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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.

Al Murray

When I showed an interest in drumming, he showed me how to mummy-daddy roll and that set me up for a bit.
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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 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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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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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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My mum had a cousin that had played when he was younger.
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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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I try to be musical. Drums can set a mood, create an impression, as much as anything else.
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When I left uni, I carried on playing and trying out at stand-up.
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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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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.
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We need a war every 10 years, so we can stay match fit in case the Germans try again.
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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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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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The American dream? We don’t have a dream in Britain because we’re bloody awake!
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The harder you work, the luckier you get” is true in all things.
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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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