Quote: Dolly Dagger @ October 8 2008, 1:24 PM BSTPerry - it's interesting that you always refer to being pushy and cheeky to get attention for you stuff. This is my downfall. I find it really hard to promoite myself in this way. I just can't do networking either.
To me that just sounded like "blah blah blah".
Quote: Seefacts @ October 8 2008, 1:23 PM BSTSeconded. Thanks Perry (ridiculous . . .) that must have taken a while to type.
So how old were you when the Hale & Pace thing happened?
About 24 I think
Quote: Dolly Dagger @ October 8 2008, 1:24 PM BSTPerry - it's interesting that you always refer to being pushy and cheeky to get attention for you stuff. This is my downfall. I find it really hard to promoite myself in this way. I just can't do networking either.
Sometimes cheeky stuff doesn't work and can backfire. So be wary.
Quote: Seefacts @ October 8 2008, 1:23 PM BSTSo how old were you when the Hale & Pace thing happened?
Please say under 23.
EDIT: Too late. Gah!
Quote: Dolly Dagger @ October 8 2008, 1:24 PM BSTPerry - it's interesting that you always refer to being pushy and cheeky to get attention for you stuff. This is my downfall. I find it really hard to promoite myself in this way. I just can't do networking either.
I think you have to walk a fine line between "cheeky" and "a pain in the arse". But the fact is that there's loads of other writers who are equal in talent or even far surpass you, so I find having lots of contacts etc really does help.
Quote: Graham Bandage @ October 8 2008, 1:27 PM BSTPlease say under 23.
EDIT: Too late. Gah!
Were you hoping to sting me?
Quote: Seefacts @ October 8 2008, 1:27 PM BSTSometimes cheeky stuff doesn't work and can backfire. So be wary.
Yes.
Quote: Perry Nium @ October 8 2008, 1:29 PM BSTI think you have to walk a fine line between "cheeky" and "a pain in the arse". But the fact is that there's loads of other writers who are equal in talent or even far surpass you, so I find having lots of contacts etc really does help.
Yeah, if you've got a contact you're able to get your work read by them often ASAP.
Sometimes you don't even have to write the whole script.
Perry that's a terrific summary of your career, thanks for taking the time.
Quote: Perry Nium @ October 8 2008, 1:11 PM BST2008:
I'm feeling cheeky so I send the C4 Head Of Comedy some material. He replies saying it's "proper, laugh-out-loud funny" and sets up a meeting with Hat Trick. I pitch a sketch show idea which they like, which somehow morphs into the same idea I'd had for the BBC sketch show. Hat Trick team me up with a talented guy with long legs called David Bussell. Spooky! We to and fro, cooking up evil ideas and arguing about titles. Hat Trick are offering to film some of our stuff! Holy shit!
So, I'm basically the light at the end of the long, dark tunnel that is your life?
Cheers Perry. Very interesting and thanks for sharing.
Dan
Quote: Graham Bandage @ October 8 2008, 1:37 PM BSTYep.
Nearly.
Perry's post also nicely highlights how there's a lot of old bollocks in the industry in terms of politics etc.
I don't see anyone ranting cynically in this thread. Maybe I missed those posts, or maybe it's in the eye of the beholder?
Ah, I see you edited out your 'cynical ranting' comment... 
Quote: David Bussell @ October 8 2008, 1:33 PM BSTSo, I'm basically the light at the end of the long, dark tunnel that is your life?
You keep away from my long dark tunnel, Bussell.