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I remember reading a story about Simpson at some 80s wrap party or other, possibly for Top Gun.
Someone supposedly walked in on him simultaneously eating a sandwich and pissing on a prostitute. Don’s response was allegedly “Fuck off. Can't you see I'm eating.”
Charmer that Don.
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Does anyone remember when Benway became a wanker? I'm sure there was a time - a before, a time past, perhaps - when he was really sweet.
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quote: This is a horribly written page, probably by him. Its not fair that he's got like £20M and he can't even write a decent page. Stupid picture too.
To the author of the last sentence: unfortunately you have the sort of attitude that means you will never have a penny.
quote:Originally posted by ralph: At least my crappy country has been able to put a man on the moon. But hey, chocolate's pretty important too. I suppose.
Is there no-where in the known universe that America hasn't bloody interfered with, ralph?
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You just remember, when it comes to colonising places and interfering with the sovereignty of nations, WE did it first and we did it best.
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I've just read Hornby's The Complete Polysyllabic Spree. I'm not a big fan of collections of regular magazine or newspaper articles by anyone, especially literary lovies, which he keeps insisting he isn't but just as clearly is. They get dated so quickly as well, but this was a birthday present and I have to say I enjoyed it most of the time and might buy some of the books he reviewed. I'm going to be a complete pretentious twat and photocopy a couple of pages to give to my book club to read and discuss over our mince pies at our next meeting. Being laughed at will be good for me.
He did recommend one Thorn liked too so I might get it. Hangover Square.
I am now reading Emergency Sex (and other desperate measures) which I may have seen recommended here. I'm really enjoying it.
I also saw Cars with my nephew and it was a fun experience, but probably because he was enjoying it so much. I didn't object to it, anyway, which is more than I could say for Through the Hedge. That was poo.
I have just re-watched The Colour Purple again. I had forgotten how moving it was, in spite of its many flaws.
How about coming up with a list of films that really get to you; the lump in the throat, damp eye variety? I hardly ever watch films and a bit of sentiment over Christmas would be fun.
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quote:Originally posted by sam: How about coming up with a list of films that really get to you; the lump in the throat, damp eye variety? I hardly ever watch films and a bit of sentiment over Christmas would be fun.
The Shawshank Redemption, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Ghost.
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quote:Originally posted by sam: I am now reading Emergency Sex (and other desperate measures) which I may have seen recommended here. I'm really enjoying it.
I recommended that I think. It's not the best book ever or anything, but it is real and if you ever dreamt of being an aid worker type or war journo or anything like then it is a great read. Also, I love Heidi.
I've recommended it a million times already, but if you're interested in rwanda and the gross fuck ups of the UN and 'international community' the very best account is We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families.
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quote:Originally posted by sam: I am now reading Emergency Sex (and other desperate measures) which I may have seen recommended here. I'm really enjoying it.
I recommended that I think. It's not the best book ever or anything, but it is real and if you ever dreamt of being an aid worker type or war journo or anything like then it is a great read. Also, I love Heidi.
I've recommended it a million times already, but if you're interested in rwanda and the gross fuck ups of the UN and 'international community' the very best account is We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families.
Damn. I never get enough time to chat any more and this is interesting. Before I go though, I shall try the rwanda one, since you recommend it.
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Christopher Koch is good too (fiction) - exotic locales, good men seeking salvation in saving others. His Highways to a War is about Cambodia. Fantatsic but the ending is a bit silly.
i really quite like William Boyd's Brazziville Beach. Africa, war, monkeys.
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quote:Originally posted by sam: I've not see planes, trains and automobiles. It doesn't sound immediately sentimental.
The end bit is pretty sad - especially when you consider that John Candy died prematurely not long after it was made. The story's set around Thanksgiving Day too, so that adds sentimental value.
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quote:Originally posted by sam: How about coming up with a list of films that really get to you; the lump in the throat, damp eye variety? I hardly ever watch films and a bit of sentiment over Christmas would be fun.
The Shawshank Redemption, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Ghost.
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quote:Originally posted by sam: How about coming up with a list of films that really get to you; the lump in the throat, damp eye variety? I hardly ever watch films and a bit of sentiment over Christmas would be fun.
The Shawshank Redemption, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Ghost.
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