Overview

• Kling said he took in €101 at Berlin’s Scheinbar but owed €100 rent, leaving him with €1 for his first solo program.
• He described the gig as a “one-euro job” and recalled an earliest performance fee of €32.
• The bestselling author said he remains frugal and still carries lessons from growing up with little money.
• He added that he still struggles to take taxis because of those long-standing habits.
• The comments were published by NOZ and re-reported on September 26, 2025 by outlets including Stern and Frankfurter Rundschau.