Quote: Tim Walker @ October 28 2009, 11:32 PM BSTBring back compulsory National Service! (Always a safe thing to demand when you're into your 30s.)
Yeah, and put it on TV so we can all watch.
Basically, bring back Bad Lads Army! 
Famous people you have met... Page 14
Quote: Tim Walker @ October 28 2009, 11:32 PM BSTBring back compulsory National Service! (Always a safe thing to demand when you're into your 30s.)
Exactly! A safe thing and a fun thing!
I considered raising this issue in a new thread but decided against. Basically, I was wondering if any of you have a famous friend in the sitcom writing industry and if they have helped you with your writing career or if you have ever broached the subject with them.
Well I know Tim Walker, but he's never helped me.
have you ever asked him?
Quote: EllieJP @ October 28 2009, 10:48 PM BSTHi Katie, welcome to the site. Please use capitals in your posts.
I've met a number of comedians from going to smaller gigs. Lee Mack, Stephen Merchant, Will Smith and Stephen K Amos to mention a few.
Stephen Merchant. 
I haven't met many comedians, the two who spring to mind, because I like them so much; Ade Edmondson in a pub and Gavin Richards on a crossing.
Other people; Johnny Cash, Rod Stewart, Suzi Quatro, ELO, Lou Reed, Peter Jackson, David Soul, John Astin.
I am always surprised at how some people are shorter in reality than they appear on screen, (apart from Johnny Cash). We went to see Robbie Williams in concert, he was diminutive, and had stunning eyes. 
I know we've had this topic before because I remember posting this picture:
That dog is gorgeous. I want it.
Quote: Moonstone @ October 28 2009, 11:45 PM BSTWell I know Tim Walker, but he's never helped me.
Well, for one, he's not a famous sitcom writer. And secondly, he's a c**t who writes about himself in the 3rd person.
I spoke to Stephen Merchant briefly about sitcom writing and he sighed and said it was "boring". I'm not sure if he meant writing was boring, or just talking to me? 
Quote: Ronnie Anderson @ October 28 2009, 11:45 PM BSThave you ever asked him?
I'd be too scared of what he might expect in return.
Quote: Moonstone @ October 28 2009, 11:50 PM BSTThat dog man is gorgeous. I want it him.
Quote: Linda La Hughes @ October 28 2009, 11:48 PM BSTI am always surprised at how some people are shorter in reality than they appear on screen
Stephen Mangan was shorter than me, I found that surprising, but I'm not sure why.
Quote: Tim Walker @ October 28 2009, 11:51 PM BSTWell, for one, he's not a famous sitcom writer. And secondly, he's a c**t who writes about himself in the 3rd person.
See, you deny you're famous but you're clearly thinking about you're biography already!
Quote: Tim Walker @ October 28 2009, 11:53 PM BSTStephen Mangan was shorter than me, I found that surprising, but I'm not sure why.
Maybe ... um... big hands?
Quote: Moonstone @ October 28 2009, 11:54 PM BSTSee, you deny you're famous but you're clearly thinking about you're biography already!
No, I'm thinking about James Cotter's biography. 
Quote: Badge @ October 28 2009, 11:55 PM BSTMaybe ... um... big hands?
Not really. I shook his hand, it seemed normal size to me.