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Off Topic Ben Elton

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  1. O'conner flood

    O'conner flood Well-Known Member

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    anyone seen his stand up show?
    a right pompous git isn't he
     
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  2. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    There's a thin line between confidence and pomposity tbh.

    You need the confidence to be able to address a group of skeptical people ...

    ... but that can easily be perceived as arrogance.
     
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  3. rooch 3

    rooch 3 Well-Known Member

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    Never liked the bloke.
     
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    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    I bet you've liked stuff he's written though ...

    ... he's quite prolific tbf.
     
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  5. rooch 3

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    Aye you are right there mate I just can’t get myself to like him <ok>
     
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    Saw him live a few times in mid to late nineties and he was excellent. Thought his first few books were good also.

    Not seen him again live or read any more of his books for years.
     
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    Great writer, little bit annoying in person.
     
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    This...was very good back in the day.
     
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    ...and this
     
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    farnboromackem Well-Known Member

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    Saw him live in Reading circa 20 years ago. Like most I thought he was a bit of a prick but would admit that was one of the best, if not the best comedy gig I've been too.
     
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    In terms of blackadder and young ones he has left an indelible mark on british comedy.
    I suspect he is a bit high brow for some hence the dislike in certain quarters
     
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    FulwellBri, Oct 25, 2019
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  12. MrRAWhite

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    Saw him at the Empire years ago and he was excellent..
     
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    His standup made me laugh back in the day, god knows what hes like now.
     
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    E.T. Fairfax, Oct 25, 2019
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    Me neither, he needs a partner.
     
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    Needs a bloke called Bill..
     
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    Funny as F**K!!

    Bart
     
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