I could never be on stage on my own. But puppets can say things that humans can't say.

I have my own strength.

Once I'm on stage, there's just no time for a sip of water - I've always got my hands in puppets! My voice is raw by the time I finish.

The way I talk to the puppets is real, and it's in the moment, and it's seeing what will happen. It's not something that is scripted.

My puppets are far more liberated than I am. Ventriloquism is a useful way of expressing myself.

I create my own lyrics. I have a great band. I have a drummer from East Berlin.