I somewhat identify with Steve Wright. A long career in entertainment. Thinks he’s funny. Some people liked him. Loads of people thought he was an arsehole. Out of shape.
I need to sort my shit out or I’ll be dead at sixty-nine too.
I didn’t enjoy “Wrighty” in the latter years on Radio 2, but I still think fondly of his eighties show on Radio 1, especially the “Mr.Mad” character. I loved that.
“Listen boy, I’m maaad.”
“How mad are you today, Mister Mad?”
“I’m living in a bin.”
It doesn’t look much written down but the voice made it. So good night, Wright. Not as brilliant as Kenny Everett in the history of wacky British radio entertainment, but deserving of a mention.
Meanwhile, for the survivors, it’s Valentine’s Day.
Listen – do NOT go to a restaurant tonight with your beloved. I’ve Feb 14 in restaurants. It’s not good. All the bookings are twos, so the restaurants get the small tables that are usually pushed together for fours and sixes, and they push them apart to create more twos.
This would be fine, but the space in the restaurant remains the same no matter the calendar date, so the tables end up being pretty close together.
The result is a “battery-couples” effect. A line of candidates. Men on one side, women on the other. Mainly staring each other and talking about food choices. There’s not a lot of intimate chat going on because the tables are so close together, everything you say can be heard up to three tables away. For most, this is icky.
Come to the quiz instead. Whisper the capital of Kenya in their ear and then tell them how much you love them. And win some romantic booze and sexy money. Loads better.
Tonight’s quizzes:
Oz Bar – 6 pm (with Stuart F)
Jackpot – £60
Free answer: PICTURE round: “MALAYSIA“
Book at Oz Bar by sending them a message on FB.
The Joker & The Thief – 6 pm (with me)
Jackpot – £30
Free answer: MUSIC round: “THE HUMAN LEAGUE“
Book at Joker by sending them a message on FB.
Ship Inn – 7 pm (with Mister E)
Jackpot – £30
Free answer: PICTURE round: “SELF ESTEEM“
Book at the Ship by sending them a message on FB/Messenger or calling 0131 665 2642
West Port Oracle – 8 pm (with Stuart F)
Jackpot – £90
Free answer: PICTURE round: “GERMANY“
Book on FB.or 0131 283 1960
Brass Monkey Shore – 8.30pm (with me)
Jackpot – £50
Free answer: MUSIC round: “BILLY OCEAN“
Book: Phone 0131 555 7306 or Facebook/Messenger or online booking system:
So we’ll see you tonight.,
Dr Paul
Your Quizmaster
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