Quotes for All
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
The thing that interests me far more than anything is creating music, songwriting and arranging, and in that context drumming itself is a means to an end. I think it’s really easy to forget that – I’d sooner play something musical than flash, and as I can’t play anything flash, I try to be musical. … Read more
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. 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. Al Murray
I’m a natural born show off. I love performing, and at school we had a really good music scene and an even better drama scene. When I got to university, I played in bands and did sketch stuff and it was always about coming up with material, which is why I never really practised and … Read more
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. Al Murray
Thanks to the internet, I buy lots of music, but thanks to my easily distracted nature, I forget about half of it! 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. Al Murray
Our cheeky sidekick. We’re like a motorcycle and sidecar. Al Murray