Busy Times

We are in the middle of the silly season, and that means a lot of traveling. I recently returned from a quick trip to Lisbon on the "Independence of the Seas" and flew straight in to the snowy weather. I got into Heathrow ok, but getting up to Manchester wasn't as easy, but after a couple of hours delay, I made it.

The weather is making things difficult for everyone, but people forget about the hard working entertainers trekking up and down the country. I'm glad I'm not working north of the border at the moment, as it seems to be shut! I never cease to be amazed at how the country, as a whole, grinds to a halt when it snows.

Keep warm,

Mick.

Just a quick message

I've just got back from Cyprus. Had a great time, and the Potter family were fantastic company.

I just heard about a "Tweet" from WWE wrestling superstar. He tweeted this

On Thursday 4th November 2010, @RealKingRegal said:

Mick Miller is my favorite comedian.I seen his act a lot when I lived in Blackpool.I used to love the Wrestling piece he did in the 80's. @graham_williams

Now, it would be a brave man who disagreed with him, he's very big and scary!

Nice to be back

Hello,

You might have been wondering where the website and blog had gone. Well, so were we! We have had major problems with the web hosting company, which has resulted in 7 weeks with no web presence. Anyway, we have now changed the host, and are back. We also have a Facebook page now, so why not join us there, just go to facebook/mickmiller.

On The TV

The new series of "IDEAL" starts on 17th August at 10.30 pm. Have a look at the trailer here

Also, Watch out over the next few Sunday evenings on ITV 1 for a series called "The Unforgettables" This is a series of documentaries about some of the great entertainers who are sadly no longer with us. Each program deals with one subject, and features the family and close friends of the subject. I was asked to talk about one of my great friends, Mike Read. So try and catch it, it will be a fantastic tribute to a lovely man.

Mick

Back Home

Hi,

sorry it's been a while since I wrote anything here, but it's been more of the same, lot's of cruise ships. It's all been good, and I do enjoy doing them. It's the flying I hate.

I have now started back on Blackpool's North Pier on Wednesday nights with the legend that is Frank Carson. He hasn't changed a bit, he might be in his 80's, but he still has them rolling in the aisles. Although I am there for the season, I will be missing for some of the weeks, due to prior commitments. So please check when you book your tickets.

I appeared as part of a comedy night at Ricky (Jim Royle) Tomlinson's new cabaret venue, "The Green Room" in Duke St. in Liverpool the other week. I was on with Jimmy Cricket and Duncan Norvelle. This is a new venue, and the team behind it deserve success. They really looked after us, and we had a great night.

The evening was reviewed by Angie Sammons on www.liverpoolconfidential.com if you want to have a look.

Here's a sample

Miller, unlike the others, has evolved with the zeitgeist. He does cracking observational comedy that gets down with both the old bastards and the kids.

Anyone who can use the word, "Zeitgeist" in a review must know what they're talking about! So I'm just going to check a dictionary to make sure that it isn't derogatory!!!!!!

So, I've been home to Liverpool, and am back on the Pier, so I really feel like I am Back Home at the moment.

Don't forget to say hello if you come down to the pier.

Mick

Blackpool FC get promoted

What a great day we had going to Wembley. It was an early start, picking everyone up and getting on the motorway about 7.00 am. Every car, van, minibus, limo and coach was flying orange flags and scarves. But when we got near Preston, their fans had put up signs and banners on the motor way bridges, some of which were unrepeatable! But that's what rival fans do, and we took it all in good heart. The funniest thing we saw, was a young teenager stood on a bridge over the M6 near Preston. He had got up early, just to go and stand there to give all the Blackpool supporters the one fingered salute, oh how we laughed.

We made good time, and stopped at the services for a coffee. The car park was full of cars, all with orange flags and banners. Inside the services, everyone seemed to be wearing orange. If you didn't know what was happening, you could be mistaken for thinking that this was a Guantanamo Bay Reunion or an Easyjet Convention.

We arrived at Wembley by about 11.30 am and soaked in the atmosphere. It was fantastic and the Cardiff fans were great. Wembley Stadium is quite special, and has lost none of it's kudos.

After a nail-biting 90 minutes, Blackpool won. People were crying, and I have to say it was quite an emotional time. I still can't believe that Blackpool FC are now a Premiership Club. Well done lads, you did the town proud.

The journey home was long, but fun. Everyone was waving to each other as they overtook and giving the thumbs up. When we got back, we went out for a drink. Everywhere quickly filled up with orange shirted people. It had been a long day, but I'm sure nobody wanted it to end.

One quote said it all, "The future's bright, the future's TANGERINE"

Mick

We're going to Wem-ber-leeee

I have lived in Blackpool for many years now, and it's great to see Blackpool FC doing so well. They are one match away from Premiership football, and I'm going to be there cheering them on. I'll be making my way down to London with thousands of others from Blackpool. So if you're going too, let's make some noise and cheer the lads on. Everyone is getting quite excited in Blackpool. I even did an interview on Sky Sports News today, so "Come on you Tangerines!"

Mick