It's Never Too Late ? (12 Viewers)

[bringbackrattles]

My son who's 34 has been boxing training and in 8 weeks time should be having a charity fight. He says he wishes he'd done boxing years ago instead of playing football. I told him as long as he's enjoying it keep going, as it is a great sport for fitness and discipline etc.
Got me thinking about when I was his age, I too had the same thoughts, I should have done the same, but didn't have the motivation.
I now enjoy football writing but should have done it many years ago when there was money in it ! But I enjoy writing so keep on going.
Does anybody also wish they'd "gone for it" years ago,and regret not doing so ?

 

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[Otis]

My son who's 34 has been boxing training and in 8 weeks time should be having a charity fight. He says he wishes he'd done boxing years ago instead of playing football. I told him as long as he's enjoying it keep going, as it is a great sport for fitness and discipline etc.
Got me thinking about when I was his age, I too had the same thoughts, I should have done the same, but didn't have the motivation.
I now enjoy football writing but should have done it many years ago when there was money in it ! But I enjoy writing so keep on going.
Does anybody also wish they'd "gone for it" years ago,and regret not doing so ?

Always look forwards, never look back, so never regretted anything, BRR.

It always seemed to be the right thing to do at the time and I was never equipped as a human being to have hindsight before an event.

 

[Sick Boy]

My son who's 34 has been boxing training and in 8 weeks time should be having a charity fight. He says he wishes he'd done boxing years ago instead of playing football. I told him as long as he's enjoying it keep going, as it is a great sport for fitness and discipline etc.
Got me thinking about when I was his age, I too had the same thoughts, I should have done the same, but didn't have the motivation.
I now enjoy football writing but should have done it many years ago when there was money in it ! But I enjoy writing so keep on going.
Does anybody also wish they'd "gone for it" years ago,and regret not doing so ?

Is he the one who likes his weed? It could be a good way to get him to pack it in if so? I used to box a lot when I was younger and still train now but wish I'd taken it more seriously. I occasionally spar with Chris Eubank Jnr as he sometimes trains at the same gym.

Do you publish your pieces online?

 

[Sky_Blue_Daz]

Did a bit on local radio in Coventry ( radio harmony and kix 96)in the late 98 into 2000, wished I wasn’t as shy and awakard around strangers as I was back then , as kix had some really good talent in particular a guy called Chris brooks.
I did tech opp on the Irish show and presented the Friday night Irish show but was onto a loser as I didn’t have an Irish accent so basically played about 55 minutes of music with 2 minutes talking. I did a few overnight graveyard slots too but it came too nothing.

At the time I was too shy and not as arrogant/confident as other people at the station and far too nice ( still a weakness 20 years later)

I also wrote a stand up act but was too scared to preform and then lost the script when I moved house

 

[bringbackrattles]

Did a bit on local radio in Coventry ( radio harmony and kix 96)in the late 98 into 2000, wished I wasn’t as shy and awakard around strangers as I was back then , as kix had some really good talent in particular a guy called Chris brooks.
I did tech opp on the Irish show and presented the Friday night Irish show but was onto a loser as I didn’t have an Irish accent so basically played about 55 minutes of music with 2 minutes talking. I did a few overnight graveyard slots too but it came too nothing.

At the time I was too shy and not as arrogant/confident as other people at the station and far too nice ( still a weakness 20 years later)

I also wrote a stand up act but was too scared to preform and then lost the script when I moved house

That bit at the end resonates with me.
A few years back did some tutoring at community centres, basic adult literacy/numeracy classes. Really enjoyed it helping adults who had trouble reading and writing etc. The head tutor was impressed with my work and told me to take classes at a college she also worked at. This was bigger classes and a higher level, and I went to pieces for some reason, my bottle went.
She told me to be more confident,but I didn't have it.
Now I prefer taking a low profile, but I was angry with myself for wimping out !

 

[Sky_Blue_Daz]

That bit at the end resonates with me.
A few years back did some tutoring at community centres, basic adult literacy/numeracy classes. Really enjoyed it helping adults who had trouble reading and writing etc. The head tutor was impressed with my work and told me to take classes at a college she also worked at. This was bigger classes and a higher level, and I went to pieces for some reason, my bottle went.
She told me to be more confident,but I didn't have it.
Now I prefer taking a low profile, but I was angry with myself for wimping out !

I had to do a half hour teaching session years ago I managed to get through it but was evaluated by classmates and my nerves were mentioned by everyone particularly in the first 10 minutes

 

[bringbackrattles]

Is he the one who likes his weed? It could be a good way to get him to pack it in if so? I used to box a lot when I was younger and still train now but wish I'd taken it more seriously. I occasionally spar with Chris Eubank Jnr as he sometimes trains at the same gym.

Do you publish your pieces online?

