Describe your fellow comedians Fiona McGary and Kat Davidson.
Both are curly haired vixens of comedy with years of experience, from who I’ve learned much. Fiona has a very dry, Kitty Flangan like style whereas Kat is more of an animated storyteller.

What is it like performing at The Sit Down Comedy Club?
It’s a lovely venue, and they give me free Fanta. Free!

:: Who is your favourite comedian? ::
Judith Lucy, and it’s not just because we have the same hair. Judith has been my favourite since I was 8.

:: Where do you find inspiration? ::
Whenever I hang out with old people, they have the best stories. Old people say funny words like Bonza, Grouse and Manageress.

:: What is your favourite type of heckler? ::
I hate hecklers, they ruin the show. Don’t heckler, ever. I mean it.

:: What is the most memorable production or performance you have seen?::
I saw 50 Cent in concert in Perth, it was very memorable, for all the wrong reasons. I caught a singlet he threw into the crowd, but it was snatched off me by actual fans.

:: Something that really inspired you. ::
Living with Josh Thomas a few years ago, was a very inspirational time, he mentored me in comedy and life, before I met Josh I’d never eaten eggplant.

:: Name a comic that you’d really love to support or tour with ::
Maria Bamford. She’s an American comedian, I think she’s the best comedian in the world at the moment.

:: Favourite recording artist? ::
‘The Grates’ they’re a really excellent Brisbane band, I love them very hard.

:: Favourite album? ::
Gravity Won’t Get You High by The Grates

:: Favourite food? ::
Custard.

:: Favourite drink? ::
Gin and Tonic

:: Favourite place? ::
Grub Street Café in Gaythorne, they do great coffee.

:: Favourite season? ::
Autumn.

:: Recommend a book ::
The Family Law, it’s a very funny book, by Brisbane author Benjamin Law

:: Recommend a film ::
Bridesmaids

:: Words of wisdom ::
‘I don’t believe in failure. It is not failure if you enjoyed the process.’
– Oprah Winfrey

What’s next for Melinda Buttle?
I’m about to start a new segment on Triple J Brekkie with Tom and Alex 8.30am every Thursday. I’m writing columns for the Courier Mail and I’m hoping to eat a brownie soon.