Glasgow Airport hero John Smeaton gives his frank opinions on the state of world affairs.
John Smeaton had just stepped out for a cigarette while at work.
But his work was at Glasgow Airport and the date was 30th June 2007 and two Islamist terrorists had driven a burning jeep into the entrance.
The baggage handler leapt into action, subduing the terrorists as they fought against the police.
When asked about his bravery, Smeaton conveyed to international news audiences his no-nonsense approach to tackling terrorists: “This is Scotland; we’ll just set aboot ye!”
His remarks proved a hit with internet audiences and soon Smeaton – or ‘Smeato’ as he became known – was a household name all over the world. The New York Times called him “the new Braveheart”.
Celebrity, awards, and even his own newspaper column followed, but the 33-year-old has retained his down-to-earth charm.
His Fringe show asks ‘What Would Smeato Do?’ as he ‘sets aboot’ the major issues facing the world today.
His legion fans – who still maintain Smeato fan sites online – will rush to this one-man show to learn more about the man behind the myth.
John Smeaton is on at Assembly from 17th to 30th August.