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Electric! A masterclass in comedy performance. One of the best acts I've ever seen.

Kelly, June 2011

Quite simply one of the best I have ever seen. His work rate, material, thinking and timing are second to not many. Coupled with the fact that well, you just don't know what will happen when he hits the stage... I implore you to see him and if you're just starting out in comedy – study him! There will never be another like Ian Cognito.

Sean Brightman, December 2010

Were we at the same gig? The audience loved Cognito! An hour of superbly paced stand up that, as per usual, built into a stunning crescendo. The applause alone would have warranted an encore but the venue had to shut. Think you might be taking things a bit too personally David. As the man himself said; 'If anyone's been offended by what I have to say then.. fucking grow up!'

Rob Riley, November 2010

I saw Mr Cognito recently, he appeared to go down pretty well with the rest of the audience. I was intrigued with what was behind the eyes which had clearly seen too many mornings observing the torture that was his life staring back at him in the mirror. I spent 10 mins assessing him before he noticed I was not laughing, too concerned with my study. I wondered what cocktail of alcohol and nefarious substance was responsible. He seemed to adopt the pissed up bloke at the bar approach to comedy, appearing to believe that sexual innuendo towards the women was OK, I didn't see any dissenting females. Clearly it is OK and it is I with the problem. The mic was thrust in my face and I was asked who am I, I said no one, he latched onto this with the eagerness of a psychotic dog on crack. It was the worst hour of comedy I have experienced. Next time I'll go down the local boozer and strike a conversation with the local belligerent oik, you know the one who you inadvertently get the attention of and no matter what you say their poor demeanour continues to go south for the winter. I suggest like the drunk this is one to walk away from.

David, October 2010

I’ve seen cogs 3 or 4 times over the last couple of years, most recently at the Hop Farm. Maybe I’ve been lucky, but every time he’s been fantastic to watch, interacting with the crowd well and having us all in complete stitches. Go and see him!

Dave Robinson, July 2010

Nasty. I've had funnier kidney stones. I left the room as did my youngest daughter. My eldest daughter fell asleep. How anyone finds him funny is a mystery. Avoid!

Ells, July 2010

No, there's no cleverness there - when he's actually challenged on his material, he flounders around like a fish out of water, gob opening and closing and nothing coming out. He had the nerve to pick on me randomly for not laughing at a crude rape joke (not funny). This led to him encouraging the audience to wait for me afterwards and beat me up. Picking on me the way he did is completely indefensible. Off stage he didn't even try to justify it. Far too late though, and I would never entertain the idea of sitting through another second of his stuff.

Elaine, June 2010

Pathetic excuse for a comedian. Saw recently and he had no original jokes, lost the crowd after about a minute, failed to deal with hecklers, resulted to get his cock out in some desperate attempt to be funny. He was last act on and so many people walked the club manager was forced to come outside and apologise to everyone leaving! Anyone saying this guy has any skills has obviously never seen a good comedian, would never attend a show with him booked on again.

Paul, June 2010

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