This might have been a career mistake of mine (I have made many) but I have always accounted for my family in my odd job choice. As a young stand-up comic I was mindful of my parents and never wanted my act to embarrass or humiliate them. Similarly with my girlfriend, Nikki, now my wife of course and mother of four.
Happy to have our eldest boy home tomorrow. It’s been a while and much has happened while he’s been away and so much to catch up on…
Sorry for my lack of writing of late. A little laziness on my part but also because I am keen to write stuff that is worth reading – rather than just posting for the sake of posting…
Over the years, I have written a few times on the passing of friends from the comedy world. A marking of my own time I guess, even though, sadly they have all been premature deaths.
Not that he needs any more brownie points – but nonetheless, Tom banked a further batch for himself by flying in from Canada to surprise his mum’s belated and impromptu 50th celebrations last night. Ably supported and accompanied by Harry, Nikki did the appropriate mum thing and burst in to tears – as I did when I got up this morning and saw the state of the bloody house.
On the homepage of this site, we now have a review button. Thanks to those readers who’ve taken the time so far…
Happy news to report…
Joel Kioko arrives in London today to start training at English National Ballet School.
Wait. Who? Ballet? So what?
But read on, it’s well worth it…
Hardly a revelation to state how fleeting life is – and at times, how it can catch us out…
Unable to face the drive, yesterday I took a train from London to Manchester for a weekend of shows at The Comedy Store. It was a wise decision because something happened. Or more accurately, something recurred and stopped me in my tracks (not literally. The train didn’t stop.)
I am happy to report that following the private screening on HOMECOMING with Tom and his brothers, we are slowly getting through the hoops of establishing a charity and last week THE BROTHERS TRUST was able to make its second charitable grant – the first being LUNCHBOWL and this time to MOMENTUM.
Playing golf this week with a few guys, one of whom I knew well, the other two more acquaintances.
One of whom explains that he is out of the workplace and the circles I seem to mix in – I assume immediately that he’s sold some business or other and just doesn’t need to work anymore. Nice one mate, you lucky bastard.