I remember once having to stop performing when I thought an elderly man a few rows back from the front was actually going to die because he was laughing so hard.
Meaning of the quote
The actor is saying that once, while he was performing, an elderly person in the audience was laughing so hard that the actor thought the person might actually die. The laughter was so intense that the actor had to stop the performance to make sure the elderly person was okay.
About Adrian Edmondson
Adrian Edmondson is a highly versatile English entertainer, known for his roles in iconic TV shows like The Young Ones and Bottom, as well as his work as a comedian, musician, writer, and television presenter. He’s been a key figure in the alternative comedy scene since the 1980s, and has continued to take on a diverse range of projects throughout his impressive career.
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