almost famous

i know that in some circles i am famous, and even infamous.

but today i was nealy on RTE's daytime entertainment programme 'the afternoon show'.

"nearly, jonny fun?" ask the kids on the street "what does that mean?"

well kids, that means that a nice lady rang me at 12.15pm today asking if i could go on the show and talk about stuttering! not being a regular viewer of 'tas' i assumed it was on radio, which naturally - being a man of the world and great integrity - i have done before. piece of piss.

i was then informed that rehearsals were at 2pm, which really freaked me out. 'cos it meant it'd be on tv, and live. gah!

anyway i said i'd ring them back - no need to look desperate at times like this. i had to get 'media clearance' from my work, and i also had to think about it 'cos i wasn't at all prepared.

it turned out that when i rang back, nineteen seconds later (to say i couldn't make it today), they were postponing the show. they said they might want me to do it in future though and...

they'd call me back.

i'll let you know what happens - i may get to meet a nolan sister!