Getting choppy with standup
Mr Fanning picked up my set and put on his ‘let me show you how it’s done‘ face. He started to read and within seconds I was shouting out. He was adding words here and there. Doing the thing my comedy teacher warned against.
That was the year that was
Around about this time last year, I decided to scratch a personal itch – and that does indeed sound like something…
A new addiction
My emotions veered from sheer frustration through to the joy of nailing a performance – when the audience laughed (and at one point applauded a joke), I was stunned. I’ve asked those who came to support me and they confirmed what I already knew – I started out ropey, but found my feet and didn’t disgrace myself.
My latest excuse for not writing
One of the first things I learned when I started to write remains the most effective. When done with a draft, put it away. Lay down your words to rest for at least a month. Two if you can. Three is better.
Learning to write again – the world of standup comedy
It took years to reach a point where I believe my writing reflects ‘my voice’. There is a rhythm, and…