An old repeat on R4+, and very entertaining, though his choices were far from what I would chose.
Interesting insight into what makes him tick, how he got started and something budding stand-ups might do well to listen to.
Jack Dee on Desert Island Discs
I listened to half of it on the way home.
I laughed when he said his first attempt at stand up was at the comedy store.
And he had no pre-script, he just winged it and used his miserable face to complain.
People laughed and he was hooked.
Quote: Hercules Grytpype Thynne @ 8th May 2022, 3:30 PMAn old repeat on R4+, and very entertaining, though his choices were far from what I would chose.
Interesting insight into what makes him tick, how he got started and something budding stand-ups might do well to listen to.
What did he pick? I'm sure I'd like a few of them.
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Good to See You
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