on markus birdman 2004...

'Still, he does make an extremely valiant effort at adapting to such foreign conditions, abandoning his routine for the first 15 minutes in order to gain momentum by talking to the audience. At this, Birdman is very quick-witted, taking the banter further than the regular questions and providing an uncannily accurate impression of a girl in the front row. This tactic paid off, as his well-meaning and occasionally apologetic demeanour is winningly endearing.'

girl in the front row: anna bryon. oh yes.