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Barry McDonald

I am here for Networking

About Me

I am a man in his mid-thirties who appears to be experiencing an early mid-life crisis (unless of course I only live to 70, in which case it's justified). But I can't afford a motorbike, can't be bothered having an affair with someone 15 years younger and already have a tattoo... so I thought I'd try stand-up comedy. That's it really. As you were."Packed with gags" - Evening News"Droll, self-deprecating ginger" - The List"Hits the spot" - Daily Record"You're not that fucking funny" - My wife

My Blog

Pills, Thrills and Heartaches

So, there I was, a few days after contracting a flu-like virus, sucking on oxygen while a paramedic dry shaved my chest to attach elecrodes for the portable ECG machine.NOT the ideal start to a relaxi...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:42:00 GMT

look at me go!

Check this oot...http://james.nerdiphythesoul.com/bennyhillifier/speedu p.php?id=w-P0jH_m6Rk
Posted by on Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:38:00 GMT

Shameless Whore

http://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/shows.aspx?ID=182 Go on, you know you want to...
Posted by on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:26:00 GMT

Ooh Aah Just a Lidl Bit...

I took down all the Christmas cards today and read through them, briefly, for the first time (Mrs Baz opened them). Two people have died since they sent their cards. Not good.On a lighter note, I went...
Posted by on Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:31:00 GMT

The more things change, the more they stay the same

I've never been one for independent thinking so, in line with everyone else, here's a beginning of year blog. So, what does 2009 have in store? Well, I'm excited (in a kind-of shitting-myself way) by...
Posted by on Fri, 02 Jan 2009 02:37:00 GMT

Theres nothing to see here...

No really... move along.Hmmm? What? I'm fine, thanks, just enjoying two weeks off work, lapping it up at the Costa Del Living Room.Struggling badly to come up with a show description for next year's G...
Posted by on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:49:00 GMT

Fat’s Entertainment

  I've been putting a lot of effort into putting on weight recently and I'm happy to report that all that hard work and dedication has finally paid off. After months and months of foolishly eati...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:04:00 GMT

The Lonliness of the Long Distance Cowboy

So, like the new profile pic? It was taken the day before i discovered Guinness. Jeez, what a difference a day makes, eh?For those of you watching in black and white, I'm the ginger kid in a kind of p...
Posted by on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:15:00 GMT

Dates - help!

Why the fuck does the list of upcoming gigs not view in chronological order? Am I mad or is Myspace taking the piss?   Please help.
Posted by on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:22:00 GMT

The party’s over

So, my Ed Fest experience is over. Things picked up slightly in week two and, on the whole, I'm glad I did it. I did, however, learn many new things, 10 of which are listed below (and 10 more of whic...
Posted by on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:54:00 GMT