Need a good 'comeback' for..."How do you get that thing..."

[Dave Martin]

Originally Posted by Richard Prowse

Dave, I feel you're being a little too sensitive. These people are seeing you and the size of your instrument (bass, I mean) is setting off a reaction in their minds.

I'm introduced in one show as "The man with the largest instrument in the band". I generally strike a manly pose much like the Jolly Green Giant but with my bass in one hand - I don't mind going for the laugh....

Seriously, don't be sensitive about it; be proud that you're memorable.