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Far Reaching and Epic Changes Our son arrived in April and has been spreading his wonderful chaos around our lives ever since. Only now am I able to take a step back and register the change in my life. I make jam. I puree organic vegetables to feed to my child. I bake cakes. Although, I have a feeling that this won't last when I return to work next month!

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“Beneath the makeup and behind the smile I am just a girl who wishes for the world.” Marilyn Monroe

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Haven't written anything for ages - I'm not even sure how I even begin to sum up the last couple of months. The already afoot changes in and around my life are far reaching and epic but on a pretty personal scale. I don't really feel the need to broadcast my innermost thoughts and feelings to the 'world' on a regular basis but don't feel as though I'm quite ready to let this blog go. My

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'Citing Innit

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A promo video including a few of the acts I represent at Fool's Paradise:

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The Dead Christ by Gregorio Fernández (1576-1636)

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"To read a newspaper is to refrain from reading something worthwhile. The first discipline of education must therefore be to refuse resolutely to feed the mind with canned chatter."Aleister CrowleyI quite enjoy magazines and television precisely because they stop me from thinking... must try harder.

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see more Lolcats and funny pictures

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Today I'm tired because I stayed up dancing to 6 Music last night - the tracklisting is here.

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"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." Samuel Beckett"I think anyone can do theatre. Even actors. And theatre can be done everywhere. Even in a theatre." Augusto Boal

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Concentrating on the PositiveGoing to Ibiza in 4 daysGetting married in 17 daysGoing to Norway in 25 days

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Stars for today from Rick LevineAlthough it might seem like others at work are just starting a project anew, you have already begun yours. It's time for you to take your efforts to the next level by bringing additional stability into your life. This may require a new and different way of allocating your time. Instead of focusing on an inspirational or creative process, increase productivity by

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Parlez-Vous Popbitch 09Update your vocab the media-wank way * Surprise sex is now known as a Pardew. * Accidental pregnancy is a Spicer. * Using your child to gain your own fame - pulling a Fritzl (male), or doing a Myerson (female) * Becoming a celebrity because your parents are famous - a Geldof.

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"Whatever you can do or dream, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it".Goethe

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Dawlish 14/03/09The lap, lap, lap of the seaA cocoon holding meNature, heartbeat.Pull of the moon.Salty seaweed,Oxygen taste on my tongueand in my nose.Clearing, cleansingThrough my veins.A burst of happiness.My revery shot through bythe caw, caw, caw of seagulls.Ice cream, ice flakes upon my tongueClotted cream I seek out the crustand break through savory to the sweetmilky, thick and

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Thinking about Mother's DayTrying to keep busy and keep my mind off that word...mum. A whole hole you've left. Tears are often pricking at my lids. My anger at the universe in unrivaled. Those questions all begin with why... I was already so heartbroken by Lee dying that I almost haven't felt your death quite as deeply - I feel ashamed almost. Did I not love you as dearly as I loved him?

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Arts Council EnglandArts Council England today announced details of a proposed organisation-wide restructure. More info here. I have to say my immediate response in dismay.

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I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later. --Mitch Hedberg

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Happy Chinese New Year!Snake 1977 2009 is a super-lucky for snakes! Act on opportunities & seize the moment! You have great luck in love & career this year — the chances of getting married or a huge promotion are excellent. You will meet influential people who will inspire & help you make more money as well as increasing your prestige. You should still be careful, though — you may want to save

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Scumbag MagnetTaken from NME: "Blur's Graham Coxon, who plays guitar on Pete Doherty's forthcoming solo album, has spoken about why he chose to hook up with the Babyshambles man and how he got frustrated with him. The guitarist said that the promise he heard in the initial demos for the album convinced him to sign up. He also spoke about Doherty's personal life, calling him a "scumbag magnet"."

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Lovely BoyJim Moray - All You Pretty Girls from Jim Moray on Vimeo.

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Wow, I'm so excited about this...Britain's Capital of Culture

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2008 in One Easy Quiz1. What did you do in 2008 that you'd never done before? Bought a house, super grown up.2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?I did – lost 3 stone and went to the gym regularly. 2009 – when one door closes another door opens. Love, adventure and happy families.3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Yes and I haven’t got a cuddle off

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Ten Things About Me1. I whistle and click my fingers really badly. Both things took me years to learn - years of dedication. My brother could do them both from a really young age. This is the source of all our sibling rivalry. 2. Because my hair is crazy curly, I can only brush it in the shower when it's wet.3. I eat hot pepper sauce with almost every meal (not breakfast though, that would be

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The Richey Edwards obituary here and an article about the lyrics here.

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Life: not quite as exciting as tellyThis article made me chuckle - the actor Dennis Hooper said the reason that he never went completely insane was that he believed that he always had a camera on him and he was just playing a part.

