ‘big fan’ I do not decline yet, in attempting to he swiftly moves his palm away leaving me looking rather foolish. Feeling rather shamefaced my first question is deliberately insightful questioning ...