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The Diary of a Nobody (BBC, 1964)
"In the evening, Cummings unexpectedly dropped in to show me a meerschaum pipe he had won in a raffle in the city and told me to handle it carefully, as it would spoil the colouring if the hand was moist. He said he would not stay, as he did not care much for the smell of paint, and fell over the scraper as he went out. Must get the scraper removed - or else I shall get into a scrape. I don't often make jokes."
#the diary of a nobody#bbc#single play#ken russell#book adaptation#1964#george grossmith#weedon grossmith#john mcgrath#bryan pringle#avril elgar#murray melvin#brian murphy#jonathan cecil#vivian pickles#anne jameson#ann strunk#bartlett mullins#john h. moore#violet dix#glorious adaptation of the beloved victorian comic novel‚ a personal favourite. something of a stroke of genius for Russell to take#a densely wordy faux diary and shoot it in the style of early silent cinema‚ but it absolutely works; retaining the voice over narration#of the Grossmith's hapless middle class aspirationist and failed snob Charles Pooter (played to perfection by Pringle)‚ the onscreen action#is allowed to deviate from his proud monologues and provides some delightful visual gags. the Grossmith estate were reportedly deeply#unhappy with this adaptation‚ which might account for its scarcity; never repeated nor officially released‚ it is currently available on a#certain You based Tube and i heartily recommend it to any fan of Russell‚ turn of the century social satire‚ old telly or just having fun#a delightful little discovery. and special mention to the recently passed Murray Melvin as the younger dandyish Pooter#his deliberate movements and angular countenance seem perfectly suited to silent film and he could have stepped out of the 1890s themselves#this was probably commissioned as part of an anthology of dramas perhaps called Six (for the six installments) but there's precious little#information out there about its production or transmission besides a showing in december '64
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farizrz · 2 years
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Messagers from Love interestings, Andrew and Anastasia (OTI's Writer) on Anastasia's Telegram
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filmhoundsmag · 2 years
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The Island of Lost Girls (Fantasia 2022 Film Review)
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tourneys-by-me · 9 months
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Who is in
Here are the characters with the most votes who are in the tournament:
Pyromancy: (this bracket is now full)
Portgas D. Ace (13)
Roy Mustang (9)
Kai (ninjago) (8)
Bloom (winx) (5)
Caleb Widogast (5)
Taranee Cook (4)
Sailor Mars (4)
Leo Valdez (4)
Muhammad Avdol (4)
Agnes Montague (4)
Lup (4)
Axel (kingdom hearts) (4)
Lavagirl (4)
Blaze the Cat (4)
Fintan Pyren (3)
Natsu Dragneel (3)
Red Son (3)
The Pyro (tf2) (3)
Zuko (3)
Fireboy (fireboy and watergirl) (3)
Electromancy: (this bracket is now full)
Enel (one piece) (6)
Killua Zoldyck (6)
Denki Kaminari (5)
Misaka Mikoto (4)
Sailor Jupiter (3)
Cure Milky (3)
Larxene (3)
Tess Ruunaser (3)
Storm (marvel) (2)
Jiang Cheng (2)
Urbosa (2)
Raiden Ei (2)
Pikachu (2)
Cole McGrath (2)
Audrey Redheart (2)
Static (dc) (2)
Raiden (mortal kombat) (2)
Garnet (su) (1)
Yoomtah Zing (1)
Frankie Stein (1)
Luxomancy: (this bracket is now full)
Alina Starkov (7)
Zelda (7)
Stella (winx) (6)
Merle Highchurch (5)
The Radiance (hollow knight) (5)
Borsalino (one piece) (5)
The Signal (5)
Iridessa (disney faries) (4)
Luz Noceda (4)
Rose Lalonde (3)
Glimmer (she ra) (3)
Rapunzel (2)
Shallan Davar (2)
Apollo (mythology) (2)
Gabriel (ultrakill) (2)
Yuri (kamen rider saber) (2)
Stella (spiritfarer) (2)
Amaterasu (okami) (1)
Sailor Moon (1)
Ori (1)
Aquamancy: (this bracket is now full)
Percy Jackson (9)
Nya (ninjago) (7)
Lapis Lazuli (6)
Undine Wells (6)
Linh Song (5)
Mermista (4)
Demyx (4)
Irma Lair (3)
Silvermist (disney faries) (3)
Sailor Nepture (3)
Giovanni Potage (3)
Katara (3)
Qifrey (3)
Watergirl (fireboy and water girl) (3)
Sea Fairy Cookie (2)
Shin Mouri (2)
Cure Mermaid (2)
Aquaman (dc) (2)
Chaos (sonic) (1)
Hahli (1)
Cryomancy: (this bracket is now full)
Elsa (11)
Aokiji (one piece) (8)
Zane (ninjago) (7)
Jack Frost (rotg) (5)
Leif (bug fables) (5)
Frosta (4)
Noelle Holiday (4)
Periwinkle (disney faries) (3)
Iceman (marvel) (3)
Sub-Zero (3)
Rukia Kuchiki (3)
Gray Fullbuster (3)
Shiva (final fantasy) (2)
Sapphire (steven universe) (2)
