Here’s the inspirational story of how Michael Bublé made it. It’s so easy to see someone or something that’s a huge success and say, “It was always bound to happen. It was fate,” but I don’t believe in fate. Fate is something people use to make sense of bad luck, or excuse their laziness. I believe in hard work, focus and determination. And, as you’ll read, I’m not the only one.
Michael Bublé has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. Adored by the critics (mostly) and public alike, he is considered by many to be the world’s number one entertainer. It’s easy to join in the praise, but it’s a miracle Michael Bublé ever made it. Where it not for a series of fortunate events and his determination, chances are he’d be a fisherman like his dad. So how does someone get from a nobody to major star within a few short years? (Read more…)
We all have our talents. Things we naturally gravitate to and find easy. For some it’s languages, sports or maybe cooking. I’ve just read about a man in New York who managed to consume sixty-two hotdogs in ten minutes. Now that’s a talent. (Read more…)
Aside from sharing a tent with Jedward there is nothing more terrifying to me than being required to kick a football.
My comprehensive and unfailing ineptitude at almost all ball games is staggering. I can’t blame middle age – I’ve always been the same.
Even the most basic skill of throwing a ball to someone directly in front of me was more than I could ever muster. Whenever I played cricket at school I longed to be batting – the only task that excused me from having to throw or catch a ball. If I did happen to be fielding I’d be sure to stand as far away as possible to avoid the humiliation of trying to throw the ball back. (Read more…)
Welcome to my website. If you’ve seen me performing somewhere recently and want to leave a comment, please do so here. I only want nice comments. Like all entertainers, my fragile ego can’t handle any criticism. If you’ve got anything bad to say, save it for Ryanair – they’re used to it. (Read more…)
About to buy a home gym but worried it’ll be on eBay in September? Thinking about spending £400 on learning Spanish even though you never even opened last year’s guide on how to quit smoking? If you’re starting the New Year with some resolutions that you intend to keep for more than a month, here’s a bit of inspiration. (Read more…)
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