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Dave Spikey

 

(Jerry in Vegas)                  

 

 

Dave Spikey is best known as Jerry St Clair, the ‘compere without compare’ in the serial TV comedy Phoenix Nights. His rise to stardom was certainly a long-time coming, as his 2003 UK tour Overnight Success indicates with an ironic wink.

Having worked for over 25 years as an NHS haematologist, Dave also tried his hand at comedy writing. Still working in the lab during the day, he played the Manchester comedy circuit as a stand-up in the evenings. This led to him being asked to support Cannon & Ball on their 1993 UK tour.

In 1991 he won the prestigious North West Comedian of the Year award. It was when he compered for the same award in 1996, that he became best friends with the winner, a young Peter Kay. Together they wrote the links for the ill-fated Chain Letters game show that Dave also presented. Their writing partnership also produced The Services, That Peter Kay Thing, and Phoenix Nights.
 

It wasn't until the second series of Phoenix Nights in 2000, that Dave actually gave up his day-job at the hospital, allowing him more time to devote to his comedy. Since then he has written and starred in the ITV comedy Dead Man Weds with Johnny Vegas. Dave is currently in the middle of his UK tour Living The Dream!

 

Visit Dave's official website www.davespikey.co.uk.

 

 

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Text Box: “I absolutely believe that everyone has a talent, the problem is discovering that talent inside, then having the courage, ability and self-belief to bring it through. Without doing so you may feel a little lost, unsure about what you should be doing with your life. Discovery of this talent may take years and when you identify it, it will not necessarily be confined to the Arts. You may have a talent for working with numbers or words, for caring for children or the sick, for practical skills in building, woodwork and other crafts. There are hundreds of different talents. Once you have found yours, it may take courage to develop it. It might mean taking risks, but remember if you don't risk anything, you risk even more. This book will guide you through the process. It will help you discover and nurture your abilities, ambitions, drive and self-belief. It will encourage you to make that journey of discovery and use the gifts you find there, deep within yourself.”   04 May 2005

 

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