Funny T-shirts news: McIntyre enjoys 'rock star' success

08/12/2009

Comedian Michael McIntyre has claimed that he amassed debts of £40,000 before his stand-up career took off.

The London-born funnyman is now a ubiquitous presence on panel shows and variety performances, but his rise to the top of the comedy circuit was a long and gruelling process.

Speaking to the Daily Mirror, he explained that the birth of his son Lucas four years ago managed to galvanise his career and improve his work ethic.

"I looked at him and thought: 'Oh my God. Now I've got to take care of this guy' … After that I just went nuts," the 33-year-old said.

McIntyre added that the sold-out performances and sky-high sales of his DVDs and funny T-shirts have often make him feel "like a rock star".

He told the newspaper: "I see people wearing my T-shirts and it's amazing. Playing such huge venues is absurd."

McIntyre's Live and Laughing was recently named the fastest-selling debut stand-up DVD in history.