Louis Pasteur, the great scientist, said “chance favours the prepared mind”, which is a posh way of saying ‘do your homework’, but it’s an excellent piece of advice.
AL MURRAYYou find yourself, your voice, your technique and then maybe luck calls.
More Al Murray Quotes
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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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When I left uni, I carried on playing and trying out at stand-up.
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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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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 try to be musical. Drums can set a mood, create an impression, as much as anything else.
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It helps that, if I don’t want to play, I don’t really have to! I’m not the best drummer in the world, but it’s something I love and enjoy, and that sounds like a good trade.
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The American dream? We don’t have a dream in Britain because we’re bloody awake!
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I’m not an alcoholic, I am freedom fighter against the teetotal taliban.
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Music is endlessly fascinating.
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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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Our cheeky sidekick. We’re like a motorcycle and sidecar.
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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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The harder you work, the luckier you get” is true in all things.
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It’s a weight problem isn’t it; you can’t wait for lunch.
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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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