Sofie Hagen: Danish comics would ask, ‘Do you need me to have sex with you?’ | Stage | The Guardian
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If it weren’t for her devotion to five Irish gentlemen with exquisitely gelled hair back in the early noughties, the seeds of Sofie Hagen’s success as a standup might never have been sown. The Danish comic and winner of 2015’s Edinburgh newcomer award learned comedy’s most valuable skills during her experience as an overdevoted Westlife fan. As a teenager, Hagen perfected her English via the band’s fan forum, discovered how to make a lasting impression at meet and greets, and evolved into a self-made hustler.