It seems that whenever newspapers run out of stories, or need something to fill a couple of pages, they drag up the can women be funny debate. This time though it’s being tied into International Women’s Day which takes place this Sunday. This time the debate appeared in Wednesday’s Metro. Personally, I am finding the …
Tag: Comedy
Mar 02
How Do You Relate To Your Audience?
Even though this post is from the perspective of being a member of Toastmasters International and the Humorous Speech Contest, there are certainly some lessons that can be applied to any speaking or presentation. The Humorous Speech Contest During my time at Toastmasters I’ve had an opportunity to deliver and watch a number of different …
Feb 26
Bill Hicks Tribute “It’s Just a Ride”
I cannot believe that it’s been 16 years since the legendary American comedian Bill Hicks died. I included him on a previous post I made about the 32 Most Influential Comedians. It only seems like yesterday that I had discovered his comedy on a compilation cassette tape (told you it was a long time ago) …
Feb 25
Confessions of a Comedy Snob
Ok alright I admit, I’m a comedy snob. You dragged it out of me. There are you happy? I really wanted to get into Bo Selecta, but I couldn’t. I admired what Leigh Francis did, but as for actual physical laughs… none were to be found from me. I did laugh once, and it was …
Feb 20
Craig McLachan Dies a Comedy Death
In recent years there has been a “fashion” for some celebrities to try their hand at stand-up comedy. We’ve had DVDs from ex-Cricketer Phil Tufnell, sitcom actor Ricky Tomlinson and creator of The Office and Extras Ricky Gervais. Whilst for Tomlinson and Gervais it seems a natural progression of their comedy careers, it seems a …
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