Juline Dizznee (2)
Abbey Bominable (2)
Cirno (2)
Frozone (2)
Mei (overwatch) (2)
Ice King (at) (1)
Umbramancy: (this bracket is now full)
Nico di Angelo (14)
The Knight (hollow knight) (8)
Macaque (monkie kid) (4)
Tam Song (4)
Shikamaru Nara (3)
Noob Saibot (3)
Brian Laborn (3)
Rhysand (3)
Pride (fma) (3)
Darcy (winx) (3)
Rogue Cheney (3)
Megumi Fushiguro (2)
Manuela Dominguez (2)
The Darkling (grishaverse) (2)
Dark Matter (kirby) (2)
Midna (2)
Goro Akechi (2)
Dr Facilier (1)
Roxy Lalonde (1)
Princess Luna (1)
Phytomancy: (this bracket is now full)
Willow Park (9)
Poison Ivy (8)
Flora (winx) (6)
Cornelia Hale (5)
Perfuma (4)
Layla Williams (4)
Alinua (aurora) (4)
Marluxia (3)
Shiozaki Ibara (3)
Meg McCaffrey (3)
Rosetta (disney faries) (3)
Venus McFlytrap (2)
Fern the Human (2)
Briar Moss (2)
Keyleth (critical roll) (2)
Kurama (yuyu) (2)
Isabela Madrigal (2)
Cure Flora (2)
En (dorohedoro) (1)
Bulbasaur (1)
Aeromancy: (this bracket is now full)
Callum (the dragon prince) (8)
Tulin (4)
Aang (4)
Fujin (mortal kombat) (4)
Hay Lin (3)
Wanderer (genshin) (3)
Zoya Nazyalensky (3)
Rashid (street fighter) (2)
Berdly (2)
Michael Crew (2)
Naruto Uzumaki (2)
Yosuke Hanamura (2)
Cure Earth (2)
The Big Bad Wolf (fairy tales) (1)
Sage Harpuia (1)
Smogmella (1)
Sampo Koski (1)
Windsinger (flight rising) (1)
Kushala Daora (1)
Shi Qingxuan (1)
Geomancy: (this bracket is now full)
Cole (ninjago) (8)
Zhongli (4)
Gaara (3)
Toph Beifong (3)
Earthshaker (flight rising) (2)
Rika (pokemon) (2)
Isaac (golden sun) (1)
Alhazred (w101) (1)
Pohatu (1)
Boulder (roa) (1)
Dino-Rang (1)
Evvy (emelan) (1)
Tumblemon (1)
Iggy (jjba) (1)
Rochelle Goyle (1)
Richter (lilo and stitch) (1)
Sandman (rotg) (1)
Leiur Darāhim (1)
Sander (dislyte) (1)
Leona Kingscholar (1)
Ferromancy: (this bracket is now full)
Magneto (12)
Vin (mistborn) (7)
Edward Elric (4)
Gajeel Redfox (4)
Jesper Fahey (4)
Peridot (steven universe) (3)
Ramsey Murdoch (3)
Tachihara Michizou (2)
Pyrrha Nikos (2)
Kurapika Kurta (2)
Risotto Nero (2)
Tinkaton (1)
Rex Salazar (1)
Zoe Blecher (1)
Golden Queen (skylanders) (1)
Karl Heisenberg (1)
Daja Kisubo (1)
Scrapdragon (paranatural) (1)
Millions Knives (1)
Metal Shark Player (1)
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crazyintheeast · 4 months
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Ok now listen. Sapphic Christmas love story. We get Katie Mcgrath as an evil lawyer who is trying to bulldoze Piper Perabo's flower shop and take her land. We get tension, we get cocky attitude, we get sweet sarcasm and half hour into we have them dancing aggressively at a Christmas ball. Just as their faces get closer and closer bham....suddenly the picture starts to fizzle out and we see that this is an actual movie. We zoom out to see Katie McGrath and Katy O Brian as zombie survivors watching this movie . "I can't believe you used to act in this cheesy shit" we hear Katy O Brian's character say before she locks lips with McGrath. Yup they are girlfriends in the zombie apocalypse "Hey it was adorable" Katie's character counters
"That's what I thought as well. Now what the hell are you doing at my home" and bham. Piper Perabo appears with a shotgun and of course she didn't just play McGrath's love int erst in the movie they also had an affair behind the scenes before the world went to hell Yup. It's a sapphic love triangle zombie apocalypse Christmas movie
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estie-references · 1 year
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The Row Winter 2023
Charles Levai - Creative Director
Kevin Tekinel - Creative Director
Brian Molloy - Fashion Editor/Stylist
Guido Palau - Hair Stylist
Pat McGrath - Makeup ArtistMaggie Rizer
Ashley Brokaw - Casting Director
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newestcool · 1 year
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The Row resort 2024 Creative Directors Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen Models Rianne van Rompaey, Erika Wall, Grace Bol & Willemijn Ubben Fashion Editor/Stylist Brian Molloy Makeup Artist Pat McGrath Hair Stylist Guido Palau Casting Directors Ashley Brokaw & David Chen
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Teezo Touchdown for Rolling Stone’s Future of Music digital cover, March 2024
“I could sit here and pout,” he says. “I can take all of this off, wipe the glitter off and go apply to any one of these jobs that’s hiring for the holiday season, and Teezo Touchdown is over.” But that’s not the plan. “I can’t stop right now,” he says. “I’ve chosen to do this.” Read full cover story.
