In August 2008 Marc Hogan was bet £1 that he couldn’t become a stand up comic in less than 12 months and perform a one man comedy show at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival in August 2009 for 21 nights. He won the bet!
On Wednesday my nephew asked me, “If you could travel back in time to the year 2000, what advice would you give yourself?”
This got me thinking. So here is my top 10:
1.) The internet will catch on, buy shares in Google now, and buy the domain facebook.com.
2.) Do not go and see any new films by George Lucas – you will be bitterly, bitterly disappointed.
3.) Do not buy shares in RBS, Northern Rock, Lehman brothers, or Enron.
4.) On Friday 29th December 2001 wear a really good shirt and aftershave, trust me, she will make you happier than you have ever been.
5.) No matter how scared you are, have faith in your abilities, and know things will always get better.
6.) Keep going to the gym and for God’s sake stretch!
7.) Back up your computer every week, especially in September 2008.
8.) Don’t buy a motorbike it will really hurt.
9.) Tell your friends and family you love them, you may not always have the chance.
10.) I know you will probably ignore all of the above, but trust me on points 1, 4 and 9.
Click here to watch Marc’s showreel. If you would like to find out more about Marc, visit www.marchoganlive.com or to book him for a speaking event please contact your favourite speaker bureau.
