Originally written: 18/04/2007
With so many comedians tripping off to Africa, or another part of the world, in an attempt to cure world poverty, it would appear that they've forgotten to take care of their own.
Only last Saturday, I was sat outside the Alwyn near Highbury Corner, when noneotherthan Alan Davis sat at the table beside me. But sadly, it would appear that years of ridicule from Stephen Fry on QI have taken their toll, as a hungry-looking Davis eyed-up my burger, licking his lips in lust. With his now greying, curly locks and look of weariness in his eyes, he looked a shadow of a man we know as Johnathan Creek.
It then occurred to me that only weeks before, I saw an also greying and dishevelled-looking Robin Ince hurrying and rushing up Great Portland Street on his way to one of his gigs. Obviously years as Ricky Gervas' warm-up have left their mark on the stress-filled life of Mr. Ince.
I, therefore, believe that we should take a minute out whenever we see one of our beloved comedians and go to the trouble of buying them a burger to stop this terrible tragedy from becoming more serious. If we don't, what is to happen next? Craig Charles smoking crack in the back of a taxi? Who knows?
I think we all know the world would be a much better place if our comedians are well-fed and have the opportunity to work in a stress-free environment, away from the torment of their comedy seniors...
Kick Wise people...
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