Teezo Touchdown's Rolling Stone Digital Cover Shoot | Behind the Scenes 
Credits:
Words by Brian Hiatt
Photographs by @aijanipayne
Photography Direction by Emma Reeves
Styling by Jenny Haapala
Styling Assistance by Dom Alexander
Hair by Monique Avant
Makeup by Keita Moore @ The Only Agency using Pat McGrath Labs
Videography by Athina Sonitis
VFX Design by Miguel Fernandes
BTS Editing by Aden Khan
Lighting Direction by Hayden Bullard
Digital Technician: Duck Feeney
Styling Assistance/Interns: SaraJane Owusu and Jordan Peterson
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phillyradiogeek · 5 months
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BRIAN’S MUSICAL ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 10!
Yesterday was the one-year anniversary of the passing of Bob McGrath of Sesame Street. His was my favorite human character on the show!
Bob From Sesame Street -- Jingle Bells in Japanese ボブ・ マグラス
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scotianostra · 2 years
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Happy Birthday actor Bill Paterson, born on June 3rd 1945 in Glasgow.
Paterson was destined at first for a career as a quantity surveyor, before he rebelled and enrolled at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama; and soon after he graduated, while he was working at the Citizens’, he became closely involved with the brilliant generation of theatre-makers – including Billy Connolly, Alex Norton, John Bett, Kenny Ireland, John Byrne and John McGrath – who would soon go on to create the Great Northern Welly Boot Show of 1972, and to found the legendary radical touring company 7:84 Scotland.
Paterson shot to national fame in Scotland in 1973, when he created the unforgettable role of Glasgow wide-boy property developer McChuckemup, in 7:84’s unforgettable opening show, The Cheviot, The Stag, And The Black, Black Oil. Then in 1977, he starred in John Byrne’s first play Writer’s Cramp as the improbable hero, Paisley poet Francis Seneca McDade; and after the play transferred to London, quickly developed a successful stage and screen career there, playing the Good Soldier Schewyk in a memorable 1982 production at the National Theatre, and winning roles in films ranging from Bill Forsyth’s Comfort And Joy to The Killing Fields and Truly Madly Deeply. He has appeared in countless television series and radio plays, and published a book of stories based on his Glasgow childhood, Tales From The Back Green; and in 2015, he made a triumphant return to the Scottish stage when he appeared with Brian Cox in the Lyceum Theatre Company’s superb 50th anniversary production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting For Godot.
Motre recently we have seen Bill appear on the small screen in the comedy Fleabag and in Outlander. In 219 he starred in the blac comedy Guilt, set in Edinburgh. 
Upcoming  projects for Paterson are  House of the Dragon, the prequal to  Game of Thrones,  Banking on Mr. Toad based on the Wind in the Willows story and most interesting to me is a TV Movie called  A Bear Named Wojtek,  it’s the story of the famous bear adopted by Polish soldiers during World War, he ended up in Edinburgh Zoo after the war. 
In 2015, Bill Paterson  won a lifetime achievement award for his Outstanding Contribution to Film & Television in the Scottish BAFTA awards to add to his  BAFTA Scotland gong for best actor in The Crow Road. 
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Record Collector - August, 1987
Credits to Silvia C and Queencuttings.com
ROBERT McGRATH LOOKS AT THE SOLO RECORDINGS OF MERCURY, TAYLOR, DEACON AND MAY
The sharp rise in the number of Queen solo projects during the 1980s continues to add to the uncertainty surrounding the future of one of the world's top acts. While all four members have released solo recordings in one form or another, it is the continuing success of their charismatic vocalist, Freddie Mercury, that seems most likely to threaten the band's existence.
The sharp rise in the number of Queen solo projects during the 1980s continues to add to the uncertainty surrounding the future of one of the world's top acts. While all four members have released solo recordings in one form or another, it is the continuing success of their charismatic vocalist, Freddie Mercury, that seems most likely to threaten the band's existence.
In this feature, we shall examine the solo output of each member in turn, paying particular attention to collectable editions like picture discs and promos, highlighting rare tracks, and looking at one or two choice items of ephemera. But there are a couple of pre-Queen recordings, involving band members, which are attracting vast sums of money on the collectors' market, and it is to these that we turn first.
Smile
While a student at Imperial College, London, guitarist Brian May formed Smile around 1967, along with an old friend, Tim Staffell (bass), and fellow student, Roger Meddows-Taylor (drums). The band's one and only original release was a US-only single, coupling "Earth" and "Step On Me", issued on Mercury in 1969. Interviewed in the mid-Seventies, Staffell alleged that none of the group had actually set eyes upon a copy, so it isn't surprising that the record is highly prized among Queen collectors, changing hands for £40. Beware of red vinyl copies because these are bootlegs and shouldn't sell for anywhere near that price.
Fans were delighted when an import mini-LP, "Gettin' Smile", appeared on the market around 1983. Of Japanese origin, this included both sides of the single, recorded at Trident Studios, plus the four tracks laid down with producer Fritz Fryer. One of these, "Doing All Right", later appeared on the "Queen" debut LP. "Gettin' Smile" itself has become something of a collector's item and now fetches as much as £18.
