CONTENTS
Cover story:
Jimmy Carr
Love him or loathe him, it’s impossible not to have an opinion on Jimmy Carr. Brian Donaldson finds him fighting fit and ready to test the limits of tolerance among his Edinburgh audiences. The comedian confesses that he’s even shocked himself with some of his new material. See page 20.
12 Norman Mailer
Although he will not be here in person but comes \.’|£t the x'xonders of technology. the legendary American author is one of the hottest tickets at this year's Book f'estival. Rodge Glass pays tribute.
13 Katrin Himmler The great niece of HOllll'ltiIi I'IlllllllI0l'. head of Hitler 's and chief perpetrator of the Holocaust. confronts her fainin demons.
43 On Danse One of the most accessible dance shows to feature at the Eli for years. this mixes choreography. \./I(I€O iniagen; and inflatable bunis.
48 Tilda Swinton Hollywood may be calling but the patron of the Film Festival and star of The Man Horn London has no intention of selling out.
50 Ethan Hawke The actor and ‘.'.’I'IIBI' talks to Kaleeiii Aftab about adapting his bittersveet noxel The Hottest State for the big screen.
60 Seasick Steve Henn Ncr‘thi‘iore catches LID With the genuine Californian hobo turned one :har‘. blues focr de- force.
I 10 2 for 1 tickets to see Yamato Chanbara - The Samurai Sword
I 10 Win tickets to see The Shins
I 10 2 for 1 tickets at the Pleasance
Agenda
2 TOP 20
4 NEWS
6 JOSIE LONG DOES EDINBURGH
11 Books
11 BASIL PAO
19 FRANK SKINNER 21 PUNT AND DENNIS
43 Dance
43 DANCE BASE
47 Film
51 JESS WEIXLER IN TEETH
52 BERLIN ALEXANDER- PLATZ
94 EDINBURGH INTERACTIVE FESTIVAL
For complete eight-day information about non- Fesfival events in Glasgow and Edinburgh, see regular edition of The List.
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