Phil Ellis is a veteran Edinburgh Fringe performer, so we asked him to offer up some tips to other newer performers, to help them survive and maybe even thrive at the festival too. Here's what he delivered. Please don't take legal action against us.
We asked some of the comedians heading up to the Fringe how many times their parents have seen them perform. Some acts have very supportive mums and dads it would appear... but not everyone in this list can say that.
Phil Ellis, the creator and host of last year's hit format Funz And Gamez, says he expects to lose the respect of his peers this year as he brings a sequel to the festival.