It's funny how things clump together in the head. Last week I posted a poem (here) about something that happened at a Manchester club night called Flesh (years ago). One of the most memorable features of that club was a marvellous performer known as the Divine David (now known more regularly as David Hoyle). David is interviewed in today's Guardian (here) and it's well worth a read so go, go, go. David's material is very... different to the Two Ronnies (who we saw in the last post). It is full-on in pretty much every sense - tightrope walking stuff (my god, he's good though). Here's a tiny taster:
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Her Ghost in My Machine
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Interesting guy alright, good point he makes there too.
This is a gentle ease-you-in piece of DH. There's plenty more online if you want to see more... though it's not for those who are easily shocked.
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Why isn't he running for PM?
I'm not sure there's a party who could hold him... he'd have to be an independent!
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Loved the interview. Thanks a lot, missed it the first time around, don't know why. And liked the clip.
Greetings from London.
It was in the little pull-out section. I don't read the Guardian every day - just luck that I spotted this one!
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An existential Julian Clary. What a find!
I'm not sure how thrilled he'd be with that comparison...but I know you mean it well, Dick. He'd have some fun with your name in return maybe (though perhaps you've heard them all...). I was shrieking with laughter at one of his more cock-based quips on another clip last night... rude, rude and ruder still...
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Never heard of him before. What a find! Thanks.
He has some new shows in London just now (hence the press coverage). He's been doing shows of one kind or another for years though mainly in gay venues, I think (though he attacks many aspects of the gay scene quite regularly...try this for example...). No-one is spared...
Though we worked in some of the same places I didn't know him personally at all. Shame.
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Gonna have to chase this. Cheers.
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