Did you find this evening’s episode of BBC TV’s The Apprentice embarrassing? I certainly did.
Like Sir Alan, I was flabbergasted at the lack of intelligence displayed by some of the contestants. I mean, how can you not understand the difference between Halal and Kosher chickens? See for yourself here
Earlier today, I interviewed for LSQ TV, caricaturist Simon Ellinas. Simon is a fascinating guy whose drawn many of the rich and famous. Check the LSQ home page later in the week.
Last year, I posted this item about what a radio presenter could do if an attack of the “giggles” occurs:
Posted in Radio Reporting, Personal Development at 8:43 pm by Jeremy Jacobs - March 22nd, 2007
Very occasionally, one can get the “giggles” whilst reading an item on the radio. Today was such as day. On a second read through of a sports related item, I somehow found a foreign surname to be so funny, I just burst out laughing. Luckily, most of today’s work was pre-recorded and I had plenty of time to recover and start again. Had it been live, I may have had time not to realize the funny side of things - maybe. But pre-recording a piece sometimes has its downfalls.
When the giggles strike you down, try taking these steps:
1. Focus on the task in hand.
2. Bite your lip or the inside of your mouth. The minor pain takes your mind off other matters.
3. If you’re able to, think of something else. Pink elephants are my favourite.
My guests on JCom Radio this Sunday evening will be the wonderful Indy Jane and the brilliant Alan Caruba. Both are great entertainers in their own right. No doubt we’ll be chatting about the Bush visit to Israel, Hilary Clinton and of course, Barack Obama.