By the summer of 1969, the single had bombed and Smile were dropped by the Mercury label. Staffell drifted away with ambitions of a solo career, while Taylor and May went on to form Queen.
Larry Lurex
As a prelude to the release of the debut "Queen" album, the band decided to issue a spoof single under the pseudonym of 'Larry Lurex'. Although an obvious tongue-in-cheek reference to the glam idols of the day like Gary Glitter and Alvin Stardust, the songs they chose to record were surprisingly conservative. The decidedly un-teenybop A-side, a cover of the Ronettes/Beach Boys hit, "I Can Hear Music", was backed by a Goffin and […]
[Photo caption: Freddie Mercury has been by far the most successful solo member of Queen, thanks to the release of commercial singles like "The Great Pretender", and some startling promotional videos.]
[…] King song, "Goin' Back".
Recorded at Trident after sessions for the LP had been completed, there has always been speculation concerning the musicians involved. Once thought to have been an early vehicle for Mercury to camp it up, it now seems likely that all four members, plus the inevitable 'friends', played on it. Collectors pay £30 for UK copies, slightly less for the US equivalent. But don't be fooled by promo copies. They are almost as common.
Freddie Mercury
While not the first band member to strike out alone, Freddie Mercury has had by far the most success to date. It must be said, however, that this owes as much to the rise of the promo video as it does to his distinctive voice. Although Queen remain very much a team effort, amongst the general public, it is undoubtedly Mercury who instantly personifies all their classic hits.
His first solo outing was "Love Kills", which gave him a Top 10 hit in autumn 1984. Recorded for Giorgio Moroder's revamped soundtrack for Fritz Lang's "Metropolis", its success gave Mercury added confidence as a solo performer, even if artistically the project was a failure.
The soundtrack album is still easy to find, but the single has been deleted and the 12" version and a picture disc edition now fetch £4 and £5 respectively. US 7" and 12" promos are worth slightly more in their picture covers, but perhaps the choicest item is a one-sided acetate, recently seen offered for a staggering £95!
Freddie's one and only solo album, "Mr Bad Guy", was released by CBS in April 1985, and has since been made available on CD. Co-producing and writing all his own songs, he included a mixture of ballads and dance floor material, which was not always to the liking of Queen die-hards. One track, "Foolin' Around", had already appeared on the soundtrack for "Teachers", while on another, "There Must Be More To Life Than This", he sings of "people fighting for their human rights", an obvious reference to his embarrassment at Queen's two-week stint in Sun City the previous year. Overall, the record was a blending of the macho bravado and the maudlin, couched in Freddie's inimitable style.
Success
Over the next seven months, no less than four singles were lifted from the album, though none could emulate the success of the first, "I Was Born To Love You", which just missed out on a Top 10 placing. Like the follow-up, "Made In Heaven", it boasted a non-LP cut on the B-side. "Made In Heaven" also came out as a shaped picture disc, and while this is collectable, uncut copies are rarer and sell for as much as £15. All four singles also came out in 12" form featuring extended remixes, one of which, "Living On My Own", had a limited edition gatefold sleeve.
Freddie's next project was recording for the soundtrack album of Dave Clark's "Time" musical. Contributing three tracks to the LP, his version of the title track failed to set the charts alight when issued as a single. However, he followed that with his biggest hit yet earlier this year, by taking his version of the old Platters' song, "The Great Pretender", into the Top 5. In addition to the usual 7" and 12" formats, there was a radio-shaped picture disc edition, complete with plinth, and this already sells for £5. A video release of the single fetches £8, while a limited number of 10" promos are worth nearer £10. The promotional campaign for "The Great Pretender" spawned several other collectable items, most notably an 18" high Freddie-figure counterstand, which changes hands for around £5.
Perhaps the most appropriate of Mercury's solo releases was the video EP released last summer, consisting of promo films for four of his hits, including "Living On My Own", banned by TV. This particular promo depicted wild scenes at Freddie's 39th birthday celebrations, filmed in Munich in October 1985, where he was joined by 300 friends, all feasting on caviar and champagne.
Freddie Mercury rarely guests on other artists' work, though one notable exception was his appearance on Billy Squier's "Love Is The Hero" 12", where he can be heard at the start of the song.
Roger Taylor
Apart from Mercury, only drummer Roger Taylor has taken more than a passing interest in solo recordings. In fact, it was Taylor who first broke from the group formation to record a one-off single, "I Wanna Testify"/ Turn On The TV", back in 1977. This record, long-since deleted, has become a highly-prized item among Queen fans and though it has been seen on sale for as much as £12, its true value is nearer £9.
Whereas Freddie still retains much of Queen's pomp and pageantry on his solo recordings, Taylor has developed a more traditional back-to-basics rock'n'roll style. However, his first LP, "Fun In Space", received a universal thumbs-down from the music press, when released in 1981. Despite this, the loyal body of Queen fans ensured that the record still reached the Top 20. Recorded in Switzerland in six weeks, "Fun In Space" provided Taylor with two singles, "Future Management" and "My Country", and like the album, these are now deleted and both fetch around £4 on the market today.
After a three-year gap, Roger braved the wrath of the critics and released a second LP, "Strange Frontier". This boasted two covers, Dylan's "Masters Of War" and Springsteen's "Racing In The Streets", as well as two songwriting collaborations, "Killing Time" with Freddie and "It's An Illusion" with Status Quo's Rick Parfitt. Of the two singles lifted from the album, the 12" of "Strange Frontier" is of most interest to collectors due to the inclusion of a bonus track, "Two Sharp Pencils", which is unavailable elsewhere.
