FF Magazine Scotland Issue 1 - Launch | Page 20

Jim Davidson Comedian I don’t think I will ever forget meeting Jim Davidson. Not just a funny guy on stage, he truly had me rolling off the stage too. Like christmas, a birthday and a therapy session all bundled into one. He won last year’s Celebrity Big Brother, where he got to show another side to himself. He told me about how hard it was, but then had his best pal Dappy by his side to keep him sane. I spent a little while talking with Jim and discovered how truly lovely he really is. It’s hard to believe that a man with such great character on stage actually gets a bit nervous before a show. This summer he appeared on “Forth at the Fringe” and his own show “No Further Action”. A performance about being on and winning CBB, his life and the issues behind the sexual allegations brought up last year. Edinburgh got to see the extraordinary character light up the stage. He caused barrels of laughter of over a 1000 plus theatre goers. I met Jim in order to receive his personal tips on how to make it in the comedy industry. To share with those who are new to it or maybe want to try and improve on what they are already know. “Enjoy the Buzz!” “Get sponsorship.” “Be the life and soul of the party” “Show people up at dinner parties! “Be a great story teller.” “Find an audience, any audience!” “It’s not about being rich and famous- it’s about BEING FUNNY!” “With the Comedy scene changing and being now more accessible - it is getting more difficult to get noticed SO! Get the right agent! “Help the agent make money to get you somewhere!” “Never stop telling people your stories-tell friends, tell anyone who will listen.” “Don’t rehearse - be natural! Be yourself - it’s important for the audience to get to know ‘you.’ ’” “Enjoy it!” Image provided by : Jim Davidson