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Ideas SummitI went to an ISAN meeting last week in Liverpool. I used to work for the company and the meeting was inspiring because there were a number of projects that I was involved with in development moving forward at a fantastic rate. I was also able to take part in the Ideas Summit as an attendee rather than a member of staff. The Ideas Summit allows artists and companies to present ideas

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Billy BraggWe saw Billy Bragg last night supported by Otis Gibbs - both really enjoyable. I've seen Billy quite a bit and have been bored to tears by his political rants between songs. I've realised that this was at festivals when all you want to do is get on with the hits and then go and get more booze. I actually quite enjoyed them last night and they made me feel that my halfhearted

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WeddingWe went to the registry office this morning and the whole thing finally feels confirmed!

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The Joy of Rediscovering EntertainingEveryone was late for fireworks but we caught the end of the local schools display. We then returned to a warm home and stripped off the layers of wet clothes. We served warmed spiced cider. Nibbles, bought by KJ and John, were salt and pepper crisps with dips and crusty bread with pâté. We then had baked potatoes with smoked paprika baked beans, cheese

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Is it wrong to want a wedding dress with this design?

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This is just one of the guys I work with:

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A small glimmer of hope...the Hospiscare walk that I took part in raised £50,000. Thank you all for your support.

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I'm short of inspiration. I'm running on empty. I cannot create. I'm tired. I cannot think in a straight line. I'm worried about the future. I'm Esther crawling between the mattress and the padded bedstead.

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Silly New Toy

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Lost in AustenI've rather enjoyed this bit of t.v. fluff. I've never had a Darcy 'thing' before but I do now.

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Week 3 I'm about to start week 3. It's been ok. I'm amazed by how much food I must have eaten before. Lost 15lbs in 2 weeks. 10 weeks to go...

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One of those getting to know you thingsPlease copy mine below, erase my answers putting yours in their place then post it in your blog if you get a chance...1. First name:Boudicca (it really is before you ask, my parents gave me that name).2. Age:31, I used to be worried about hitting my 30s but it's been ok.3. Location:Exeter, UK. I've only been here for 10 months but it feels like home. We'll

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Weird Diet Day by DayDay ThreeHorrible headache in the morningVery thirsty indeedDay FourDifficult dayBored and wanting real foodDay FiveAte a 3 chips and a small amount of batter...stolen from boyf plateDay SixToffee milkshake for lunch when boyf is eating pasty - really bored.Outing to the theatre - I have a pint of soda water and gaze at people's wine glasses.Day SevenChange from fast track (

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CERN Big Bang

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Weird Diet Day TwoLast night I made one of my packs in a chocolate muffin. Well more like a microwaved spolge but it was good to have something solid.I drank a creamy latte pack this morning which was actually really yummy but now it's 11am and I can't wait for lunchtime! My stomach is growling.

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Weird Diet Day OneI attempted hot water in the morning but could only manage a few sips.8am - breakfast was a weird berry milkshake and real coffee with a splash of milk.I've been drinking decaff instant black coffee so far which is lovely, I used to drink it like this and I love the bitter taste in my mouth.First craving for real food around 10am this morning but using my stopwatch helped (a

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The Times, Caitlin Moran "Along with Doctor Who and Cardigan Bay and flapjacks, this makes me proud to be British. We're utterly wet and a weed. Hurrah! I like the fact that - without ever talking about it - we all decided we didn't, actually, want to survive the Apocalypse. Because, yes, we'd be alive - but in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, full of buff, shouting American survivalists. The

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Wow! Liverpool's Elephant:Go here for more information. Flickr will be the best bet for audiences photos.

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"I was always surprised I made it to 30, I was on a collision course. But once you've made it beyond a certain point, you are faced with two choices: carry on and end up killing yourself, or change your life radically. I chose the latter. Wilderness is born out of being in love, and being in love with life. Of course, people don't want their rock stars to be clean-cut and happy; they want them to

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From The Renaissance MonkeyThis is slightly off because I decided I didn't want to eat meat at the age of 6. The last few months I've been "experimenting" eating meat but nothing has had the wow factor yet.Here's the cut and pasted blurb and then my answers:1) Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions.2) Bold all the items you've eaten.3) Cross out any items that you

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Boo's BoozeI doing OK on the booze front - only 1 pint so far. Yesterday, on a night out where I'd usually have consumed around 5 or 6.Tonight is a test though as a big night out for Alice who's moving to Manchester.Generally, as not on tour or doing festivals I have consumed a mere portion of what I'd usually do in an average summer.Life plods on. I had a dream last night that Jan wasn't dead

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Giving upAfter yet another Saturday night with massive memory lapses and arguments followed by a queasy, head fuzzy Sunday; I've decided to give up alcohol for a month.

