Tag Archives: comedian

Jack Dee in love (Rousse)

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Dreamaticus

Jack Dee was in love – with me! As a token of his affection, he had already given me a red silk, traditional, Chinese Tang suit jacket. Now he was begging me to meet him on Thursday evening for a … Continue reading →

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Bruce Springsteen spends Christmas in Scottish Highland lodge (Rousse)

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Dreamaticus

Bruce Springsteen was amongst the dozen or so guests at the highland lodge over Christmas. Bruce and I exchanged a couple of words as I was gathering some of my belongings from the deck as the first stage of packing … Continue reading →

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An adulterer, a runner, a comedian, and a puppy (Rousse)

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Dreamaticus

When I saw the ‘luxurious’ single beds behind the curtain, I wished that I had selected this option for the night rather than the shallow soil grave in the main section. I further regretted my accommodation choice when my former … Continue reading →

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Bob Mortimer and a goth girl threesome (Rousse)

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Dreamaticus

I spotted Bob Mortimer in the huge audience at another comedian’s anniversary retrospective. At the start of the performance he sat in his seat just like everyone else. However, after a few minutes I noticed that he was running from … Continue reading →

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Glasgow comedian in conspiracy to catch MSP with pants down (Rousse)

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Dreamaticus

TPR and I fell in with Glasgow comedian mop-haired Jello and his crowd on tour in Germany. When TPR wandered off, I ended up alone with Jello and a few of his German friends in a château for an evening … Continue reading →

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Ronnie Corbett goes to university (Rousse)

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Dreamaticus

Ronnie Corbett placed his right arm over my shoulder and engaged me in conversation about university entry tariffs and the relative merits of ‘old’ and post-92 institutions. How, for example, does the ‘quality’ of graduates from Northumbria, Durham, and Napier … Continue reading →

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Lunch with Barry Cryer (Rousse)

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Dreamaticus

I took pity on Barry Cryer, dining alone at a table for two. He recognised me when I joined him, and seemed to welcome my company. We discussed my ‘secret talent’, and the pleasure of revealing to others that I … Continue reading →

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A deadly bed and breakfast (Rousse)

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Dreamaticus

It must have been cold in Susan Morrison’s bed and breakfast because TPR was wearing JH’s woollen beanie hat in bed (while JH slept on the floor beside us). It was a dangerous trek across the field to breakfast the … Continue reading →

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Julian Clary, seals, and a dolphin on the Isle of Harris (Rousse)

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Dreamaticus

Comedian Julian Clary led the workshop in a house just above the village beach in Northton, South Harris. As well as displaying his extensive knowledge of local archaeology and wildlife, he also performed magic for his audience. Like everyone else … Continue reading →

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Andrew Lawrence, the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre, a stranded bride, and the ruler of the universe (Rousse)

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Dreamaticus

We headed up the M6, keen to reach our destination in time to take part in the 10k race, my final exams, and the graduation ceremony. We were grateful not to be travelling in the opposite direction. A light aircraft … Continue reading →

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