Wrote several crime novels. Due to its explicit description of
violence, German literary critic Marcel Reich-Ranicki once refused to read one of
his books.
German comedian, jazz musician, movie and theater director, being
popular for his absurd humor.
His song "Katzeklo" (kitty litter box) reached the German single charts
and became legendary (1993).
After leaving high school without graduation, he started a not very
successful professional career with many jobs, until he finally toured
as stand-up-comedian in local clubs.
He is a multi-instrumentalist and plays the piano, electric organ, acoustic and electric guitar, ukulele, saxophone, vibraphone, drums, accordion and others.
Has four children from three women.
He disowned Praxis Dr. Hasenbein (1997), because he felt that so many compromises have been made during production that it affected the quality of the film. When he recorded an audio commentary, he openly criticized the film and broke up after only 28 minutes.