Stewart Lee: If You Prefer a Milder Comedian, Please Ask for One (2010) on Netflix
Frankie Boyle says comedians over 40 should quit, since age costs them their edge and anger. Stewart Lee is 42. He sets out to win over a harsh Glasgow crowd.
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At 42, Stewart Lee has heard Frankie Boyle declare that no one over 40 should do stand-up, because age strips older comedians of their edge and their anger. The remark leaves him wondering whether carrying on is worth it. Undaunted, the furiously baffled comedian sets out to win over Glasgow, a city whose audience has a harsh reputation, with a routine intended to please the room.
