{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/673c32aafb161236f8c8a55e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Tom Sainsbury On Being 75% Gay, Chris Parker Friendship, Jacinda Ardern Controversy & Donating Sperm","description":"<p>Tom Sainsbury is a comedian, actor, writer, director, podcaster.&nbsp;And these are just a few of the many hats he wears.</p><p>I’ve been a fan of Tom’s social media videos for ages, so this was an honor to get to sit down and learn a bit more about the man behind the hundreds of characters he has bought to life.</p><p><br></p><p>We spent the first 20 minutes talking about the inner workings of his social media sketches where he is the master of observation.&nbsp;He has a massive talent for mimicking the mannerisms of New Zealanders.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss his upbringing in rural Waikato and how being a farm kid steered him towards becoming a vegan.</p><p><br></p><p>His sexuality.&nbsp;Why he is 75% gay and why he didn’t come out to his parents until he was 28.</p><p><br></p><p>His journey as a sperm donor for a lesbian couple and his role as a biological parent.</p><p><br></p><p>His awkward encounter with Katy Perry in Las Vegas</p><p><br></p><p>The huge lie he told to land his first ever acting job.</p><p><br></p><p>Why he practices Buddhism and much more.</p><p><br></p><p>I get the feeling Tom is possibly more comfortable observing and channeling others than revealing too much of himself, so this was a real treat.</p><p>I loved it and I hope you do as well.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>***</p><p>Tom Sainsbury and friends are on stage at Auckland's Q theatre until December 7 for \"Camping\"</p><p>Here is the link for tickets, times, etc....</p><p>https://silotheatre.co.nz/show/camping</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Dom Harvey"}