When I left uni, I carried on playing and trying out at stand-up.
AL MURRAYThings 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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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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It’s a weight problem isn’t it; you can’t wait for lunch.
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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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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 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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The American dream? We don’t have a dream in Britain because we’re bloody awake!
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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 try to be musical. Drums can set a mood, create an impression, as much as anything else.
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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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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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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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The 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.
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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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