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Paul Boross is a British author and performer, known for his work in television and pop music. He was a presenter and the resident team psychologist on the long-running Sky TV series School of Hard Knocks, which used rugby to help individuals build confidence and life skills.[1] He also played a role as a time-management guru in the BBC Two programme Speed Up, Slow Down.[2]
In the 1980s, Boross was a member of the comedy music group Morris Minor and the Majors, a parody of the American rap group Beastie Boys, producing the hit single Stutter Rap (No Sleep Til Bedtime) in 1987; the song went on to become a number one hit in Australia and reached number four in the U.K.. [3][4]
Boross also formed a comedy musical duo with childhood friend Ainsley Harriott called The Calypso Twins. [Discogs] In 1990, they released the single World Party, which became a hit in the UK and led to the duo becoming regular performers at the Comedy Store and Jongleurs.[5] [6]
References
edit- ^ "Q&A with Paul Boross the resident team psychologist and presenter on the on-going SKY TV series School of Hard Knocks". Intouch rugby. 2015-08-23. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
- ^ Boross, Paul (2005-02-17). "Speed Up, Slow Down". BBC. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
- ^ "Morris Minor & the Majors". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 369. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ "The Calypso Twins". Discogs. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
- ^ "Ready, Steady…Dance!". BBC. Retrieved 2024-09-25.