It also saves a lot on sending out c.v.'s, etc. Here in Dunbar I am rather isolated from other variety artists. I have had people from all over the world, most wonderful people, giving all sorts of advice and sincere support. Though there have been one or two who seem to think they have the right to slagg you off to try and make themselves look big, we just ignore them. It would be nice to team up with another comedian for a while as their warm-up act to get the experience.
Nothing beats it.
When you perform you fling out as much love as you can to your audience. Treat them right and they will respect you and 2,000 in a theatre or just 30 in an old folks home, will smother you with all the love they have . . . We are still trying to get funding for it, but should have it ready for the next school term. I like the experience of working with children. It adds that extra bit to the Variety Shows I do.