You're hot and you're cold
August 6, 2010 |
27 comments
It was all right. It started half an hour late because one of the shows on before me is a bloody musical or something and they have a set with bathtubs. (If that sounds odd, bear in mind that I’m sharing a dressing room with Simon Callow.) This didn’t make the audience drunk and restless, as you might imagine, because they were pretty much all perfectly lovely. But there was a slight sense that people were, quite reasonably, thinking ‘how long is this going on for? I’ve got to get a bus home and go to work at 6am’. So … it was OK.
And tonight- I’ve just got to the venue and guess what, a fire alarm. 25 minutes delay. Ideal.
Hmm.
Also, I feel a bit dicey. Hot and cold, shivering, etc.
As I say, hmm.
I’d better go. I hope I get through this.
Posted by Rachael on August 7, 2010
Oh no. This is not the time to get ill! Optimism conquers all, all the shows will be amazing and you will feel great for the rest of the year, at least.
Posted by Laura on August 7, 2010
I was pointed in the direction of the juice of a lime and a load of honey topped up with boiling water. Does the job nicely if you feel a bit ropey. Less scary crap in it than stuff like Lemsip, too.
I, for one, was quite glad that some of your blogs were a bit on the short side as I had a ton to reas after getting back from my hols.
Hope your show went well last night. And continues to go well, obviously.
Posted by Custard_Cream_Dreams on August 7, 2010
How does dicey rate on the scientific scale of 1 to Peaky?
Posted by Heather on August 7, 2010
Good show, sir. Good show. Sadly couldn’t hang around after cos my friends were pushing me towards the pub. Apparently, pear cider seemed like a really good idea. No idea why…
Also, I concur with the suggestion of soup. Soup is the cure for every known ill. Get better. x
Posted by Gabi on August 7, 2010
Get better soon! Hot ribena is the way forward. And sleep. What little you can get
Posted by Madeleine on August 7, 2010
That’s balls. Feel better and good luck. x
Posted by Idris on August 7, 2010
Katy Perry fan
Posted by Tom Daley on August 7, 2010
Dont worry, it was a brilliant show tonight, i had no idea you were feeling a bit ill, i must say i loved the way you were writing stuff to begin with, i often get bored waiting for shows to start but this was perfect. The main show was even better, definately the best so far and probally the best i will see during my stay here.
Bacon.
No.
Booooooooooooo
Posted by Melanie on August 7, 2010
Get as much Beechems Hot Lemon down you as the instructions allow. Should do the trick!
Posted by neill on August 7, 2010
We both thought you were great, we were kinda pissed off waiting outside but at least it was dry and you cheered us all up, looking forward to seeing you again at one of your live tour shows, cheers
Posted by Alex on August 7, 2010
Simon Callow? That’s so cool… He smiled at me once. It was a good moment.
Hope you’re feeling better.
Posted by louisel on August 6, 2010
The show was brilliant last night!
Sorry if I came off as a bit of an idiot, my mum threatened to leave without me if I wasn’t quick, and I’ve got a bad habit of forgetting how to talk when meeting someone I admire (when I was 7 I met H from Steps and I actually forgot my own name).
x
It was lovely meeting you afterwards, thanks so much for the picture and signing my book
Hope you feel better soon
Posted by ChrisP on August 6, 2010
Whiskey and night-nurse should get you to sleep where you should stay for about 12 hours then whip out the paracetamol/ibuprofen. Return to the whiskey before gig to feel tip top. Resting is the best remedy for everything (says the lazy student).
If that fails red bull can solve all kinds of problems. I should be a doctor.
Anyway I’m sure the audience loved it, people just kind of accept that there are some really inconvenient things in life like fire drills and musicals both of which can give a splitting headache to hard working peoples such as yourself. You get glowing reviews in these kinda things.
Posted by Lynsey on August 6, 2010
Oh no, I hate when that happens! It might go off, but still it’s best to dose yourself up – take vitamin C (actually go for multivitamin supplements) and at have some paracetamol and/or Lemsips on standby – although bear in mind that if you do get a cold or flu, you can’t take the last two together at the same time (same with night/day nurse and others containing paracetamol). Most importantly though, get as much rest as you can.
Hope you feel better soon Mark!
Posted by misha on August 6, 2010
Oh no! I hope you feel better soon. I write this from Birmingham Bus station where I’m at last reading Eleven. It’s good.
Posted by Corey on August 6, 2010
I hate that feeling when you fell something coming on……just act like a train and press on…..ignore the wretched thing!…….or hot whiskey is another perfect remedy
Posted by Megan on August 6, 2010
I really hope that your poorliness is extremely temporary.
Posted by Nuala on August 6, 2010
Oh my god! Simon Callow! Did you tell him he has to be Charles in your book?
Posted by Catherine on August 6, 2010
Do they have Nyquil in UK? Warning: it will make you sleepy. You will be fine. I am optimistic.
Posted by Carl on August 6, 2010
You can and WILL get through it. Optimism and all that. x
Posted by Maddie on August 6, 2010
(Sorry Zoe!! your comment wasn’t up when I posted) xxx
Posted by Maddie on August 6, 2010
Mark, take lots of vitamin C, eat lots of spinach, and rest when you can.
Other than that, just try to enjoy it, sure you are brilliant!!
Take care x
Posted by Hannah Mae on August 6, 2010
You’ll get through it. Dose yourself up (I second the Metatone suggestion) and don’t worry too much. I wish I were there – I’d visit you after a show with Lemsip and encouraging words! xxxx
Posted by Katie on August 6, 2010
Zoe works in Boots. Listen to her. She knows lots about everything. Trust me. And please, for the love of all that’s good in this world, don’t get ill. That would be horrible. Get some soup in you. Soup is absolutely magic for everything.
Take care – try and chill out, at least for a little while. Have a good sleep tonight. Don’t keel over, etc.
x
Posted by Zoe Fell on August 6, 2010
Heck.
Don’t overstretch yourself Mark, the last thing we want is you getting ill. Honestly – just take it easy. Get lots of rest. Metatone is supposed to be really good for tiredness and when you’re run down. Also, get some multi-vitamins down you, particularly Iron and Vitamin C.
Lots of hugs.
Xx
Posted by Laurs on August 6, 2010
Make sure you take some preventative meds to stop you getting ill; cold and flu tablets, hot lemon drinks, rest (as much as you can as you’re embarking on a long month of work and having a small child to contend with) but most importantly, don’t stress, everything will work out.
Take care x
Posted by Rachel/Pandora on August 6, 2010
Please don’t get ill Watson, you’ll make me worried. x