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A report from the delayed news desk...I'm getting married on 1st May 2009. That's only 275 days away.'Citing, innit?*I must not behave like a bridezilla* *I must not behave like a bridezilla**I must not behave like a bridezilla**I must not behave like a bridezilla*and breathe...

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Too hard to write about the real world at the moment...Today this here made me very happy. I adore Giles Coren. He makes me smile and sigh whenever I see him on the telly. I'll even happily watch the reruns of those awful Top 50's he did.

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Jan Maloney17/08/52 - 07/07/08I have no words to even begin to describe the feelings that I'm having at the moment.

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Waiting...I wash your swollen feet with Glastonbury chalice water, I watch your heartbeat shaking your body, I bite my lip to keep myself connected to the earth, I clean your house as if you're coming home although I know you won't, I try and eat well, I try and remember to breathe. Your son and I, your daughter watch friends pass through whispering their goodbyes, we sit and wait, we sit and

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ACE are a damaged organisationGuardian blog here. As usual with the blogs the comments are the most interesting thing...

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8 miles in 1 hour & 40 mins! Thanks for all your sponsorship. You'll be glad to know it's being put to use immediately as Jan moved in with us on Friday and has already starting using the Hospicare service.

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This here cheered me up a little bit but not much..."This is 29, Acacia Road. And this is Eric, the schoolboy who leads an exciting double life. For when Eric eats a banana, an amazing transformation occurs. Eric is Bananaman. Ever alert for the call to action.""He's the greatest,He's fantastic,Wherever there is danger he'll be there!Hes the ace,He's amazing,He's the strongest, he's the quickest,

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I...can't...take...any...more...bad...news....

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Ongoing Life SagaA funeral and a wedding - all in one week. I'm very tired.

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8 Mile Midnight WalkI'm raising funds for Hospiscare please visit here to donate if you can.

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DorisI remember you coming back to live in London and dancing me around the front room.I remember when you caught me smoking you made me sit on a stool in the shop and smoke the rest of your B&H.I remember you laughing because I was so scared of the eels in the fish shop down the road.I remember you buying me the biggest ice cream I've ever seen when we went on holiday.I remember Grandad, Dash

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The CreationYesterday, I listened to the rehearsals of Haydn's The Creation in Sheffield Cathedral. For those of you who like to know about these things it was the Sheffield Oratorio Chorus and the South Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra conducted by Alan Eost. Soprano, Elizabeth WattsTenor, Joseph CornwallBass, Paul Carey-JonesRather enjoyable.

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Let me die a young man's deathRoger McGough 1937-Let me die a young man's deathnot a clean and inbetweenthe sheets holywater deathnot a famous-last-wordspeaceful out of breath deathWhen I'm 73and in constant good tumourmay I be mown down at dawnby a bright red sports caron my way homefrom an allnight partyOr when I'm 91with silver hairand sitting in a barber's chairmay rival gangsterswith

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Word of the Dayconniption - a fit of violent emotion, such as anger or panic.

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(and then I sicked it up...evil bad...)

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Of Late......you may have noticed that I rarely update on personal things. There are numerous factors for this but what's generally going on is this:DownsCancer, Jan's been going through 26 weeks of chemotherapy. It's been very difficult for us all, we're not sure if it's working well enough, it may have spread again but to the bones this time. She'll be scanned soon but until then I hold my

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(Creative) ProducerA fantastic debate has just begun on The Guardian blogs:Lyn Gardner hereLaura Baggaley hereA great Monday inspiring quote to keep me going:"creative producers are potentially artists' best allies as they combine a highly developed aesthetic with the kind of resourceful, tenacious and innovative behaviour that theatre desperately needs if it is to thrive and flourish." Lyn

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Curate your own festivalGuardian blog here.Some friends of mine are currently hovering between 3rd (which means yes) and 4th (which means no) for My Fierce Festival. The show is 'Playing The Victim'. If it takes your fancy please vote for it...If not, just vote as it's such an interesting idea.Website for My Fierce Festival here.

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SQUEE...Christmas CranfordSometimes, I feel so bloody old.

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Kevin Spacey attacks BBC Talent ShowsWhile supping coffee and eating muesli this really cheered me up this morning.The Stage article here.The Guardian article here."I felt that was essentially a 13-week promotion for a musical - where's our 13-week programme?"

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Arts TaskforceToday I will be mainly reading the "A New Landscape For The Arts"The taskforce is an independent body and has been set up by the Conservatives to consider arts policy ahead of the next general election.

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Quote"I'm creating rituals to make sense of a world that scares the shit out of me." Philip Ridley

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Arthur C Clarke, writer and futurist, dies at 90"Life is just one big banana. Science fiction allows us all to peel open the reality and discover the yellow truth inside."

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Captain BirdseyeGod rest his fishy soul (or that should be sole? BOOM TISH!)

