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Re: Clement

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IanFeb 13, 2008
 

 
--- In just-a-minute@..., Dean Bedford <dbedford@...> wrote:

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> On Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at 09:11 PM, lapsedcat wrote:
> > On the subject of Clement, I thought I was probably alone in wishing
> > that he would retire gracefully. He tends nowadays to begin talking
> > on a subject (which he no doubt has prepared a set speech for
> > beforehand) and then just stops, or says "that's all I have to say on
> > the subject." This always earns him a point from an indulgent
> > Nicholas, but rather lets the game down in my opinion.
>
> I'm not actually wishing for it - I think - like Peter Jones - he is
> still giving value to the programme and should stay on. I'm just
> wondering if he himself might feel this way, he is after all in his mid
> 80s and not in outstanding health.
>
> Clement doesn't prepare a set speech. A few years ago when it was
> reported the panellists were shown subjects before the show, Clement
> said that he always refused to even look at the list, as he'd always
> genuinely spoken off the top of his head, and he wasn't going to change
> his ways now.
>
> Personally I find he still adds an element of gravitas and genuine
> competitveness and a few good comments in each show and I hope he stays
> on for as long as he can. It would be very different without him...
>

I've just joined the group and want to add my '2 penneth' on the
subject of Clement. Having been listening and adoring JAM since mid
70's I cant imagine the show without him. I guess having Clement
around connects me with the great 'minutes' and fabulous banter that
he's delivered over the years. I always loved the spats between him
and Kenneth and thought Nimmo's impressions of him hilariously
accurate. Long live Clement! (although they're slowing leaving us!)

 
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