“Cutting edge confident comedian.” - Fringe Review

“Goldsmith emanates energy constantly. He has a deep talent for keeping the audience’s attention the whole time, slipping effortlessly from one routine into another and never losing a beat…He gets huge laughs” - The List

“A hilarious rubber faced clown.” - The Scotsman

“Uncompromising Scottish bluntness, he's got some impressive, offbeat one-liners to keep the gag rate high.” - Chortle

“Fizzing with energy and spewing out one-liners like he had just scoffed a dodgy prawn, Pirie is a man we will be seeing more of.” - Daily Record

“Unfailingly entertaining and skilfully able to pull punchlines seemingly out of thin air “ - Chortle

“He is... always enjoyable, often inspired...” - The Source

“He has... an easy going joyful manner, laced and juxtaposed with pathos and reality that only an experienced comedian and earthling can bring you... “ - Taking the Piste Tour

"Spectacular displays of verbal pyrotechnics ... A confident, splendidly silly and sometimes dazzling show." - Stephanie Merritt, The Observer

"He is one of the funniest and hardest-working comedians out there. His material is edgy without going too far, his routines are complex and assured, he's likeable ... and has some of the best gags I've heard." - Matt Brereton, The Scotsman

"the best voice- merchant on the live circuit is Paolini, who has done some TV but is destined for wider exposure" - Evening Standard

"A remarkable repertoire of voices and sounds" - The Stage

"ACE…….an obvious star" - The Scotsman

“An evening in his company is nothing less than a joy.” - The Independent on Sunday

“Bruisingly hilarious... brilliant musical comedian” - Chortle

"A clear ability to craft a gag." - Chortle

He's had all his jabs and frequently keeps his clothes on…

“Without doubt, one of the best comperes and improvisers on the circuit." - Time Out London

"Top material, excellent delivery.” - What’s On

“Great material, great delivery, a very funny man" - Rob Brydon

"A joy to watch” - Chris Ramsey

"This is a master storyteller at the height of his powers who entrances and doesn't release you until the hour is up." ​- Broadway Baby

“Masterful crowd work” - The List

“A sharp wit and a cutthroat style” - Broadway Baby

‘this is a classy, relevant set’ - Chortle

"a joy… roars of laughter" - The Independent

"A joke every 30 seconds." - Irish Times

"Presence, poise, timing." - Chortle

“Grant, whose regular slot at the Brighton Komedia Club has earned him a cult status, is an engaging host and an easy person to spend an hour with.” - The Independent

“a favourite with audiences as well as with his notoriously hard-to-please comedic peers” - The Guardian