Alexei Sayle

Alexei David Sayle born 7 August 1952 is an English actor author standup comedian television presenter and former recording artist He was a leading figure in the British alternative comedy movement in the 1980s He was voted the 18th greatest standup comic of all time on Channel 4s 100 Greatest Standups in 2007 In an updated 2010 poll he came 72nd Much of Sayles humour is in the tradition of Spike Milligan and Monty Python with riffs based on often absurd and surreal premises His act is known for its cynicism and political awareness as well as physical comedy From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia