Torners Dinner

“My desire has always been to entertain people”

Cabaret artist Gernot Kulis (l.) in conversation with "Krone" editor Elisa Torner

(Bild: Markus Tschepp)

Cabaret artist Gernot Kulis told the "Krone" about his unexpected path to the top of Austrian comedy and where he sees himself in the future.

"Krone": Mr. Kulis, thank you for taking the time for a meal together at Szene Salzburg despite your busy tour schedule. I'll jump straight in: What's it like for you to have to be funny all the time professionally?
Gernot Kulis: As a cabaret artist, you start work as soon as you step on stage and get applause. That's an infectious feeling. It makes it easy to be on point. For example, I can tell immediately when someone goes on stage whether they're going to fill it. And you also quickly notice the sympathy between the audience and the artist.