Again in marked contrast to Mercury, Taylor has ploughed himself into other artists' work. One early venture was writing, co-producing and performing on Hilary's "How Come You're So Dumb"/"Rich Kid" single (Mainly Modern STP 2) in 1980. This is now fairly rare and is worth £6. Other notable appearances include guesting on Gary Numan's "Dance", backing vocals on Kansas' "Vinyl Confessions" LP, drums on Roger Daltrey's tribute to Keith Moon, "Under A Raging Moon" and on Carny Todorow's "Bursting At The Seams" single, which he co-produced with David Richards. Other co-productions with Richards include Feargal Sharkey's "Loving You", Jimmy Nail's "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" and Sideway Look's "Bullet Proof Heart". In most cases, he can be heard playing on these productions.
Brian May
While Brian May's solo output has been restricted to just one mini-LP and a spin-off single, he has, like Taylor, involved himself in several other projects, and obviously prefers this to strict solo work.
In fact, his thirty-minute mini-album, "Star Fleet", was more a group effort, instigated by May, than a solo record. On 21/22 April 1983, he rallied together a few friends for recording sessions at the Record Plant, Los Angeles. These musicians included guitarist Eddie Van Halen, Fred Mandel (keyboards), Phil Chen (bass) and REO Speedwagon drummer, Alan Gratzer. When the results of […]
[Photo caption: Guitarist Brian May has released just one solo album, accompanied by a number of musician friends. The "Star Fleet Project" album contained a lengthy jam session, a tribute to Eric Clapton."]
[…] this "supersession' appeared in November, May explained in the sleeve notes that this was "not a Queen album. Not a solo Brian May album. It is a record of a unique event." But the three lengthy tracks on which the virtuosos traded licks set the critics yawning. Even May was on the defensive when he talked about "Bluesbreaker", a lengthy jam dedicated to Eric Clapton, which took up all of side two: "It seemed very indulgent putting out a long jam, but having listened to it, I think it's worthwhile... it's rock blues with all the mistakes left in." In actual fact, "Bluesbreaker" was the album's saving grace.
The single was an edited version of the title track — an adaptation of a theme tune for a TV sci-fi series, introduced to Brian by his son, Jimmy — and was the most developed track on the record. The LPs third cut, "Let Me Out", was an old song of May's. Collectors pay up to £15 for 12" US promos of the single on Capitol and an American interview picture disc sells for roughly the same.
Brian has contributed to a number of extremely varied projects which range from an early guest appearance on Lonnie Donegan's 1977 comeback LP, "Puttin' On The Style", to jamming on stage with Def Leppard. He plays guitar on Jeffrey Osborne's "Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right" single, and on "A Shift In The Wind" on Chris Thompson's "Radio Voice" LP. He has even moved into production for Heavy Pettin's debut album, "Letting Loose".
John Deacon
Although the Queen bassist was reported having begun work on a solo LP back in 1985, only a one-off single with the Immortals has since materialised. In fact, like his role in the band, Deacon has kept the lowest profile in terms of extra-mural musical aspirations.
The Immortals' single, "No Turning Back" was originally released on the "Biggles" soundtrack LP. However, collectors undoubtedly go for the 12" version of the single, which also contains two further mixes of the song. Issued in May 1986, copies should not prove too difficult to trace.
Among John's few forays into session work have been appearances on Roger Taylor's "Strange Frontier" LP, where he turns up on "It's An Illusion", and on a 1983 single by Man Friday and Jive Junior called "Picking Up Sounds". In February 1986, he apparently recorded a song with Hot Chocolate's Errol Brown, but like the solo LP, this too has yet to see the light of day.
Guest Appearances
In addition to these individual projects, there have been a number of joint guest appearances. All bar Deacon played on "You Nearly Did Me In", from lan Hunter's 1976 album, "All American Alien Boy" (CBS 81310). In the same year, Mercury produced Eddie Howell's "Man From Manhattan" (Warner Bros K 16701), and, along with Brian May, plays on it too. This is now worth about £10.
Freddie and Roger Taylor turn up as backing vocalists on the title track of Billy Squier's "Emotions In Motion" LP, while May and Deacon helped out on Elton John's 1985 album, "Ice On Fire".
While Queen have not been exactly the most prolific recording outfit of the 1980s, these ongoing solo projects have provided fans with a variety of recordings to add to their collection as well as an endless task in keeping up with the latest guest appearances. Even though doubts about Queen's future remain, it is a fact of life that all major recording groups find it necessary, sooner or later, to pursue solo projects. As well as providing an outlet for material which has no place in the group context, it enables members to bring freshness to the band when they regroup. Due for another album in 1988, there is no doubt that Queen will bounce back sounding refreshed and ready to rock.
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inkpod666 · 1 year
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Another Podcast
A while back, Mark McGrath and Brian (Ponch) Rivera interviewed me as part of their No Way Out series. No WayAnother Podcast
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farizrz · 2 years
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(SPOILER ALERT)All Question and Answer on Anastasia's Telegram who i already translate in English (sorry if there a wrong word since use translate on website):
1. How did you decide on this ending?
It's a bit of an imprecise question. If you mean the path of light/darkness/balance, that ending was accepted in the original plan. In the middle of season 3, I wanted to include another bad path finale with a sad outcome, but...there are some points that prevented me from accomplishing what I wanted.
