Sunday 17 January 2016

Update

OK, so the thing I nearly celebrated on Friday but then didn't in case I jinxed it is as follows.

Dermot O'Leary has a slot on his Saturday afternoon show on Radio 2 called 'Some Mothers Do Indie', during which proud mums can have a chat about their child's musical career and aspirations, and then he plays one of their songs. Well, yesterday I was that mum.

I was incredibly nervous, but had a lovely conversation with Dermot, during which he said some great things about my boy and his music. Then he played 'North Slightly East', which is the first track on their new EP. It's all been very exciting, and there's already been some great positive feedback.

My mate Dermot
I'd been briefed by the producer (my new best friend, Ben) that Dermot would ask me about my plans for the evening, which is how come I was ready with the details of my planned evening at Kettering Arts Centre's monthly comedy club, Rolling in the Aisles. Anyway, during the comedy show, the compere asked who it was who'd mentioned the club on the radio and people who knew pointed at me, so I had to fess up and raise my hand. He thanked me for promoting the arts centre on air, and reciprocated by giving Ivory Yardsale another plug, which was kind of him. Quite a day, one way or another.

9 comments:

  1. You must be very proud, so well done to your son. I'd have been nervous too but how exciting to chat with Dermot. Congratulations to you both.

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  2. How exciting, Julia. You should have mentioned your books at the same time. Maybe when you pop round Dermot's for tea and cakes you could bring that up:))

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  3. I love Dermot. It sounds like you had a very exciting day and I am sure it is a day that will stay with you for years to come. It's always great to be able to brag about our kids too. Here hoping this year brings you many more awesome days :)

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  4. How exciting and congratulations to your son!!!

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  5. Thanks, Maggie, Susan, Joss and Stephanie.

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  6. How fantastic, Julia - a great opportunity! Dermot always seems so lovely and I do hope he really was.

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    1. Yes he was Rosemary. I'm just tuning in to the show to see who's in 'my' spot this week.

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  7. What a blast! Congrats to you and your son.

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    1. Thanks for taking the time to comment, Crystal.

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