If you're new to this page, start at the bottom, this is the last entry.

This blog tells the story of my journey towards doing stand-up comedy for the first time. When I wrote it I was writing in the form of a diary, recording both mundane events alongside my attempts to prepare for having a go at something I'd really always wanted to do.

I published it as a bit of fun and as something to serve as a bit of an extra to my main blog. However it's popularity is growing and since I published the last entry the hit rate is starting to rival my current active blog. There has even been talk of turning it into a radio show. I think that would be difficult at the moment but it's something for the future perhaps.

I've also had emails from fellow stand-ups who have all said nice things about it.

So, as I said, start at the bottom and work your way up. It's pretty much a warts and all journey towards my first ever gig.

If you're thinking of doing stand-up yourself my advice is simple: FUC#ING DO IT!

Yours Sincerely

NM

Monday March 22, 2005 2am

Rightihoo then. I did it. I went on stage and got gonged off at 3mins10secs! It was more fun than you’d expect. I was amazed at how little I could see of the audience. I was amazed at how relaxed I felt and I was amazed at how easy it felt. It was a strange experience and there is a lot for me to assimilate.

But it was fun and I’m more than glad I did it.

If it's something you're considering I'd certainly reccomend it.

I had a couple of drinks before I went on stage. I was reasonably nervous but also very relaxed as I couldn't imagine what it would feel like once I was on. I knew I knew my material and in some ways it was a bit like going for an exam.

When I stood on the stage with the lights glaring at me it felt like I was stood before "God" or something like that. That is until I started talking.

My opening line "grew my hair long to look like John Lennon, ended up looking like Meatloaf" got a laugh. The moment I heard that I relaxed.

It's crazy.

Do it.

NM