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Maf the Dog, and Marilyn

Posted in Books, Fiction, Film, Marilyn Monroe, tagged , , on May 23, 2010 | 13 Comments »

The Life and Opinions of Maf the Dog and of his Friend Marilyn Monroe by Andrew O’Hagan – my review…

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Hank Jones 1918-2010

Posted in Marilyn Monroe, Music, tagged , on May 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Hank Jones, one of the world’s greatest jazz pianists, has died in Manhattan aged 91.

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The Genius and the Goddess

Posted in Books, Film, Marilyn Monroe, Non-Fiction, tagged , , , on May 12, 2010 | 1 Comment »

It could be argued that Arthur Miller is now remembered as much for his four-year marriage to Marilyn Monroe as for his plays, including at least one masterpiece, Death of a Salesman. But in post-war theatre, only Tennessee Williams rivalled Miller in stature. When the outspoken, liberal playwright won the heart of America’s golden girl [...]

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Grace of the Gamblers

Posted in Books, Brighton, History, Poetry, tagged , , , on May 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Grace O’Malley (Gráinne Ní Mháille) was born in Mayo circa 1530, daughter of a chieftain. She became Ireland’s most renowned sea-raider, and her battles with Sir Richard Bingham, the Governor of Connacht, are the stuff of legend. In 1593, when English colonisation was at its peak, Grace famously negotiated with Elizabeth I at Greenwich Palace. [...]

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Power of Madonna

Posted in Madonna, Music, Television, tagged , , on May 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

‘Power of Madonna’ is the 15th episode in the Fox TV series, Glee, featuring a show choir or ‘glee club’ in a fictional Ohio high school. The choir tends to attract the quirkier, less popular students, encouraged by their Spanish teacher, Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison), and their rivals, a cheerleading team led by Will’s arch [...]

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