Reginald D Hunter talks life and comedy ahead of Dublin gig

Comedian Reginald D Hunter admits his recent BBC documentary made him reassess his homeland, writes Richard Fitzpatrick.

REGINALD D Hunter is one of the funniest cats on the stand-up circuit. His shows have a philosophical bent. He explores ideas and prejudices and the darker recesses of his mind.

It’s misleading, however, to imagine his gigs are weighty. He has an infectious sense of fun. The laughs are delivered with a big, booming, Deep South drawl and turns-of-phrase typical of his hometown of Albany in Georgia.