Rowan Atkinson Live

00:17:29,120 --> 00:17:34,120 where has-beens in tuxedos hand over to even OLDER has-beens in tuxedos, 235 00:17:34,360 --> 00:17:37,720 awards for plays that closed the WEEK before the opened, 236 00:17:37,960 --> 00:17:41,000 because the audience were clamoring instead for tickets to 237 00:17:41,040 --> 00:17:44,320 Andrew Lloyd Webber�s LATEST re-arrangementof Evita, 238 00:17:44,560 --> 00:17:47,960 to suture vocal range of Kylie Minogue. 239 00:17:49,520 --> 00:17:53,920 Therefore, I cannot say what a delight it is that John has wonthis award instead of me. 240 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:57,600 And I should like to announce my retirement from the acting profession, 241 00:17:57,640 --> 00:18:02,160 in order to begin a lifetime of work amongst the mentally handicapped. 242 00:18:02,640 --> 00:18:05,240 In which capacity I look forward to meeting all the members 243 00:18:05,320 --> 00:18:08,320 of the judging panel, very soon. 244 00:18:13,200 --> 00:18:15,920 ELEMENTARY DATING 245 00:18:21,800 --> 00:18:25,400 Good evening, and welcome to the Boston University Huntington Theatre. 246 00:18:25,680 --> 00:18:30,800 For this the second part of the course in "Elementary Courting for Man" 247 00:18:31,320 --> 00:18:35,840 May I say, how festal I am with tonight turn-out, same 800 people. 248 00:18:36,120 --> 00:18:38,240 It is very gratifying. 249 00:18:38,520 --> 00:18:40,520 Tonight we will look at the first date. 250 00:18:40,760 --> 00:18:44,280 Obviously, taking out a girl for the first time is a very complex issue. 251 00:18:44,320 --> 00:18:48,240 The first crucial step is having arranged to pick up your date, 252 00:18:48,560 --> 00:18:51,560 not to look like a complete idiot when she opens the door. 253 00:18:59,160 --> 00:19:02,880 Best to look as your attention has been momentarily distracted 254 00:19:08,160 --> 00:19:12,840 But when you do notice her, it is vital to say how pretty she is looking straightaway. 255 00:19:13,760 --> 00:19:16,120 But, don�t overdo it. 256 00:19:22,920 --> 00:19:27,360 If at this point you are introduced to her parents, attitude is all important. 257 00:19:27,600 --> 00:19:29,800 You can be too casual. 258 00:19:32,200 --> 00:19:34,760 But you can be too keen. 259 00:19:44,840 --> 00:19:48,720 When you say goodbye to the parents, again don�t overdo it. 260 00:19:51,320 --> 00:19:53,600 Lead her to your car. 261 00:19:54,320 --> 00:19:57,320 And remember to open door. 262 00:19:59,000 --> 00:20:02,000 Once in the car, there are various ways of driving. 263 00:20:02,240 --> 00:20:04,240 If you drive like this... 264 00:20:13,760 --> 00:20:15,880 You might lose her respect. 265 00:20:16,120 --> 00:20:18,320 If you drive like this... 266 00:20:32,760 --> 00:20:35,400 You should taken a taxi. 267 00:20:35,640 --> 00:20:39,080 Before long you will arrive at the restaurant, get out of the car... 268 00:20:44,720 --> 00:20:47,320 and escort her to your table. 269 00:20:47,840 --> 00:20:50,720 Then tuck her in to her seat... yourself... 270 00:20:55,680 --> 00:20:58,160 And attract the waiter�s attention. 271 00:21:11,640 --> 00:21:16,640 Selecting from the wine list is important. Complete ignorance is not good. 272 00:21:19,720 --> 00:21:22,840 When the bottle arrives, there is much to be made of the tasting of the wine. 273 00:21:23,120 --> 00:21:25,480 But, don�t be too professional. 274 00:21:39,080 --> 00:21:42,840 With eating, again, moderation is the order of the day. 275 00:21:43,080 --> 00:21:45,400 Don�t eat too fast... 276 00:21:53,320 --> 00:21:55,960 But don�t eat too slowly. 277 00:22:04,360 --> 00:22:08,320 Next is receiving the bill. This is very important moment. 278 00:22:08,560 --> 00:22:12,320 You must be sure not to lose your cool. This is right... 279 00:22:16,680 --> 00:22:19,040 This, is wrong... 280 00:22:34,560 --> 00:22:39,720 The girl may of course, offer to pay herself. In which case, you should, refuse. 281 00:22:39,800 --> 00:22:42,240 For a while. 282 00:22:42,920 --> 00:22:45,600 Next stop is a fashionable dicotheque. 283 00:22:49,360 --> 00:22:53,480 Once inside you might look slightly strange if you try to talk over the music. 284 00:22:53,720 --> 00:22:57,080 So stand casually and look sexy. 285 00:23:01,560 --> 00:23:03,960 This is good. 286 00:23:06,200 --> 00:23:08,360 This is better. 287 00:23:09,720 --> 00:23:12,480 This, is starting to be misguided... 288 00:23:13,600 --> 00:23:17,000 After stance, dance technique is most important. 289 00:23:17,240 --> 00:23:20,720 Most people don�t know how to dance and so they do too much... 290 00:23:21,720 --> 00:23:24,160 Other people do too little. 291 00:23:27,840 --> 00:23:33,440 Some people dance as if they had something in there bottom. 292 00:23:35,120 --> 00:23:39,400 And others people d