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My wife when I tried out some new material on her, said: “I’m sure the people who like you would like that.”
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I like you but I wish you looked more like David Beckham.
Edward Bond, the playwright, said I was like a turd flowing on the effluent of British culture.
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View profile →I worked at KFC, as a vegetarian, doing Friday and Saturday nights.
My complete lack of organisation that affects all part of my life – my living space, my being in touch with people, everything. I am a walking shitshow.
When I was 17 I launched into a rant at my dad about what I thought of him. We never spoke about it again and then he passed away. I would love to say sorry to him.
The arcade game, Guitar Hero. I’ve got the full unit in my house. It’s so sad.
A comedian or rapper. You can tell by the way I’m dressed that I’m a frustrated rapper.
I was once walking through Edinburgh with someone in the industry. I was quite drunk and I slowly wet myself.
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