However, the ending of a *very* dramatic story should have pleased readers with at least a little positivity.
2. The path of balance. What does it provide?
I've talked about it before, but I'll say it now. The balance path is designed to give you enough stats for all the choices in the story. And at the end, you can decide the fate of your main character.
3. will there be a special edition?
No, there won't be a special edition. The story ended the way it was supposed to.
4. Did you write the ending to a specific music? If yes, what music?
I like to listen to songs from different movies/series. It helps put me in the right mood. The last thing I listened to was:
1)James Newton - I'm listening.
2)The Danish Girl - the mirror
3)Ludovico Einaudi - primavera (slowed down)
4)Michael Suby - Kayleigh's Funeral
5)Princess Yue - Avatar the Last Airbender OST.
If from the soundtracks, the last ones are:
1) Isak Danielson - Power.
2) Claire Gueresso - Rise
3)Tommee Profitt - I'll Be Your Hero
4)Lana Del Rey - Young and Beautiful
5. What genre will the new story be? Is there an outline already? Are we waiting for a new story? Will there be a new story in the modern world.
1) The genre is uncertain. Many people think I will write a psychological thriller, but that was just a wish, not a statement.
I could also say that I would like to try mysticism or horror, but that doesn't mean I would definitely come out with that genre.
2) I can't answer that question.
3) Counting on late fall, and then we'll see... Maybe sooner, maybe later.
4) Probability is about 80 percent, but I'm still thinking.
6. Which of the characters had children and a wedding after the finale?
It could be all of them. Some have it sooner, some will help. It all depends on the desire of your main character (you).
7. The fate of the locket? What became of it? How did it end up at the mother of the MC?
1,2) It was said that her father stole and gave the medallion to pay off a debt. MC didn't look for it because she had an idea of the people in question and didn't take the risk.
3) It was also said that it was passed down by inheritance.
8. What happens to Cassandra in the finale? Does she stay in New York or does she leave with Hodge and Leon?
Cassandra stayed in New York to get back on her own feet and start her own business/agency. If she returned to Hodge, the distance finally killed any hope of their reunion. Cassandra herself rejected that kind of relationship.
9. In how many years can Katherine/Hodge or Katherine/Leon meet again and finally stay together?
Three to four years. After surviving the distance, Hodge/Leon will decide to propose to GH.
10. Maybe you can console us and tell us that Hodge has solved his problems early and will get back together with Katherine in a year?
That would be unfair and wrong. I can see them finally being able to work through their problems after three years (minimum).
11. Michelle and Brandon didn’t survive the long-distance relationship. Do you think Hodge and Catherine can handle it?
Michelle and Brandon had a completely different situation. Brandon prioritized work, which he regretted in the future.
For Hodge and Catherine, it was a necessity.
12. could Katherine even fly to Hodge/Leon for the whole summer?
For the whole summer, no, but for a month and a half...maybe.
13. Did MC/Hodge or MC/Leon stay happy with this ending?
Every time they met...were unspeakably happy to spend time with each other.
14. Who broke up after the events in the story?
It’s kind of sad...I think it should be up to you. After all, you play the main character 
Of the favorites, no one planned the breakup.
15. Why did you want to write the finale this way, without marriage proposals?
Our protagonist is a young girl who has been through a lot of events and problems for her age. Yes, she has found love, but... it’s too early for her to think about marriage. She needs to live an ordinary life, and spend her time with her love line. All in good time 
16. When will the other character profiles come out?
One of them is on its way. The other two are waiting for their moment of stardom. They were written a long time ago, their publication does not depend on me.
17. If you don’t go with Dominic on the his route will he end up staying in Seattle with his parents? Or will he return to New York to help with the club?
If Club Hodge stays, Dominic will be combining two businesses.
If Hodge’s club is sold, Dominic will help his parents, but he won’t forget about himself either.
18. How did Dominic start working for Hodge?
Just like in normal life, when an employer selects the resumes of employees. The only thing... Dominic had to go through many tests before Hodge could trust the dark side of his business.
The most important test was for trust.
19. If MC went to university, does she want to be a coach in the future? Will she be able to work side by side with Tate?
1) Yes, the protagonist wants to fully immerse herself in learning so that she can be a professional coach with experience in the future.
2) And yes, she can.
20. How did it work out for them with the Olympics?
Depends on your skill level and then your level of credibility.
If you win gold at the Championships, you are more likely to get a medal at the Olympics. But which one... will remain a secret.
21. Will Tate’s father be healthy? What is he sick with?
Tate’s father has a heart problem. He survived a heart attack.
Mr. Tae-Ming tries to undergo treatment, but what the final outcome will be will remain off the screen.
22. On the Tate’s route, will Katherine be able to communicate with his mother normally?
Maybe, but very, very soon. Tate’s mother works around the clock, and in her spare time she travels with her husband to hospitals. It will take some time to get used to her son’s girlfriend.
23. Could there have been something between Cassandra and Dominic?
A friendship of sorts is possible, a relationship is not. Dominic couldn’t handle Cassandra’s character. He needs ease, adventurism, and freedom.
