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“Things inspiring me - good melody, a great bass line, a fabulous voice... by which I mean someone who sounds great, rather than does pyrotechnics... and people playing really musically. Music is endlessly fascinating.”

Quote by Al Murray

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Al Murray, born on May 10, 1968, is a renowned British stand-up comedian. Known for his unique humor style and satirical approach, he excels in solo performances. Murray's comedy works often delve into social, political, and cultural aspects, winning him a dedicated fan base. more

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“Thanks to the internet, I buy lots of music, but thanks to my easily distracted nature, I forget about half of it!”

Forget Internet Thanks Distracted

Author:Al Murray

“I read a lot. I spend of lot time thinking. It actually looks like I'm doing nothing, but... hanging out with clever and interesting people is a must if you're writing comedy, like hanging out with a good bass player when you're a drummer.”

People Thinking Writing Interesting Comedy Player Clever Hanging Out Drummer

Author:Al Murray

“Seriously, if you want to get inside the head of a stand-up comic, you could do a lot worse than reading Steve Martin's Born Standing Up, all about how he developed his career and his creativity as a comedian. Lots of what he talks about is relevant to anyone in the creative arts - you find yourself, your voice, your technique and then maybe luck calls.”

Art Reading Creativity Creative Luck Comic Comedian Finding Yourself Relevant Creative Art

Author:Al Murray

“PimpCo is a little business I've got, which basically offers drummers the affordable opportunity to make their drums that little bit more bespoke. I love drums and love how they look, so we offer re-wrapping to reboot your old kit, a hardware lacquering service - the black looks amazing, and bespoke snare drums.”

Opportunity Black Drummer Affordable

Author:Al Murray

“Actually, when you're doing something you love, even when you're busy and it's hectic you don't feel the need to relax. I never used to take holidays and it would upset ex-wives and girlfriends, but working has me in a better mood than doing nothing.”

Busy Mood Upset Girlfriend Relax Holiday Hectic

Author:Al Murray

“I love playing. In lots of ways, I think having been able to carry on playing purely out of love rather than having to do it for a living means I still love the drums. It helps that, if I don't want to play, I don't really have to! I'm not the best drummer in the world, but it's something I love and enjoy, and that sounds like a good trade.”

Thinking World Mean Helping Enjoy Trade Drummer

Author:Al Murray

“"The harder you work, the luckier you get" is true in all things.”

Author:Al Murray

“Louis Pasteur, the great scientist, said "chance favours the prepared mind", which is a posh way of saying 'do your homework', but it's an excellent piece of advice.”

Mind Chance Advice Scientist Excellent Great Scientist

Author:Al Murray

“In the world of comedy, there's this: "If it's going badly, get off. If it's going well, get off". You can't argue with that either.”

World Comedy Arguing

Author:Al Murray

“Once I reached my 40s, I thought to myself that if I'm going to play live now, I need to really mean this. I can't go out and be a little bit, for one moment slovenly in my choices as a performer. I mean, these people have paid a lot of money to be here, they've been through the nightmare of getting here, starving themselves waiting for us to get on stage, so I'm going to give them what they came here for.”

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