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(The following was written for online listings magazine The Skinny, check out the link above)

No sooner had I read this month’s theme, it started. All my repressed memories of my school days started popping like giant acne in my brain.

Being skinnier than a super model with pig flu, my hair was cut by our neighbours “hairdresser” friend, my clothes were all hand-me-downs, combined with the NHS glasses I wore because my parents were too cheap to buy me cool specs, I looked like a puss faced, pubeless, mojo-free Austin Powers. I was the anti-Fonze.

I played drums in the school band, I did well in exams and was appalling at all sports. If there were a polar opposite point of being cool, I would have been standing right beside it with a goofy grin on my face.

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I’ve made it to the final of the Scottish Comedian of the Year competition after getting through the semi final on Saturday night! The Grand Final hosted by Des Clarke is this coming Sunday, the 27th of September, at the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow’s Merchant City.

The competition is high with a plethora of talent reaching this stage, the line up includes Chris Forbes, Gordon Brunton, Gus Tawse, Keir McAllister, Ray Bradshaw, Ro Campbell, Saj Chaudhray and Teddy. All of which are talented acts in their own right and any of them could walk away with the prize on the night.

The judging panel will include Tam Cowan (BBC Scotland Off the Ball), Kate Copstick (The Scotsman), Lee Martin (Frog and Bucket), Brett Vincent (Underbelly), Paul Sneddon (aka Vladamir McTavish, Bob Doolally, Steve Bennett (of Chortle website) and a special guest judge.

So if you know any of the judges/acts or have any dirt on them that I could use in my favour, let me know.

Or if you just want to come along and cheer your ass off I’d love your support.

You can find the venue here, using Google Maps.

And you can purchase tickets (£13-£15) here.

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Hey there people,

I hope this fine Sunday afternoon finds you resting on the couch with your chosen brain dead movie surrounded by a plethora of snacks and treats to help you end the weekend.

In anticipation of your plans for next weekend, I thought I’d let you know that I’ve made it through to the semi-final of the “Scottish Comedian of The Year” competition. Which i’ll be performing in on the 19th of September at Uisge Beatha on Woodlands Road, Glasgow. So it’s time to cancel your plans for next Saturday and book your tickets. (i’m pushy, but it’s ok cause i have dimples)

For me to make it through to the final, i need to rely on audience votes, so could use all the support I can get as there are some great acts and tough competition in the semi-final. Either way, it’s guaranteed to be a good night of comedy, so if you fancy coming along you’ll need to book your tickets ASAP by using the link below.

Click here for Scottish Comedian of the year semi final tickets

So hope to see you there giving me top marks.

To help sway you in to coming along, i’ve posted a new video for you, filmed it last weekend at the Stand in Edinburgh. Feel free to leave your comments to let me know what you think.

Chris x

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