You've seen him live, I suspect? I was amazed how the shortársed little fúcker, no more than 4' 11", grew to 6' when he strapped on a guitar.
A few times,yes.Only a matter of a few weeks ago in fact.
The Attractions/Imposters are a simply wonderful band
09-29-2016, 09:23 AM
Sir C
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Originally Posted by Burney
Any sensible writer should know they are their worst editor
Yes. But however one might choose to describe the dear chap, 'sensible writer' would not, perhaps, be the first phrase to spring to mind.
09-29-2016, 09:31 AM
Luis Anaconda
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Originally Posted by Burney
Any sensible writer should know they are their worst editor
Though writing when you are drunk and then editing when you are sober can help you get round this
09-29-2016, 09:31 AM
Burney
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Originally Posted by Sir C
Yes. But however one might choose to describe the dear chap, 'sensible writer' would not, perhaps, be the first phrase to spring to mind.
Yes, but that sort of thing is how you end up with monstrosities such as Morissey's autobiography
09-29-2016, 09:32 AM
TheCurly
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Originally Posted by Burney
Yes, but that sort of thing is how you end up with monstrosities such as Morissey's autobiography
I enjoyed his :-( He really is completely bonkers isn't he?
09-29-2016, 09:33 AM
Burney
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Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
Though writing when you are drunk and then editing when you are sober can help you get round this
What a very dualist approach, la.
09-29-2016, 09:34 AM
Sir C
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Originally Posted by Burney
Yes, but that sort of thing is how you end up with monstrosities such as Morissey's autobiography
Obviously. Which is why I haven't rushed to read it.
Of course, despite my fears and your protestations, the reviews have been good. :shrug:
09-29-2016, 09:45 AM
redgunamo
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Originally Posted by Burney
I assume you've readed his book? Any good?
Unlikely, I'd say. A chap spends his life writing and then after all that *still* feels the need to explain himself in a book.
09-29-2016, 10:04 AM
TheCurly
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Originally Posted by redgunamo
Unlikely, I'd say. A chap spends his life writing and then after all that *still* feels the need to explain himself in a book.
If you're interested I can highly recommend the lad from the Chili Peppers won.
Proper old school rock 'n' roll lifestyle right there
09-29-2016, 10:17 AM
redgunamo
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Originally Posted by TheCurly
If you're interested I can highly recommend the lad from the Chili Peppers won.
Proper old school rock 'n' roll lifestyle right there
I know. My mrs buys and reads all that ****e. Young chaps running around with their mates trying to have some fun and make a little money. Just like being in the Army basically.