TODAY I 'LANCED' A BOYLE...

Was in Glasgow today with a pal, and as we were making our

way out of a record store/bar/cafe, I spotted a fellow staring into

space near the door, with his upturned bunnet lying next to him on

the chair like a busker or beggar.  Ever-ready with a friendly, jovial

quip to lighten the load of world-weary travellers in this crazy journey

called life, I was going to say "I was just about to throw some money

into your bunnet" when I recognized that it was heavily bearded Scots

comedian FRANKIE BOYLE.  I didn't let it deter me from delivering

my remark, but no politely indulgent titter or amiable answer (like
"Go right ahead, pal - I never knock back money!") was forth-
coming, just a brief, expressionless glance in my direction.

It's said that many famous comedians are rather dour in their

demeanour when not performing, or without the benefit of their

writers to supply witty one-liners, but I thought Fearless Frankie

would've been more ready to indulge in a bit of boisterous banter

with a passing pedestrian.  If he had, then I might've had a more

interesting (and funnier) anecdote with which to regale you,
rather than this rather empty exercise in name-dropping.

Blame Frankie Boyle for that, not me!  Now, did I ever
tell you about the time I met RIKKI FULTON?

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