HE lives from contact with his audience. The pandemic was a difficult time for comedian Otto.
Comedian Otto Waalkes (72) sees his personal limitations in recent months with mixed feelings.
“On the one hand, it wasn’t that difficult for me: I wasn’t recognized right away when wearing a mask. This gave me more freedom – but under these circumstances I couldn’t take advantage of it, ”Waalkes told the German press agency.
On the other hand, the past few months have been tough for him too. «I missed the hugs and direct contact with my audience. That’s actually what defines my life. ”
The 72-year-old East Frisian can be seen from Thursday as the magician “Catweazle” in the cinema. The shooting in Hamburg was interrupted for several months due to Corona last year. The team was then divided into groups in order to minimize the risk of infection. «The hygiene officer checked everything carefully. We were completely isolated during this time, which somehow welded the team together, ”said Waalkes.

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