Funny? Yes. Sexy? Hmmm.

Wonderful gig at the Frog and Bucket last night for the Beat the Frog gong show.

I was on second to last which is always a good spot. 

There were some really good acts on last night and I didn't think I stood at chance at the start. But by the time I went on, the audience of about 200 people were well warmed up (and well-oiled).

My set went down a stormed. I've never experienced such gales of laughter coming back at me - the volume of it almost took my breath away.

As I came off, the other acts congratulated me and for a moment I thought - I'm going to win this.

But no! Once again, when it came to the clap-off, I lost out. In fact I wasn't even close.

The problem may have been that I'm a bit old and a bit fat. Younger and/or cuter guys seem to get the vote of the female audience for some reason. Can't think why.

I don't think I will ever get laughs bigger than I did last night. So does that mean I'll never win it? No - I still could win it one day. Although I might have to bring in a bus load of pensioners to do it.

As I started the set, a rather exuberant young woman screamed at me, "Yeeeeaaaah! Sexy!" I smiled at her and said, "Yes, love. I do understand irony."

I'm not under any illusions.

Sam Brady Stand Up Comedian