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HAL ROACH
Waterford City, Ireland gave the world Waterford Crystal and Hal Roach. Thousands of people around the world are grateful for both. Hal Roach can rightly claim to be Ireland's international comedian, having appeared all over the world on radio, television and in cabaret. He is a master of timing, renowned as the "King of Blarney". It is said that if one kisses the Blarney Stone, one is endowed with the gift of eloquence. If that be true, it would appear that his merry majesty has had a long-standing love affair with it. Whenever and wherever he performs, he leaves a trail of light-heartedness in his wake. He has been resident comedian for the last twenty-seven years at the world-famous Jury's Irish Cabaret in Dublin. He has his own TV shows and radio shows and is often referred to as the Bob Hope of Ireland. His books and tapes have become collectors' items and are prized possessions of kings and presidents in the English-speaking countries around the world.
He has entertained five American Presidents and was described by the late Princess of Monaco as one of the jewels of the Emerald Isle. He has been honoured by the Irish Government for his contribution to Irish tourism. His brand of humour has such a strong connection to the 40 million Americans who claim Irish ancestry, that the Presidential Office requested his albums and books for the Archives of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington.
Hal Roach's jokes nearly always point out double entendres or plays on words. Actually, he paints pictures of Ireland with words and each one is a miniature masterpiece. "I try to bring people a sense of nostalgia in my work. Humour is an integral part of our nation's culture. We must be able to laugh at ourselves, but if you have to debase your culture in any way, that's not humour. I do not tell off-colour jokes. I do not relate to people who do. Humour is a God-given gift and should be respected.
Comedians and humourists have a terrible responsibility not to debase it. We cannot leave a legacy of salacious humour to the young people of the next generation. Love and laughter are very close emotions. You can learn so much from a child's sense of humour. It prepares them for life, sharpens their imagination and is absolutely necessary for their well- being. I want entire families to be able to come to my shows; also I include priests, nuns and all religious as my fans."
The Glasgow Herald: His unique style endears him to the heart of people from all walks of life. An immense talent, Roach has brought tears of joy to many a sad heart, and uplifted the dejected spirits of thousands with his brand of wit and humour which can be heard nowhere else but from the lips of the "King of Blarney". Long may he reign!
New York Daily News: He paints pictures with words. It's like a breath of fresh air to listen to a comedian who is on stage for nearly one and a half hours and never told even one off-colour joke. What a blessing!
Capetown Argus: The cleanest comedian ever to play Capetown. They loved him. Four stars.
Miami Herald: The Bob Hope of Ireland.
London Evening Net's: Billed as the "King of Blarney", Hal Roach certainly lived up to that title last night at the Odeon. His timing is fantastic, and he must have a long-standing love affair with the Blarney Stone. He is not very tall and he works all alone, but he has such authority and control, he mesmerises his audiences and never loses its attention. It is interesting to watch him work, he tells one joke after another in rapid succession. He has an unusual delivery. He tells one of his stories so seriously and realistically that you actually believe it to be true, and then he springs the comedic ending. He has impeccable timing. Well worth a visit!
The Sydney Sun: He came to Sydney and we're the better for his visit. It was a joy to see the master at work. Not a dirty joke in sight. In a brogue as thick as an Irish stew, Hal Roach, Ireland's greatest comedian, shows us the art of delivering comedy with a touch of the master. He loves what he's doing and it shows. He cares about his audience and he seems to be telling his stories to each of us personally. He's a one off.
New Zealand Mercury: The Palace, Duneadin. Ireland's prime comedian brings to his audience the charm and essence of Irish humour. From the moment he walked on stage, he exuded a warmth and style that he had the audience in the palm of his hand and he never let them go. His show was an uplifting experience, leaving one light-hearted and with an eagerness to get the funny-bone going again. A show for the entire family. We may not see his like again.
San Francisco Chronicle: He is a missionary of homour and he's clean. The audience loved him and so will you. A night to remember.
Los Angeles Times: He's the funniest man in the world.
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