In 2000, inspired by his time as one of the punters’ representatives on the Perrier panel, Dan Willis gave up his job as a computer programmer and took to stand-up. Since then, he’s notched up 12 festivals in addition to his circuit work, including Edinburgh, Melbourne and Adelaide

If the audience thought him as good as he thought himself he would be very good indeed. Human ego, eh?

Sarah Norbury, May 2007

Really not funny! I saw him, he crapped on for nearly an hour about songs and wasn't funny. If I see his name in a club, I'm staying at home

John Fellars, November 2006

I saw Dan a few weeks ago in Carlisle, where he was compering . He was excellent - really held the crowd's attention and had us roaring. ght usually hazy with pollution. I saw him at Regents Park on a beautiful balmy evening; he was a lullaby (admittedly one involving frequent use of the c-word).

Ally, June 2006

He was so unfunny that I wanted to stab myself in the face just to stop the pain.

Elen May, March 2006

The man has a terrific command of an audience! Increasingly sordid tales build up around smart, killer gags. Cheerfully lewd, but clever and observational. Saw him in Newcastle, a lively 150-strong crowd were quickly won over by his sharp, conversational style.

James Christopher, January 2005

I saw Dan compare on the Comedy Bus in Edinburgh recently and he was fantastic. The guy had me in stitches with his banter. I couldn't waut for the acts to stop so Dan would come back on. Top notch.

Barry Wilson, September 2004