Ironically he was around tonight telling me about his training etc.
He says his trainer has told him to pack the fags in, but its the dope that's his problem. He says he's going to jack it in, and seems genuine this time. He's fortunate that he's still fit/strong, but how long for ?
As for my writing I write on Cov City for D3D4 football online, and also Late Tackle football magazine, but that is only available from newsagents each 6 weeks. Both unpaid but enjoy writing articles,so better than nowt.

 

[bringbackrattles]

I had to do a half hour teaching session years ago I managed to get through it but was evaluated by classmates and my nerves were mentioned by everyone particularly in the first 10 minutes

They say nerves affect everyone but some are good at hiding them. My wobbly legs gave me away !

 

[Otis]

Did a bit on local radio in Coventry ( radio harmony and kix 96)in the late 98 into 2000, wished I wasn’t as shy and awakard around strangers as I was back then , as kix had some really good talent in particular a guy called Chris brooks.
I did tech opp on the Irish show and presented the Friday night Irish show but was onto a loser as I didn’t have an Irish accent so basically played about 55 minutes of music with 2 minutes talking. I did a few overnight graveyard slots too but it came too nothing.

At the time I was too shy and not as arrogant/confident as other people at the station and far too nice ( still a weakness 20 years later)

I also wrote a stand up act but was too scared to preform and then lost the script when I moved house

You're so like me, Daz. I was incredibly shy and it held me back too.

Far too humble for my own good and I have been told a few times I am too nice.

 

[Astute]

I have exactly the opposite problem.

I was always confident. Overconfident if anything. I had to win at everything. Would play games with the kids and never let them win. But they knew when they finally won at something it was because they were good enough to win.....and would run about celebrating.

I have only failed one job interview. I was flabbergasted. So I asked why I never got the job. He said they wanted someone who would stay and not use them as a stepping stone.

I used to have to talk to 100 people or more with my work. Never a problem. Always felt comfortable with it. Didn't even have the 'errrr' moment most people have. I even enjoyed it.

But now have lost my confidence. And not sure what is worse. Not being able to do things or just the fact that my confidence has gone.

 

[Otis]

It will be back after we win at Wembley.

 

[clint van damme]

my problem is I still don't know what I want to do with my life and I'm 51!!

 

[Deleted member 5849]

my problem is I still don't know what I want to do with my life and I'm 51!!

A decade behind you, but I can empathise!

Oh to have been born into a rich family, and only need to work for fun...

 

[Sky_Blue_Daz]

You're so like me, Daz. I was incredibly shy and it held me back too.

Far too humble for my own good and I have been told a few times I am too nice.

Yes shyness is almost a curse, it’s a sad to think that good manners politeness and respect for people can be seen as a weakness or makes you a mug in some people’s eyes

 

[Sky_Blue_Daz]

I’m gonna have a good look for the script I wrote I’m sure it’s on the garage somewhere

 

[Otis]

I’m gonna have a good look for the script I wrote I’m sure it’s on the garage somewhere

Yeah, go on, Daz, do it.

Happy to give it the once over if you want, to give my tenpence worth on it.

 

[Sky_Blue_Daz]

Yeah, go on, Daz, do it.

Happy to give it the once over if you want, to give my tenpence worth on it.

Cheers Otis it’s probably very dated and not very funny but that’s not stopped Mrs Brown

 

[Otis]

Cheers Otis it’s probably very dated and not very funny but that’s not stopped Mrs Brown

Yeah, or My Family.

If you show me yours I will show you mine.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Cheers Otis it’s probably very dated and not very funny but that’s not stopped Mrs Brown

Comedy's so subjective.

There are plenty of open mic nights. I hasten to add I wouldn't stand up in one of them either(!) but maybe worth popping along to see how good/bad(!) the others are? Might give you confidence to give it a go if the people with the guts to stand up are truly terrible!

 

[Otis]

Comedy's so subjective.

There are plenty of open mic nights. I hasten to add I wouldn't stand up in one of them either(!) but maybe worth popping along to see how good/bad(!) the others are? Might give you confidence to give it a go if the people with the guts to stand up are truly terrible!

My friend has just taken up standup and that's at the age of 44!!

Very, very brave and she is bipolar, so has incredible ups and downs.

 

[bringbackrattles]

Before some games this season in the pub I set up a quiz, just me and a couple of mates. It grew and ended with half a dozen taking part. I was amazed at the knowledge of everyone, I had to make the questions harder. One was keen on history,another on countries, in fact a wide range of topics. It showed everyone is talented at something, and knows stuff. This is just a group of football fans who like a drink and are "ordinary" people, but are bright and knowledgeable.
One told me he'd have loved to be a teacher, but never pursued it. Which inspired my thread.

 

[ovduk78]

Cheers Otis it’s probably very dated and not very funny but that’s not stopped Mrs Brown

...or plenty of posters on here

 

[Captain Dart]

My friend has just taken up standup and that's at the age of 44!!

