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Gary Bradbury

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About Me

I live in Sydney, and I work as a saxophone playing stand-up comedian. I like a beer or a wine, or even something stronger. I'm a smoker, yeah I know it's bad, one day I hope to quit. I love music and film, and live entertainment. I pretty much eat anything except sultanas and raisins. I don't know why that's just the way it is. I used to be a Goat Farmer a Soldier, a Barman, a DJ a biscuit packer, strawberry picker and a dish washer. I try not to worry about things too much and I love having a laugh. Maybe we can catch up for a drink sometime... as long your not a real nut job that does my head in. slideshow_random.swf?

My Interests

I like hanging out with my friends, having BBQ's writing silly ideas, reading, going for a boogie, staying up late, sleeping in. Watching the cricket, playing cricket, listening to cricket on the radio. Camping, taking naps, going to festivals.

I'd like to meet:

The Pope, my dad used to reckon i could make the pope swear when i was a kid.. I'd like to test that out.I'd also like to meet Don Bradman, Ned Kelly and PharLap, but I guess that can wait.I'd like to meet the girl who plays Linda in 'Becker', I'd have a beer with Ted Danson too if he showed up.Paris Hilton, because everyone else has.Billy Joel, so I could play New York State of mind with him on my sax.And anyone else who is either interesting and or fun to be around.

Music:

I have been playing music since I was about ten. I like Classical, Blues, Jazz, Rock, Funk, Reggae, Dance and House, a bit of Hip Hop, some techno. I love Sax Players like, Charlie Parker, Art Pepper, Sonny Stitt, Phil Woods, Richie Cole, David Sanborn and Maceo Parker.I also love THE McMENAMINS, Cassy Eager, David Lane, Brett Hunt, Big Toy, Jim Hunt, Waiting For Guiness and anyone who gives it a go.

Movies:

I love the stuff Robert Rodriguez does. Back a few years ago I loved Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Jaws, Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Gallipoli. A fish called Wanda and the Castle are still two of my favourites. Along with The Life of Brian, and The Holy Grail. Wolf Creek is Kick Arse !

Television:

I like watching the news, docos, mini series. I'm not a huge fan of Big Brother. Fawlty Towers is still one of the best, Seinfeld is great I love Porridge and the Two Ronnies. Paul Hogan. Mother and Son and shows from the sixties.

Books:

Any Ben Elton book is great, he is easily my favourite writer. I like the Dictionary and Autobiographies.

Heroes:

My Mum and Dad, Allan Border, Steve Waugh, Dean Jones, Greg Matthews.

My Blog

Hot Fuzz Review

I sat down last night to watch the DVD of Hot Fuzz. Made by the same crew who gave us Shaun of the Dead, a film I enjoyed so much I watched it twice at a friends place and once at my own. It is r...
Posted by Gary Bradbury on Sat, 21 Jul 2007 05:21:00 PST

Melbourne Comedy Fest Review

I just got back from the Melbourne Comedy Festival a couple of days ago. I only went for the last week of it but it feels like I was there for the whole month. It's great to be eating proper food inst...
Posted by Gary Bradbury on Thu, 03 May 2007 03:59:00 PST

Weird Al Yankovic

I just got back from Canberra, where I was the support act for Weird Al Yankovic. It was an enjoyable time. I have been a fan of Weird since he first came on the scene when I was watching coundown wit...
Posted by Gary Bradbury on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 03:55:00 PST

Nothing Really

I should say right away I have know idea what I am about to write, infact I am purely winging it. But then afterall is that not the essence of writing. Okay I have a thought. I was going to write abou...
Posted by Gary Bradbury on Tue, 13 Feb 2007 01:56:00 PST

Cairo or Bust

I just got back home yesterday form a tour of the Middle East where I entertained Defence force personnel. I had the time of my life. For security reasons I am not permitted to discuss all of the loca...
Posted by Gary Bradbury on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 09:29:00 PST

Egypt

Well folks, I am heading off shortly to a place I have always wanted to visit, Egypt. That's right the Pyramids the Nile, the Pharinx and the Sphincter. I am quite excited. I am actually going as part...
Posted by Gary Bradbury on Mon, 13 Nov 2006 07:24:00 PST

Melbourne week one

It's Sunday and I have been in Melbourne since Monday. I am using my friends computer and some of the keys stick. Like the 0 can sometimes turn into 0000000000000 then you have to pull the key back up...
Posted by Gary Bradbury on Sun, 22 Oct 2006 10:22:00 PST

Profile views vs Friends

It has come to my attention that 239 people have viewed my page, yet I only have 71 friends... This means a number of people have had a look and thought ' stuff him'.  Is it my about me putting p...
Posted by Gary Bradbury on Sat, 07 Oct 2006 04:26:00 PST

A jolly time in Windsor

I just got in from playing the Jolly Frog Hotel in the picturesque Windsor area. Well... What can I say? Oh that's right from 5pm til 7pm it's topless waitresses, then from 7 til 9it's the jelly wrest...
Posted by Gary Bradbury on Thu, 28 Sep 2006 07:44:00 PST

Roger Federer wins US Open

Surprise, surpise. That's three consecutive, US Opens, and three Consecutive Wimbledons. I appreciate what a great feat that is, but I'm starting to think the other guys don't try hard enough. Pull yo...
Posted by Gary Bradbury on Mon, 11 Sep 2006 04:52:00 PST