Al Murray Quotes
My mum had a cousin that had played when he was younger.
Al MurrayAl Murray 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.
Al MurrayAl Murray 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 MurrayAl Murray Music is endlessly fascinating.
Al MurrayAl Murray 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.
Al MurrayAl Murray Thanks to the internet, I buy lots of music, but thanks to my easily distracted nature, I forget about half of it!
Al MurrayAl Murray When I left uni, I carried on playing and trying out at stand-up.
Al MurrayAl Murray 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 MurrayAl Murray I’m not an alcoholic, I am freedom fighter against the teetotal taliban.
Al MurrayAl Murray Seriously, if you want to get inside the head of a stand-up comic, you could do a lot worse than reading Steve Martin’s Born Standing Up.
Al MurrayAl Murray You find yourself, your voice, your technique and then maybe luck calls.
Al MurrayAl Murray 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.
Al MurrayAl Murray 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.
Al MurrayAl Murray 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.
Al MurrayAl Murray 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.
Al MurrayAl Murray Our cheeky sidekick. We’re like a motorcycle and sidecar.
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