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My Stand-Up Journey 

By Andy Burke

My comedy life has always been on the go since childhood. I always found I had the ability to create laughter and enjoy doing it.

I have at times had people asking me to stop as their laughter was too much. I never took it seriously and I still don't. I had a soulmate Irene, we were living a happy contented life and were always together, 27 years. I was never unfaithful, neither was Irene. We never argued as Irene had a masters degree with honours from Glasgow University.  I am not at all academic. The only test I have ever passed is a urine test but they say opposites attract. My wonderful soulmate passed away 16 months ago I was left all alone and grief stricken.

 

I am also a recovering alcoholic. I had not taken drink or drugs of any shape for 27 years so that was not an option. I have a friend Catherine Mackay, she is a herbal doctor and she thought I was a very funny guy so without my knowledge she put me on the ultra comedy course where at the end I stood up in front of 150 people and made them laugh. I found it exhilarating and stimulating.

 

I then progressed and done 15 shows at the Edinburgh fringe where I smashed it. I am a member of Carluke comedy club where  I have done lots of shows. I am currently in the Glasgow comedy festival.  I love making people laugh, its also a way to cover the hole in my soul. I have spoken and made people laugh in prisons and in rehabs. I am a caring giving guy who is totally unjudgmental and I will continue. Incidentally I never plan or prepare it just happens. I feel I belong on stage I am confident have self belief in my gift.