"Cause I watch TV just like everyone
And you read magazines like everyone
And truth seems to be defined in every pop song
And love, I know it hurts you
And it sure hurts me too"
A quick glance at my music and film favourites tells the story: I'm a precarious balance of seriousness and frivolity.
I'm also a cynical romantic, and an obsessive recycler who hates hippies.
Interests
Croquet, Cucumber sandwiches, Dancing around the maypole
Favourite Things
Fave Music
Tori Amos, Bjork, Fiona Apple, Sinead O'Connor, Dresden Dolls, Lamb, Kate Bush, Tracy Chapman, Toni Childs, Nine Inch Nails etc plus Madonna, Girls Aloud, Annie, Kelis, Britney and other cheesy pop, and a fair bit of Aussie pop/rock
Fave Movies
The Ice Storm, The Piano, Dancer in the Dark, Brokeback Mountain, The Remains of the Day, Passion Fish, Welcome to the Dollhouse, Elvira, Meet the Feebles, Pink Flamingoes, Serial Mom, Election, Muriel's Wedding, Ghost World, Flight of the Dragons
Fave Books
Meridian, The Color Purple, The Corrections, The Secret History, The Little Friend, The Basic Eight, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, The Lovely Bones, Prozac Nation, The Bell Jar, House of the Spirits, Gone With the Wind
His Favourite Content
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Bookmarked this arvo
It failed in Melbourne, it hasn't done much for Brisbane's safety and now it's Sydney's turn. This weekend 2am venue lockouts descend across 50 of the city's so-called 'problem' venues. Same Same's Angus Paterson investigates.
Bookmarked last month on the 12th
Let's face it, nothing is cuter than a litter of pups in a pet shop window staring at you with 'take me home' eyes. Unlike trade on the dancefloor, they really mean it. But before you commit to buying a pet, there are a few things to consider.
Bookmarked ages ago
In an attempt to save face, the Spice Girls have released a video message to all their fans apologising for ending their so called 'world tour' early.
Bookmarked ages ago
The son of US Governor Kathleen Sebelius has developed a board game called Don't Drop The Soap. Apart from the homophobic title it sounds like a hoot.
Bookmarked ages ago
PJ Harvey is back with a brand new album 'White Chalk' - but this time the rock goddess has swapped her trademark guitar for a piano.
Events He's Going To
There doesn't seem to be any…
Events He Went To
Sun 21st Sep
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Southern Cross Club
Reuniting old fans and magnetising new ones – the unstoppable Toni Childs is back in 2008 with a concert in Canberra on Sunday 21 September and a brand new album Keep The Faith.