24. Will Dominic and Brian become good friends?
If the Hodge Club survives and Brian becomes the head of it, more than likely, yes.
25. Will Catherine continue her communication with Cassandra?
If you have a good relationship with Cassandra, friendship is possible. But they will not communicate as often as they would like.
26. Is Leon’s mother alive?
Yes, she lives in Europe.
27. Why is it Leon who gives peonies?
Why not? He’s the only one who decided to give MC real flowers. And roses are... too corny for him.
28. Where is Leon from?
Leon is originally from Ireland, but he and his family have often traveled to Europe.
29. What major did Liz enroll in?
Simply put, a physical education and sports teacher.
30. Do you have a favorite?
They are all favorites for me because I put a piece of myself into each one.
31. How difficult was it to write the finale? Was it difficult to say goodbye to the characters?
1) It was hard to write eleven different dates 
Otherwise, it was quite comfortable. You have experience 
2) Psychologically speaking, I didn’t realize at first that I was writing an ending...
And when I started looking at the finished backdrops, characters and cutscenes for this update... it got sad. I couldn’t believe that we had made it to the finish line.
32. If you had the chance, would you want to write stories on behalf of a guy?
I wouldn’t dare do such an experiment.
33. Did Sirius still stay in the “pet hotel”?
No, Hodge took him away.
34. “Follow the call of your heart and determine your own destiny”-is this quote your personal instruction to readers?
More like a wish.
35. Why was the farewell as if to the entire company, since only Hodge and Leon were leaving. I hope they all stayed in touch?
Yes, it was a farewell to Hodge and Leon, but it could also be called communal because the main character is going her own way. She won’t be able to keep in touch with her newfound friends as much because she has to build her life.
They will see each other, but not as much as they would like.
36. Why did you decide to make the compromise fall into the hands of the FBI and Leon and Hodge will have to go away for a few years and leave Mr. (long distance relationship).
This is a consequence of their darker side of life. You can’t get away with something like that, you have to pay for everything. And this became their path to redemption. They were very lucky to get away with it.
And long-distance relationships, they will endure. Especially when they see each other once a month for one week.
37. When the chairman of the corporation was caught, he said it wasn’t over. What does that mean?
The chairman wanted to frighten Hodge into living his life of speculation and tormenting himself from day to day. But Baker found another way 
38. What kind of business did Hodge and Leon have in Brazil?
If Hodge sold the club, they decide to open a chain of restaurants.
If Leon sold the car dealerships, they decide to open collectible watch stores.
And whether they will do anything illegal...life will tell.
39. Will there be crossovers in your future story?
It will all depend on the setting and the genre of the story.
40. Have you ever had a situation where during the course of writing a story you’ve gotten into and perceived the main character’s problems as your own?
Some of the problems I experienced and some I could feel and empathize with.
41. How long did it take you to write the ending?
I can’t say exactly, but I think two to three weeks.
42. Did you plan to write a book based on the OTI and SBTR novellas?
It took a while for me to realize that I was more drawn to screenwriting.
I see myself as a screenwriter, but not as a writer.
It’s a tremendous job that’s admirable. But, alas, I still have to stomp and stomp to it 
43. Are OTI and SBTR in the same universe?
No, they are in different universes.
44. Why does OTI bring up issues of self-acceptance, themes of violence, both moral and physical? Have you/your acquaintances had such experiences or did you want to highlight these issues?
You know, a little bit of everything. The primary objective was to highlight these issues in history.
And I could take examples from my own experiences, loved ones, or sources.
45. What is it like to describe intimate scenes? Do you have to imagine everything, visualize everything?
It’s been very difficult lately. Maybe because of fatigue, or maybe there were other reasons.
But intimate scenes also need inspiration.
For example the scene with Dominique in the car, I began to write it when the idea, the desire and the inspiration kicked in. It’s the kind of explosion that happens once every indefinite amount of time. I caught the moment 
46. How did Hodge and Brian get their father’s guns? Can we have a backstory about that?
Do we all remember what the brothers’ father was involved with? Hodge got his father’s gun, after he came of age, because he was very serious about that kind of thing.
Brian got a gun, after his father died. The kid was a hot-tempered character, and his father couldn’t trust him with a gun before his due date.
47. How hard is it to walk away from the ending of a story and start writing a new one?
I wouldn’t say it’s very difficult. When you think about new ideas, it’s very easy.
When you try to write them out, you involuntarily go back to the characters from the last story.
But I quickly come away from that and start something new with renewed vigor.
48. Who would you date if you were the main character?
I’ve already answered that question. I understand that with my character you need someone like Leon. But I’d date Tate 
49. Do you play in the CD? If so, what stories do you play?
I do. I try to play them all as much as I can.
50. Is it hard to write out the character profiles?
I just don’t have enough time for that. That’s why I was writing profiles when I was on vacation.
51. How would you rate the ending of the story? Was everything satisfactory to you?
When it was written and turned in, I thought I had survived everything possible...
But after resting, reading each piece again...I realize that many moments lacked a more precise ending.
The same ending with Leon and Hodge. Many people thought the ending was open ended and it was unknown what was in store for them. It wasn't.
I wanted to show that they were going to go through an ordeal that would not only be a finale, but also a success.
