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Al Murray

We need a war every 10 years, so we can stay match fit in case the Germans try again.
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I think it’s really easy to forget that – I’d sooner play something musical than flash, and as I can’t play anything flash.
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Anything Easy Flash Forget Musical Play Really Something Soon Think
The thing that interests me far more than anything is creating music, songwriting and arranging, and in that context drumming itself is a means to an end.
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Anything Arrange Context Create End Interest Mean More Music Musical Something Think
Our cheeky sidekick. We’re like a motorcycle and sidecar.
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Cheek Country Like Motorcycle Sidekick
PimpCo is a little business I’ve got, which basically offers drummers the affordable opportunity to make their drums that little bit more bespoke.
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Afford Basically Bit Black Business Drummer Got Little More Opportunity
Thanks to the internet, I buy lots of music, but thanks to my easily distracted nature, I forget about half of it!
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When I got to university, I played in bands and did sketch stuff and it was always about coming up with material, which is why I never really practised and have no chops!!
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Always Band Chop Come Material Practice Really Sketch University
All about how he developed his career and his creativity as a comedian. Lots of what he talks about is relevant to anyone in the creative arts.
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The American dream? We don’t have a dream in Britain because we’re bloody awake!
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Actually, when you’re doing something you love, even when you’re busy and it’s hectic you don’t feel the need to relax.
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I’m a natural born show off. I love performing, and at school we had a really good music scene and an even better drama scene.
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I never used to take holidays and it would upset ex-wives and girlfriends, but working has me in a better mood than doing nothing.
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I read a lot. I spend of lot time thinking. It actually looks like I’m doing nothing, but… hanging out with clever and interesting people is a must if you’re writing comedy, like hanging out with a good bass player when you’re a drummer.
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In the world of comedy, there’s this: “If it’s going badly, get off. If it’s going well, get off”. You can’t argue with that either.
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Argue Badly Comedy Either Go Off Well World
Things inspiring me – good melody, a great bass line, a fabulous voice… by which I mean someone who sounds great, rather than does pyrotechnics… and people playing really musically.
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Bass Fabulous Great Inspire Mean Musically People Really Sound Thing Voice
Seriously, if you want to get inside the head of a stand-up comic, you could do a lot worse than reading Steve Martin’s Born Standing Up.
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