Words: Claire Smith

Your show is called Fluffy Fluffy Beavers? What’s that about?

I tend to choose titles that mean something to me. Fluffy Fluffy Beavers is about a zen state
of mind that you find in certain middle class white women. The show is more topical and political. I talk about DEA – which is Diversity, Equality and Inclusion – which is the way racists talk now. They are calling Kamala Harris a DEA hire.

Has your view of the role of comedy changed?

When I was younger I believed in changing the world through comedy – now I just want to
be funny. I think people have become more neurotic and comics have become more willing to explore
that. I believe in jokes – but also being loose enough. And I’m ready. I’ve never been this ready.

You are known as an outspoken comic. Do you worry about giving offence?

I already know the joke people are going to love the most in this show – but I also know the
one they will get most upset with is the same. My attitude is ‘I can write it for you – but I
can’t listen to it for you.’ I want people to enjoy themselves – that is part of the deal, but on a selfish level I want people to get something from it which they can take back into their lives. I try to avoid hurting people. If I talk about people I try to make sure they are not wounded in any way. But as my mother used to say: ‘A hurt dog will holler’.

What makes you angry?

I am angry about watching my Government, the American Government being railroaded by
fanatics. I still believe in the Old Girl and I still think it is possible for things to be better.

Reginald D Hunter: Fluffy Fluffy Beavers
Assembly George Square Studios, Studio One
21:30
Jul 31 Aug 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-26