This is my first post of 2010. Let me just say, there’s no evidence as yet that this will be a good year, but I’d rather hope it was. I am going to start optimistic and let the optimism gradually leak out of me like a morbid teapot. Anyway, what have I been doing so far this year I hear none of you cry? Well, let me tell you!
Nothing.
Actually, that’s not true, I’ve been doing a few things. Today I even had an interview. I thought it went ok, by which I mean I didn’t say anything particularly stupid. Oh, the times we were having, we all laughed, I sipped my water casually, as if to say “Hey! I’m sipping my water! Casually! I’m one of you guys! Eh? Eh?” Let me tell you, if we’d each had long enough arms, I’m sure we’d have all been sat round slapping each other on the back in a jovial manner. Alas, the distance between us was somewhat too large, and it would have been too disturbing to actually get up, walk across, slap them on the back, then slowly limber back to my seat in silence. Perhaps if I’d had Go Go Gadget arms then it would have been a possibility, but the fact is, I don’t, so it would have been even worse if I’d tried to engage them.
“And then I said, hey, that’s not a biscuit, that’s my cat!”
“Hahahaha! Good one! GO GO GADGET ARMS!”
[Silence]
“What did you say?”
“Nothing. ABORT! ABORT GADGET ARMS!”
“Ok, well… ooh, is that the time? Well, you know, we’ll… be in touch…”
“Thanks! GO GO GADGET HELICOPTER! BYEEEEEE!” [Crash through door]
It was something to do anyway. No doubt they’ll be in touch within a few days with the traditional ‘Well, thanks for coming in, unfortunately, there were a lot of strong candidates…’ etc, but hopefully not. Seeing as this is the year of optimism and everything, I’m going to predict that in a couple of days they’ll be in touch with a six-figure salary and a shiny jacket that says ‘KING OF THE BUILDING: ASK ME ABOUT MY GADGET ARMS’. This will happen.
I’ve also started another stand-up course. This is an advanced course, following on from the beginner’s one I did a few months ago that I’ve discussed on here. It’s great. Basically, every week I just get to get on stage, practice material and get feedback on it before I take it out to gigs. It’s a lot of fun, and everybody is very friendly. I haven’t actually done a stand-up gig since November now, as I’ve run out of bookings, but I’m hoping to get back into doing it soon. I should email more people. Maybe that’s what I’ll do.
I also hope to finish another script this month, which would be a hell of an effort, since it’s only 1/3 done, and there’s only 11 days left. Let’s make that a draft perhaps. A draft of the script would be nice. Oh, and also I’m hoping to revive Llamageddon for a better run over the next few weeks. More regular podcasts rather than just one every 4 months or so. That would be good. Maybe release some other stuff too. That would be super good. A good megazord. Anyway, I’m quite tired and I’ve got to go to work soon, so I’m going to end here. Bye!
