I was on a very crowded train to Cambridge from Ely a few months ago with my bicycle. A lady on the train was deeply offended by its presence – by the look on her face you’d think I’d brought along a flatulent llama. I suggested that she move further down the carriage (my bike can only go by the […]
Best Put-Down Ever Read More »
At its finest, I believe that stand-up comedy is the supreme form of entertainment, beating theatre, film and live music hands down: it’s story-telling, improvisation and audience interaction, in what can feel like a one-off event. The best comedy venues don’t have windows (and are often in basements), to form an environment free of distractions, that feels
Presentation Techniques to Steal from Stand-Up Comics Read More »
Risky Business The best things in life involve risk: performing to an audience starting a business falling in love buying a house having children board games where you take over the world with military force* The bigger the risk, the bigger the potential reward. *Well done if you got that (you nerd). “Certainty of death, small
When I cycle through Cambridge, I often encounter these potentially lethal threats: Daydreaming drivers Preoccupied pedestrians Silly cyclists Apparently I’m a ninja on a mountain bike, invisible until we nearly collide. It’s infuriating, frustrating and I simply don’t understand how they’re unaware of what’s going on around them. Sympathise with this chap; post-apocalyptic cities are
While most of your confidence for any kind of important speaking will be due to your preparation (see ‘Do. Your. Prep.‘), being ‘comfortable in your own skin’ and being physically comfortable are also really important. She looks confident, but what the hell is she wearing? Is it a skirt? Trousers? Whatever it is, it has ‘safari chic’ written all over
Comfortable? Then We’ll Begin. Read More »
