Vince Sorrenti
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Australia
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n stand-up comedian from Punchbowl, New South Wales
Punchbowl, New South Wales
Punchbowl, a suburb of local government areas City of Bankstown and the City of Canterbury is located 17 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, in the state of New South Wales, Australia, and is a part of the South-western Sydney region.- History :Punchbowl is named for a...
. He is of Italian heritage. Sorrenti performs at many functions and events, such as the AFL Grand Final Breakfast
North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast
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. He writes an opinion piece for The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph (Australia)
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, and in 2004 appeared on A Current Affair with his comedy antics.
Whilst studying Architecture at Sydney University, he played rugby union
Rugby union
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and became a keen advocate of student causes. During this time, on annual retreats to Don Hearn's Health Cabins at Manyana on the New South Wales south coast, his eclectic style of stand-up comedy was born. His 'unbelievable' catch-phrase, the product of firm friendships within the Australian Customs Service, evolved during these sabbaticals. A gregarious raconteur, he also enjoys an occasional quiet beer at his favourite haunt, the Star Hotel in Milton or fresh shucked oysters from Don Hearn's private lease.
Donny was an amiable mentor and Sorrenti was deeply affected by his passing. Each year on the anniversary of his death Vince re-enacts Donny's Saturday night Land Rover drive to Bendalong bottle shop with the pet magpie perched on the steering wheel (apparently) calling the shots. The alacrity of believing a magpie needs chocolates (really for Donny's mistress back at the caravan) amused Vince immensely.
Sorrenti is currently a comic entertainer who performs for a variety of private and public events. He also serves as the "face" for television and print marketing for an Australian property web site, Tyreright (Tyres4U tyre store chain), Continental Tyres in Australia and New Zealand (imported by Tyres4U), MailPost Australia, and Uncle Tobys Oat Brits.
Vince Sorrenti is a three-time winner of the Mo Award, presented as recognition of excellence in live performance.