The standard was high and it was great to see some acts I know well really raising their game. In particular I thought Andrew Ryan was fantastic with his Irish take on living in England - he is so likeable on stage. (Even though he was actually completely shitting himself, you wouldn't have known it.) Andrew came second which was a considerable achievement but he could easily have won it.
The winner was Sam Gore from Leeds, whose continuous improvement I have also witnessed over the past six months. He really nailed it.
It's really encouraging to see people progress. It makes me aware of how good I could get. I was pleased for them both, but if I make the final next year, I hope they die on their arses.
Lessons Learned from the night:
1. Never pinch other people's material - even if the audience don't spot it, other comics will.
2. The later you appear on the bill in a Gong Show the better your chance of winning - drunk people have short memories.
3. I can be as good as these guys if I keep working at it.
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Of course you can be as good as them - in fact you can be better! Good to see you are getting spots sorted for the New Year. I'd say go for it, but I've learned that it is a rather flakey children's programme on R4!
I would endorse Tony's comment: beat the frog? I bet you could squash it flat!
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