Today, I decided to visit my best friend Steve at the shop he works in (see the picture above). Its the first time i'd seen him since he got married 3 weeks ago. Whilst I was waiting to speak to him (in between the to-ing and fro-ing of business) a customer came in and asked for some glue. Because my mate was rushed off his feet he asked if it was the poxy stuff he was after? And without a hint of irony the customer said "I'd prefer the good stuff, if you have it". I could so easily of made that last bit up, but I didnt need to!
It always facinates and intrigues me that people don't see the funny side of what they say; I guess that's why I decided to have a go at stand up (see the video below). I'm always looking for the funny in conversations and situations.
My friend (and comedian) Sarah Archer said she could see that in me the first day I went on her stand up course, back in April 2011 (seems a lifetime ago now). If anyone in the Swindon area fancies having a go at stand up, I highly recommend going on her course ( www.lemon-squeeze.co.uk ). It may well prove as amazing an experience for you as it did me.
After i'd done it a work friend said 'Dave, I can't believe you did that...you said you'd never have the guts to do it' and i said in response 'well, never say never is what i say and i never said never'. Oviously there are things that I would say never to; jumping out of an aeroplane for one. Reason being, I am terrified of heights but also because I have a heart condition and its not recommended that I go on rollercoasters let alone jumping out of planes (oh, and plus the fact i'm a wimp). I'm not saying I didnt find stand up scary but I find any adrenaline based past time a far scarier prospect than just standing on stage for five minutes, talking a load of crap one-liners about my childhood and home life.
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