“His job is this, being a comic actor and in particular the ‘talker’, the greatest Italian monologist, perhaps after Walter Chiari: therefore, welcome back to his work after the political break, which we could define as an ‘honoris pause ‘… “. With this play on words, Lino Banfi interviewed by AdnKronos welcomes Beppe Grillo’s announced return to theatrical performances on tour. “Now, after having also gained this political experience as founder of the 5 Star Movement, Grillo will have even more topics to propose to his audience, he can do shows that last hours if only he wants …”, Banfi predicts. “I’m pleased with this. I come back, I hope he can also humor himself, in fact I’m sure of it. Grillo has always liked me: he knows how to talk and knows how to take the right breaks. I have always liked people who know how to take the right breaks, in entertainment as in politics. For this reason, from Craxi to Celentano, I define them as ‘honoris pause’ actors … “, concludes Lino Banfi. (By Enzo Bonaiuto)
