What do you do? Comedian/documentary filmmaker.
When did you get into it? I first did stand-up in 2003 and am just starting to branch out into travel docos.
Who or what influences you as an artist? Some of my influences include Flight of the Concords, Dave Chappelle and Louis Theroux. Originality, determination and self-belief are key.
What’s your biggest achievement/proudest moment so far? Winning Raw Comedy ACT in 2003 is definitely up there. That and starting my own t-shirt line Dressed As.
What are your plans for the future? In a few weeks I’m off to South America to make a documentary series called Lamson Loves Colombia. I’ll be cruising around doing Spanish stand-up and putting on events to show all the great things Colombia has to offer, taking the focus off the drugs and kidnappings.
What makes you laugh? People who aren’t afraid of sticking it to the man.
What pisses you off? People who go into a coffee shop and order a soy decaf latte extra hot. You are hated by cafe workers everywhere.
What’s your opinion of the local scene? The comedy scene is improving a lot in Canberra. If you want to get up and have a crack there are definitely opportunities out there.
What are your upcoming projects? I plan on being in Colombia for six to eight months and if that project is successful I’ll be heading off to make Lamson Loves Argentina sometime early in 2012.
Contact info: lamson@puffpeaceproductions.com