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Genista McIntosh to investigate ACE's spending reviewMore info at The Stage here.Apparently nothing to do with the recent controversy - they were going to do it anyway.

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This Morning"There's a hole in the world like a great black pit, and it's filled with people who are filled with shit, and the vermin of the world inhabit it..."Reminder to self: don't go to sleep with the Sweeny Todd soundtrack on repeat.

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To balance out the Sweeney Todd hatred of the world:-- written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s --Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender,be on good terms with all persons.Speak your truth quietly and clearly;and listen to others,even to the dull and the ignorant;they too have their story.Avoid loud and aggressive

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Andrasta - The Warrior GoddessHer symbol is the hare. She was a lunar mother-goddess figure associated with fertility and love. She is the goddess of victory, of ravens and of battle. Her colour is red. Her weapon is the sword. Her tarot is death. She was the Celtic Goddess envoked by Boudicca and the Iceni:"I thank thee, Andraste, and call upon thee as woman speaking to woman [...] those

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Mememe GameI go to page 123 of the book I'm currently reading, skip the first five sentences and reveal the following three."Wishing to be loved by their child, parents shrink from exposing him to tales which encourage him to think of parents as bad or rejecting. Parents wish to believe that if a child sees them as stepmothers, witches or giants, this has nothing to do with them and how they at

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Quote "Don't try to solve serious matters in the middle of the night."Philip K. Dick

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You are EmoEmos are underrated. It's not easy balancing introspection with a childlike delight in life. You look so pretty that people always think you're nothing but a new-wave teenager who takes photos of things, but they're wrong, and can't see past the hair. You notice what's happening around you - you just choose when you want to interact with the world, or not. Let them laugh - they still

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Aerial Dance: I've been coordinating a week long workshop with Wendy Hesketh and Jamie Ogilvie from Wired Aerial Theatre and Brenda Angiel from Brenda Angiel Aerial Dance Company. I've never seen dance like it. Inspiring, beautiful and full of spectacular qualities; they move with strength and a deliberateness that is just fantastic.Steam/Sauna/Spa Bath/Swimming pool: There is nothing better

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More AdvenuturesAfter a restful afternoon I ventured down to Bella Italia for wine, pizza and salad which was very yummy. On returning to the hotel I went into the main hall with a person that I'm working with in Liverpool and tried to sort out our internet problems. We were approached by a gentleman tramp who told us we were beautiful (although I was too big!). He told us was a writer, a poet

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A Windy Day in LiverpoolDuring a day of rushing about and working hard a meeting was delayed by 30mins so I ventured around the corner to the Liverpool Cathedral. A windy day added to the 'heathcliff-ness' of it. It is literally a breathtaking building. It dominates. Large and imposing, you feel pressed down but the weight of it and then you choke with the beauty of the inside. Go see.I'm

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Dancing QueenThis week I'm in Liverpool coordinating "Harnessing performance: exploring dancing in the air". It's amazing but this photo seemed to sum up the basic essence of today's work:

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Quote"Most people would rather be certain they're miserable than risk being happy."Robert Anthony

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Quote"Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul." Marilyn Monroe

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The real cost of 2012 to London?The Stage article by Alistair Smith here.

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MANIC STREET PREACHERSI remember the time in the early 80's on TOTP when I worshiped Toyah and became sexually awakened by Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran fame (I still tingle a little now - 24 years later). Music, bands have always been important to me. I discovered the Manics one day in Smash Hits. I was so bored by NKOTB and the new Mad-chester baggie scene. I wanted the glamour that first

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I am a sick puppy:

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LOL ! ROFL! Yes, I realise that I should be working!

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Counting the cost of free theatreGuardian blog here.

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This year’s Glastonbury could be the last, organiser admits...more from The Times here.Jolly well hope so. I've just booked into working a full week at the office so everyone else can go to Glastonbury - hurrah!

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DCMS Definition of Culture:* the performing and visual arts, craft, and fashion * media, film, television, video, and language * museums, artifacts, archives and design * libraries, literature, writing and publishing * the built heritage, architecture, landscape and archaeology * sports events, facilities and development * parks, open spaces, wildlife habitats, water environment and countryside

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Candy Hearts For You:Make your own candy hearts here

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LifeJan's chemo has shrunk the cancers. Her life expectancy has increased from 6/8 months to 5 plus years. I'm happy but still scared about the future.The house has fallen through (as it was literally about to do itself!). Still on the search for another one but have decided that central Exeter is a good option as we can just 'pop out' for fun fuelled evenings.I'm enjoying the new part time

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Stoke On TrentIt's quite a long way from Exeter...again, the space was pretty amazing

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Andover...It has roundabouts, a ring road and The Lights is a rather nice arts centre.I'm sure there'll be more to report tomorrow.

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Pancake Day Joke CornerA Frenchman once said his pancakes were crepe but he thinks they're quite good.

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