Very, very brave and she is bipolar, so has incredible ups and downs.

Like Spike Milligan.

Successful comedians display symptoms of psychosis, study says

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Like Spike Milligan.

Successful comedians display symptoms of psychosis, study says

Got a book of his poetry. It's very... powerful, somewhat depressing, and certainly an insight into his mind, if not the comedic gem I was expecting!

 

[jimmyhillsfanclub]

Interesting thread (again BBR).

I have suffered from crippling social anxiety at different periods in my life, and it was only recently I finally took steps to address it.....a massive step to start talking about my abused childhood & the mess that lead me into during my teenage years & 20's.....although its such a cliche, it really is good to talk.

As for lost opportunities.....far too many to mention i'm afraid.

Still.....I'm only 46 and as the thread states, its never too late.......so I've recently dusted off my guitar & have penned my first lyrics for well over 15 years....onward & upward.

 

[olderskyblue]

Got a book of his poetry. It's very... powerful, somewhat depressing, and certainly an insight into his mind, if not the comedic gem I was expecting!

You should check out his silly verse for kids...

 

[Astute]

my problem is I still don't know what I want to do with my life and I'm 51!!

I was Fortyten last week. So only a year behind you.

My plans now are all about retiring. If I can't sort my head out will look at buying a property in France before Brexit. Been looking for a property with gites on site. But would prefer to stay here and let kids finish school before we start our travels. 10 years to go :wideyed:

 

[olderskyblue]

My son who's 34 has been boxing training and in 8 weeks time should be having a charity fight. He says he wishes he'd done boxing years ago instead of playing football. I told him as long as he's enjoying it keep going, as it is a great sport for fitness and discipline etc.
Got me thinking about when I was his age, I too had the same thoughts, I should have done the same, but didn't have the motivation.
I now enjoy football writing but should have done it many years ago when there was money in it ! But I enjoy writing so keep on going.
Does anybody also wish they'd "gone for it" years ago,and regret not doing so ?

I should have played Rugby, not football. I was in the school Rugby team, and not too bad a player, but couldnt get into the football team though, too many better players at Cally... (bbr?) When I left, I stopped Rugby, and carried on playing football. I was crap really, so never ever won anything, or played for any top teams. I think I would have done better carrying on with Rugby.

 

[ovduk78]

Just a few more acts need to come forward and we might be able to stage the inaugaral Sky Blues Talk Variety show. There has to be someone out there who missed out on their true vocation of event promoting?!

 

[Deleted member 5849]

I should have played Rugby, not football. I was in the school Rugby team, and not too bad a player, but couldnt get into the football team though, too many better players at Cally... (bbr?) When I left, I stopped Rugby, and carried on playing football. I was crap really, so never ever won anything, or played for any top teams. I think I would have done better carrying on with Rugby.

Other way round for me. Going to school in (not at!) Rugby meant I had to play Rugby, no matter how terrible I was!

Now I'm crap at football too, just to balance it out.

 

[Covstu]

I would have liked to have learnt a language when I was younger but never got round to it. Again this doesn't stop me starting one, I don't think I regret not doing anything sooner, sure I would have liked to have been fitter during uni but again the great nights out wouldn't have happened so I don't regret it.

With Otis on this one, always look forward. I have a wife, 2 kids, a nice home, decent job and can pay my bills with money to spare. Cant complain about my lot (but for sure I have made some sacrifices down the way)

 

[bringbackrattles]

I like doing the Daily Mirror caption competition every Tuesday, been trying for months to win it. And lo and behold I won it ! £25.00 for the funniest. Its in today's paper. Well chuffed. My persistence paid off. In a way linked with my thread, don't give up ?

 

[Gazolba]

My regrets are mostly girls I should have asked out but didn't have the nerve.
It's always the things you didn't do that you regret.
You could attempt something you never should have and make the most almighty cock-up, but you'll never regret doing it.

 

[Otis]

If I looked back I would say I should never married my wife, but we can all only do what seemed to be right at the time. None of us had the ability to peek into the future back then and we still don't now.

I was incredibly shy and really struggled to ask any girl out ever, but that's what I was.

Just seems very odd to me for me to look back now and wish I was something I wasn't.

Everyone of course is different though.

I just never look back. Nowt I can change about my past. It's in there now etched into history.

 

[clint van damme]

If I looked back I would say I should never married my wife, but we can all only do what seemed to be right at the time. None of us had the ability to peek into the future back then and we still don't now.

I was incredibly shy and really struggled to ask any girl out ever, but that's what I was.

Just seems very odd to me for me to look back now and wish I was something I wasn't.

Everyone of course is different though.

I just never look back. Nowt I can change about my past. It's in there now etched into history.

after that comment let's hope you don't regret not logging out of SBT and letting her read your posts!
If you hadn't married your wife you wouldn't have had your daughter so it wasn't too bad a decision.