01/09/07
Aftermath -
Categories: Aftermath
Spent some of Sunday taking the venues down then made our way to the farewell party. It was a little drab to be honest. The usual suspects and a few others with a barbecue. The barbecue was great as always, in fcat it was more than the usual greatness. But there didn’t seem to be any sense of occasion. A shame considering how Lucy and Manera really dolled up for the occasion. Loads of people went home that day too.
I was going to leave on the Monday but Coppin convinced me to stay another day so that way we could share the driving home. I’m glad I did as I was shattered and would have taken ages to get back home, due to taking breaks and sleeping. I got myself a large Chinese, three bottles of red wine and watched some DVDs and surfed the net.
I’m glad I left the next day because we were able to give Willis a lift back to Newcastle and we had a brilliant laugh in the car having a good old bitch and gossip.
Finally got home at 12.30am and was relieved about that.
Well it was an odd Edinburgh to say the least. Here’s my thoughts,
Welcome to the Edinburgh of 2007.
If I can offer you one piece of advice that would be, Put down the battered haggis.
The long-term benefits of using battered haggis lead to fighting, drinking, cross dressing and tall tales about it’s the only thing that keeps you going all day and soaking up the booze.
I have only done the Edinburgh festival in full 3 times, but these are the things I have learned. You may take my advice or tell me where to stick it. My advice is no more reliable than any hardened Fringe stalwart so take it as you will.
No matter how well you know someone don’t be surprised when they fuck you over.
Reviewers in their desperate attempt to make a point usually miss the point.
There’s always someone worse off than you.
Helping others is fine, but don’t let that get in the way of why you are there.
Networking doesn’t necessarily mean shoving your head up someone’s arse.
Don’t be surprised to find yourself sympathising with a nemesis when they’re down.
You’re on holiday, have a good time when you can.
You’re there to work too, so having too much of a good time can be destructive.
Don’t be afraid to say, “sorry, I can’t remember who you are.”
Standing out on the Royal Mile all day makes your hair start to turn ginger.
Quad Biking is a great way to escape from your Edinburgh show.
When you get a chance, go out and dance and have fun.
See some shows and learn from the experts.
See friends shows, it’s good to support each other.
There’s not just a festival on, it’s a great city, explore it.
There’s more to life than comedy, check out a play or go to an art gallery.
When you start to see daylight, think about going to bed, you have a show to do.
You must try the most unhealthiest thing you can find once.
Don’t forget to eat some pasta and do some home cooking.
Drugs make temporary friends, till the drugs run out.
Invite at least one non-comedy friend to stay with, they put perspective on life.
Read the news in The Scotsman, not just the reviews.
Keep Piemaker in business, they are being swamped by Greggs and Subway.
Try and hug another comic in the nude whilst you are naked.
Don’t be disappointed if you’re not nominated for an iffie.
There are hundreds of other candidates, they only give out two.
Don’t be jealous of acts that are more famous than you.
You’d be surprised how many people would love to do an Edinburgh show.
Remember you’ll look back on these days with rose tinted specs.
You’ll also be a much better act when you’re back on the road again.
You'll so much out of Edinburgh that you will never realise.
But trust me on the battered haggis.
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