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The harder you work, the luckier you get” is true in all things.

Al Murray

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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It’s a weight problem isn’t it; you can’t wait for lunch.
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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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I love playing. In lots of ways, I think having been able to carry on playing purely out of love rather than having to do it for a living means I still love the drums.
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I love drums and love how they look, so we offer re-wrapping to reboot your old kit, a hardware lacquering service – the black looks amazing, and bespoke snare drums.
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I try to be musical. Drums can set a mood, create an impression, as much as anything else.
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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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I’m not an alcoholic, I am freedom fighter against the teetotal taliban.
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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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When I left uni, I carried on playing and trying out at stand-up.
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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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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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Music is endlessly fascinating.
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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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And to be honest, it’s all about the sound, the noise, the rattle and hum. Who wouldn’t want to make a fantastic noise with drums and cymbals?!
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My mum had a cousin that had played when he was younger.
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