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.
AL MURRAYThe 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.
More Al Murray Quotes
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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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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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You can leave a kid alone and it will learn to fend for itself, how to work the remote, a tin opener, and the microwave.
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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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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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I try to be musical. Drums can set a mood, create an impression, as much as anything else.
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The harder you work, the luckier you get” is true in all things.
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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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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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You find yourself, your voice, your technique and then maybe luck calls.
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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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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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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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