January - 2017

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The Words People Say

You don’t have to be funny to write funny, you just need to listen. In the queue at the supermarket, sitting on the bus, in the dentist’s waiting room; people all around you are coming out with wonderful comedy and they don’t even realise. Hear it, remember it, write it in your notebook and then use it. I’ve decided to turn my notebook into a blog.

IT’S ALL THOSE HORMONES RELEASING

Fulfilling their new year resolutions, a couple walked through the gym reception area. While she looked tired and sweaty, he was jigging around doing mini star-jumps. “I feel so good after that workout,” he said, flinging his arm round her slumped shoulders. “Don’t you?” “I guess,” she replied. “Oh, you’ll get into it. I feel great.” He did a quick speed-jog on the spot. “It’s all those hormones releasing.” “Is it?” she said, with little enthusiasm. “Yes. It’s fantastic once

I LOVE 80’S MUSIC

Two teenage girls, probably 13 or 14 years old, were slurping milkshakes in a trendy music café. A Buddy Holly song was playing. “I love 80’s music,” said the first girl. “What’s 80’s music?” asked the other. “Like Wham. You know George Michael who died. Like that.” The second girl swooned: “I love 80’s music too.”