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.
AL MURRAYThe American dream? We don’t have a dream in Britain because we’re bloody awake!
More Al Murray Quotes
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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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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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Music is endlessly fascinating.
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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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Our cheeky sidekick. We’re like a motorcycle and sidecar.
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It’s a weight problem isn’t it; you can’t wait for lunch.
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I see the holidays as a chance for kids to learn self-sufficiency.
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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 try to be musical. Drums can set a mood, create an impression, as much as anything else.
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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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You find yourself, your voice, your technique and then maybe luck calls.
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When I left uni, I carried on playing and trying out at stand-up.
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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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