I am an archaeologist by training. Yes, I know it is long way from filming/night bussing, but it is a passion of mine. I find the history of humanity fascinating, the intertwining of cultures a gem to behold and the similarities more astonishing than the differences. It is probably why I love the beat of traveling so much, as it not only satisfies my curiosity but it also allows me to widen my own knowledge.
But yes, it is the similarities between different people of different parts of the world that astonishes me. No matter where you go in the world, children sound exactly the same when they are playing and the old folks too. It is just us, those that are in between, the 'adults', the 'responsible ones' that seem different. But to be honest, we are not really all that different.
We all need water, then food and then a place to toilet. Next comes decent sleep, warmth then cleanliness. Afterwards sex. Trust me, that is human needs, in exactly the order your body needs it. Take away our creature comforts, our twitter accounts and fast food joints and these basic needs drive us all. And we are ingenious. Sometimes it angers me when I hear that aliens from outer space built the Pyramids or gave us technology. I prefer to trust the human mind and the sheer complexity that it holds. And as the world's population increases, the more complex as a species we become and the better we are at everything. Even looking back twenty years ago, how much smaller the world is, how easy it is to communicate with different people, in different languages. Despite the policies of isolationism, we are stronger as a whole rather than one.
That is not to say that we are not brutal beings. It is in our blood, and part of being ingenious also requires a bloodthirsty edge. It is what has given us, unremarkable and weak bipedal apes from Africa, a chance in this world where everything else is bigger, faster or better adapted to its environment than we are. But it is this ingenuity, coupled with our fantastic social skills that has allowed us to colonise the entire globe. Oh, and the fact that humans will just about eat anything available. Trust me on this...
A new year, a new decade is upon us. And yes, from a personal point of view it has been a lousy year. Sure, I have had some great holidays and a fantastic time on the radio, but the filming has sucked. However there are two ways I can go with this life. One is downward into a cycle of misery and depression, getting bitter at the world. The other is to pick myself up and dust myself down. Well, I choose life, but that is not to say that I am uninjured; spiritually, it will take time to recover from the dog's dinner of a year that 2009 has been. But I have to rely on the ingenuity of humanity, of which I am a part of, to make my life, my brief existence on this planet, a better one for myself. Happy New Year everyone! And here's to 2010...
Showing posts with label thoughts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thoughts. Show all posts
Thursday, 31 December 2009
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
The Split Mindset of El D.
Got to be original, must be original with this blog. After all, this blog is a representation of all things comically great and spectacular from the streets of London. Delights that will shake the soul and tickle the rib cages. Comedy that will make you smile or at list curl up your toes in the most kinky delight.
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Hey man, I'm a busy director, do you know that it has been ten days since I last got a decent night's sleep? You may have kebabs to fry and parties to attend, but I am busy director, after making my ears deaf with the sounds of 'Jay, it was beautiful', I now have to blind myself by making sure that Kay's yellow jacket is not to yellow. Come on, give us a break here!
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But you are a writer as well, and a damn good one! You come up with original and witty musings almost everyday of your life. Surely, it cannot be that hard to talk about that a second time round on this wonderful output known as the CWP blog?
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Hey man, that is exactly right! But in addition to all this writing and film making fun, I got jobs to do, and do you know how wrecked my body clock is right now with the around of different shifts I am putting up with? Plus I got to replace the kitchen tap this week as well as check the rest of the plumbing in the house and even seal a shed roof. A little bit of sunshine would be useful right now!
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You can't blame the weather or circumstance for your own frustration. Sure, you may be surrounded by frustrations and circumstances, but you chose them.
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True. Your point?
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So enjoy it! After all, in a few years time, with a ball and chain, you may well look back on this time with a great deal of fondness...
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You know what? You may have a point there...
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Of course I do! I'm you!
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Really?
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Yes you idiot?
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Oh! Hi there! So, I'm confused. Right now, am I meant to be the angry one, or is that you?
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I don't know, I've kind of lost the trail a few threads back.
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Oh. Well, did we pre-plan this blog?
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Nope, about ten minutes ago this was not even in my mind.
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You mean our mind.
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Yes, my mind.
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Not bad for original writing, eh? And to think, I was going to put up a vlog.
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Save that for later on in the week, for when you have truly run out of ideas.
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Ah!
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Hey man, I'm a busy director, do you know that it has been ten days since I last got a decent night's sleep? You may have kebabs to fry and parties to attend, but I am busy director, after making my ears deaf with the sounds of 'Jay, it was beautiful', I now have to blind myself by making sure that Kay's yellow jacket is not to yellow. Come on, give us a break here!
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But you are a writer as well, and a damn good one! You come up with original and witty musings almost everyday of your life. Surely, it cannot be that hard to talk about that a second time round on this wonderful output known as the CWP blog?
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Hey man, that is exactly right! But in addition to all this writing and film making fun, I got jobs to do, and do you know how wrecked my body clock is right now with the around of different shifts I am putting up with? Plus I got to replace the kitchen tap this week as well as check the rest of the plumbing in the house and even seal a shed roof. A little bit of sunshine would be useful right now!
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You can't blame the weather or circumstance for your own frustration. Sure, you may be surrounded by frustrations and circumstances, but you chose them.
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True. Your point?
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So enjoy it! After all, in a few years time, with a ball and chain, you may well look back on this time with a great deal of fondness...
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You know what? You may have a point there...
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Of course I do! I'm you!
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Really?
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Yes you idiot?
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Oh! Hi there! So, I'm confused. Right now, am I meant to be the angry one, or is that you?
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I don't know, I've kind of lost the trail a few threads back.
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Oh. Well, did we pre-plan this blog?
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Nope, about ten minutes ago this was not even in my mind.
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You mean our mind.
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Yes, my mind.
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Not bad for original writing, eh? And to think, I was going to put up a vlog.
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Save that for later on in the week, for when you have truly run out of ideas.
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Ah!
Sunday, 22 March 2009
Ari Gill on comedy
Greetings everybody! Ari Gill here... performing a comedy act and being funny in real life are two different terms completely. Because when you’re being funny under your real life persona it’s very spontaneous, it’s very naturally and therefore doesn’t feel nor looks rehearsed, planned or contrived in any way.
However when you’re performing a comedy act, it’s not so easy. In fact I find it very difficult because you have to be funny. You have to entertain. You have to enjoy yourself. And in order to do this...you have to rehearse...you have to plan...you have to build loads of energy...you have to locate a rhythm and expression which is comfortable to you and deliver!! Until next time...be safe and look after yourselves
However when you’re performing a comedy act, it’s not so easy. In fact I find it very difficult because you have to be funny. You have to entertain. You have to enjoy yourself. And in order to do this...you have to rehearse...you have to plan...you have to build loads of energy...you have to locate a rhythm and expression which is comfortable to you and deliver!! Until next time...be safe and look after yourselves
Wednesday, 10 December 2008
Making the Characters 'Real'
Imagine if Jay and Kay were actually real people, that you met at the bus stop. After knowing what these two colourful characters get up to, their adventures together. After all, they are not just friends, but conspiritors too.
But making them 'real' is tricky. After all, I have to give them a back story, make it all match up, a purpose in life and of course a good ending so the audience will love them more. Ultimately, when it is all dusted and done, the filming can begin and voila, it is ready...
But making them 'real' is tricky. After all, I have to give them a back story, make it all match up, a purpose in life and of course a good ending so the audience will love them more. Ultimately, when it is all dusted and done, the filming can begin and voila, it is ready...
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