Jason Fox
It's after midnight and I have just got home from a night out on the town. I went to see Jason Fox on his UK tour. I've had the ticket for ages and it is something that I have really been looking forward to. I've seen Ant Middleton on tour a couple of times, but this is the first time I've ever seen Foxy - I think it might even be his first tour. I was excited because I'd managed to snag front row seats, which is great because being petite, I usually can't see very much if someone taller sits in front of me! This time I had a fabulous view of the stage and I could see him and the screen behind him, quite clearly.
The show was so interesting! Foxy came across as being very humble and a bit shy actually. He explained that this was only his second show, which was why he was feeling a bit nervous. But he soon got into the swing of it once he began to talk about his life in the Special Forces and beyond. He is a very funny man, and he told some stories that I simply can't repeat here, as they are a bit shocking. It was such a good laugh and he came across as being very personable - a likable character.
Of course he wasn't allowed to discuss his time in the SBS, but he did talk of his selection process and the kind of training which went on to be depicted in the TV show SAS: Who Dares Wins. He mentioned lots of funny behind the scenes stories and things that had gone hilariously wrong. It made me wish that Channel 4 would put out a DVD of all the Bloopers, as the mistakes sounded even more entertaining than the show itself.
I learnt quite a lot tonight and the lessons were given in such a clear and matter of fact way, that you don't even realize how much you are absorbing until you sit and think about it later in the taxi home. He spoke of his TV program exploring the drugs trade and that was quite scary. Note to self - never go to Mexico or Columbia - they sound like shit-tips full of crazy drug dealers who butcher people in the streets! I think I'll stick to the Scottish Highlands for my holidays!
It's always fascinating listening to someone who has led such an interesting life. I could have sat there for hours, just letting him talk about his experiences in the Military, his struggle with PTSD and his personal healing journey. He's just so honest. There was no boasting. He isn't a braggart, and at times he even seemed a little bit uncomfortable to find himself on a stage in front of an audience of hundreds of people, but that just added to his humanity. He wasn't afraid to be vulnerable, or admit that there have been times when he was scared and just wanted his mum. He's exactly how he comes across on TV - what you see is what you get.
I do already have both of his books and I have enjoyed reading his work, so I just bought myself a signed program from the Tour. I'm going to read it in bed tonight. The audience was predominantly male, as you might imagine for such a show, but everyone was very friendly and I got chatting to a nice lad about military books etc. So it was lovely evening, finished off with a round of cocktails in a cosy pub, before I got into a taxi and came home. It's been a freezing cold night though, so I was glad I'd worn my black sparkly thigh-high boots to keep my legs warm! By the time I got home I was still perished, as it's bitter out tonight.
I had a great time seeing the Jason Fox Tour and I would certainly go to see him again. It was both interesting and entertaining. Now I'm going to snuggle up into bed to read my program and download the military book that I was recommended. Sounds like the perfect end to a perfect night.
Sweet Dreams
Marie x
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