chance
21-06-2005, 20:34
Be prepared to queue up for tickets at your nearest theatre, because Derek is determined to break into the world of panto.
The Tory was discussing potential career moves with Maxwell when the subject arose.
The Gooner wasn't really sure what line of work he would be pursuing after he left the House, although he had already received some advice.
"I've been told I've got a face for radio," admitted the Londoner.
The right-winger had another plan. "I tell you what you could start - I shall do some because I enjoy it more than anything else - do panto."
Dame Derek insisted playing Widow Twanky was the only way ahead, because as well as being "hysterical" it pays pretty well too.
Coming around to his way of thinking, perhaps imagining himself as Buttons, Maxwell enthused, "That'd be the b*******!"
But Derek, what about your political career? What's that you say? It's behind you?
The Tory was discussing potential career moves with Maxwell when the subject arose.
The Gooner wasn't really sure what line of work he would be pursuing after he left the House, although he had already received some advice.
"I've been told I've got a face for radio," admitted the Londoner.
The right-winger had another plan. "I tell you what you could start - I shall do some because I enjoy it more than anything else - do panto."
Dame Derek insisted playing Widow Twanky was the only way ahead, because as well as being "hysterical" it pays pretty well too.
Coming around to his way of thinking, perhaps imagining himself as Buttons, Maxwell enthused, "That'd be the b*******!"
But Derek, what about your political career? What's that you say? It's behind you?