British comedian Jimmy Carr reveals surprising spirit animal
British comedian Jimmy Carr has made some controversial comedy choices over the years - and that doesn't stop with his spirit animal.
The host of panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats reveals his spirit animal is a hyena in his new book "Before & Laughter".
The unusual choice surprised Today host Karl Stefanovic who asked the father of one why.
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Karl sat down with Jimmy Carr to discuss his new book 'Before & Laughter'. Today
"You need to explain that because I think that is hilarious," Karl said.
Carr was all to happy to oblige.
Jimmy Carr was animated as he explained why a hyena was his spirit animal. Today
"I love the hyena because everything else on the Serengeti is endangered," he said.
"(Everything else) only eats this and they only do that and they have one pup that follows them around.
"The hyena is a 'by any means necessary' animal. I think that is the one that you should look at.
"I think the hyena can tell us a lot about life. It is about going with what you have got."
During the chat Carr said he fully accepts one day he may be cancelled for his off-beat brand of humour.
"I am super relaxed about being cancelled," he said
"The joke that cancels me is out there already. It is on YouTube somewhere and it is perfectly acceptable until one day it isn't.
"There is not a damn thing I can do about it. Let the cards fall where they may."
Jimmy Carr's book 'Before & Laughter' is out now.
You can watch the full interview at the top of the page.
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