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I was once walking through Edinburgh with someone in the industry. I was quite drunk and I slowly wet myself.
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View all 122 →It was a small gig and I was doing Three Minute Hero, which has a long, held note at the end, and I fell off the stage.
Wearing 90s ripped-at-the-crotch jeans at Rada during an unarmed combat session and showing everyone more than they bargained for.
On one of my first jobs, Cold Mountain, I got a wasp in my ear in front of Jude Law. He couldn’t see the wasp so just saw me freak out.
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View profile →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.
Their inability to deal with my disorganisation.
My children ending up anything like me.
The arcade game, Guitar Hero. I’ve got the full unit in my house. It’s so sad.
My wife when I tried out some new material on her, said: “I’m sure the people who like you would like that.”
A comedian or rapper. You can tell by the way I’m dressed that I’m a frustrated rapper.
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