I see the displeasure of many who didn't like Hodge's answer, "We'll see," but it wasn't said to piss them off :)
It was said to the main character so as not to scare her off by getting married. After all, she's still young, and she doesn't want to rush into it.
These kinds of moments I would like to describe in more detail, so that the players do not have questions.
Well... and I wish there had been a sad ending, but alas.
52. Were there any moments that you wanted to add, but they wouldn't fit into the screen time of the series?
Such moments are present, but they don't affect the outcome of the story. It's more like a nice addition.
53. Why on the branch with the minions did they give the ring as a gift and not a proposal? Do you think that the heroine has been through a lot lately and now she does not need it? Or are the characters little explored for each other and it is too early for such a responsible step?
You answered your own question :)
54. Will there be a Sirius questionnaire?
No, there will not be a Sirius profile.
Sam's questionnaire was a nice bonus + he influenced the plot of the story in season one.
55. What is Cassandra's orientation?
She is bisexual.
56. Are there any prototypes of the characters? Or are they all collective characters?
Collective images :)
57. Who called Catherine and said nothing but breathed heavily into the phone?
It was Hodge.
58. In one of your interviews you were asked how Hodge was able to help Katherine deal with a panic attack. You said that he had already had the experience. Could you tell us more about where this experience came from, please.
After his father died, he was dealing with a panic attack himself. Fortunately, he had people around him who helped him come to his senses.
59. Whose idea was the crossover with the novel Fury of the Titans?
Join idea.
60. You left an open ending with each favorite. How do you personally see Katherine's relationship in a few years with each of them?
1) Brian - they love to travel, Brian often draws the main character, and was even able to sell a few masterpieces with Katherine's permission.
2) Liz - they like to spend time at home. They often go skating, and try to help each other with their studies. Also, they help Harry open his own restaurant.
3) Tate - they spend a lot of time together. Both at the rink and at home. They plan to buy their own apartment. They like to drive around the city at night, and often have a date somewhere in the middle of nowhere.
4) Dominic - They each work hard, but they manage to miss each other.
Dominic arranges all sorts of outings for her, and she agrees to his adventures. They support each other in their endeavors.
5) Hodge - Despite the distance, they see each other every month and spend a happy week together. They tell each other about their plans and arrange surprises. At a distance, they often connect by video call.
6) Leon - works very hard, but calls the main character every night to check on her well-being. Every month they see each other in a new country, which he leads tours of. And the nights are spent in each other's arms.
61. What kind of car does Hodge have after all?
Hodge is a 2019 Cadillac CT4.
Brian - 1966 Cadillac deville.
Dominic - BMW X5 Premium SUV
Tate - Chevrolet Aveo 2015
62. Tell us a little about the fate of Tom and his partner?
Along the way, when Tom wasn't competing...he took a break and got depressed.
Along the way, when Tom participated...does well, but changes partners. Unstable.
63. What sources served as inspiration for writing the short story?
Series, movies, and other kinds of sources.
Some problems were inspired by the series "The Queen's Walk."
64. What is the age difference between Andrew and Helena?
Andrew is about 60 years old.
Elena is about 45-50 years old.
65. How was the idea for the OTI plot born?
As I said earlier, my boy Vlad and I were going through a lot of ideas, one of which was a story about a protagonist with a difficult fate.
After outlining the seasons, I provided an outline that the director liked and started writing.
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You can get an idea of what it’s like to work for sea duke from these passages on his private secretary Brian McGrath. 
Sounds like I'd have no complaints.
Surprised he'd have a martini; I'd never read about him having anything aside from beer (Double Diamond, then Boddington's once they stopped brewing that).  But LMAO at Sea Duke pre-gaming for fancy dinners.
I've read the book his first valet, John Dean, wrote, so I'd had a good idea anyway, but I always appreciate stuff like this.
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And now a pair of cousins to add to the mix
I have not said much about the Dal Cais side of Kari's family tree. That's her mother's family--the ones that were distantly related down a very windy path to High King Brian Boru.
The Dal Cais cousins I hope to bring into things here (because they are actually still alive in the MCU) are twins Ardan and Aerfen Dal Cais.
First, Aerfen, played by Katie McGrath.
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Aerfen is the younger of the siblings, and she is known for her potion making among the extended family. She is also renown for making the worst choices in relationships. Her great love ended up being a demon who was cursed, killed, stuffed and left as a warning for the Clan DalCais after a land skirmish centuries ago. She was never the same after that and ended up being considered the "disgrace to the clan" by many outsiders. Aerfen doesn't give a toss about that, and she has tried to bring her lover back from the afterlife several times. The curse put on him prevents that.
Her greatest champion is her older brother Ardan, played by Henry Cavill.
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Ardan has always felt responsible for his twin, riding to her rescue whether she wanted his help or not. As eccentric and caring as she is seen to be, he is noble and brave. He took to heart his father's admonition to protect his sister at all costs--even from herself sometimes. And he will do just that until his dying breath. His sword has been bloodied many times in her defense.
The siblings live in a very modern apartment in Dublin, but they still have a family estate in Ennis in County Clare. Aerfen tends to bury her pain in partying now, and Ardan prefers the home life to going out and letting his hair down. And yes, there is a story about his hair, but that is for another time.
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