Yes it's true I'm a 50's/60's/70s tragic - that longs for the romance of yesterday but regails in the thought of an exciting tomorrow. A firm believer that everyone in this world puts their trousers on 'one leg at a time' - we'd all be better off if there was a little more humour, understanding and respect for one another.
Word this morning that Michael Jackson's personal 80's confidante - Bubbles The Chimp is being wooed to realease a 'tell all' book on the fallen star.
Tentively titled: Pay Peanuts Get Michael, the book has already allegedly attracted the attention of at least three major US pubishers - each waving sizable cheque books around the enclosure at the centre for retired and terminally recluses primates.
Following revelations yesterday that Bubbles minders had staunchly refused requests to allow Micheal's mini-me to attend next Wednesday's funeral service, Bubbles PR agent has reportedly caused a media stir by announcing that a signed deal will be announced the day after - as a mark of respect to the idol.
While Bubbles has been until now relatively quiet on the matter - it is understood he is keen to press ahead with the idea.
Currently on location - as part of his latest movie - click here to see what Bubbles is currently up to
How, after all these years could I tell the friends that I grew up with the news!
After all you could tell 'by the way that I walk and the way that I talk' that I'd been hiding behind a facade - but now it was time to come out!
I'm a Bee Gees fan.
My gosh - that feels better. What a release . . .
Stayin Alilve, Night Fever, More Than A Woman, Tradegy, How Deep Is Your Love even Spicks and Specs or for the more hardcore of us who simply want to hear their harmonies - the Frankie Valli "Grease" or Yvonne Elliman "If I Can't Have You" or Samantha Sang's "Emotion".
The mere thought Barry's falsetto accompanying Travlota's opening scene in Saturday Night Fever is enough to get any Bee Gee's fan blood flowing quicker than you can say Tony Monaro.
So Whether you're a brother
Or whether you're a mother . . .
I'm a woman's man, no time to talk
Call them 'curvy'. Call them Rubinesque. Call them BBW - but in a sea of skeletal socialites - these gals are the lifebuoys we hang on to in the hope that sensibility will once again reign among the masses.
Yes - big girls. Perhpas not the most politically correct of terms - but are thin girls offended when we label them in the same way?
From Queen Latifah to Ditto or even America's latest darling - Kelly Clarkson who was quoted as saying that people liked her because she was overweight.
The 'My Life Would Suck Without You' singer - who shot to fame after winning the first series of TV talent contest 'American Idol' - says she has never felt under pressure to be thin because fans have always supported her, regardless of her weight.
Kirsty Alley
Oprah's been there.
Kirsty Alley too.
Mika penned a song about them.
Gwenneth Paltrow played the long suffering alter ego of one.
Granted there are scores of tunes out there that infuriate.
Whether it's something by Michael Bolton or 'anything' by Celine Dion - the cream of the most annoying 'hits' always appear to rise to the top of just about any list you'd care to check out
When talk turns to "Friends" two things are for sure and certain - you're either a fan or conversation has lagged - but at least you're definitely with a group of 'friends'.
So it is with some sobriety that I admit that the topic did come up over the weekend on who was our favourite "Friends" character
The son of a former Royal Air Force trumpeter, Elton (sorry - Sir Elton) John has been called "the Liberace of Rock and Roll", for his flamboyant nature and ecentric behaviour yet few performers could match his musical longevity or popularity.
Born Reggie Dwight, Elton was raised by his mother having fortunately be saved the trauma of his parents divorce, and was playing the piano by the time he was four
The 70s was a high point in the world of music - for some.
And despite disco being at its peak classic love songs also flourished. In fact I wouldn't be far off the mark by stating that some of the best love songs of all times were written during this time
I'm not one to throw stones too often - and I can sense the glass walls about to cave in on me - but there's so much that our cousins across the other side of the Pacific just don't seem to get about us.
OK - so we both supposedly speak the same language - but ask for a 'torch' or even something as mundane as 'cordial' in a convenience store or expect there to be beetroot on your hamburger and the sideways glances are akin to you speaking an entirely different dialect altogether
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Comment by Mr Nice Guy
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You've taken the first step my friend - now that you're Spirits Having Flown - consider it a release from the prison you've resided.
Life is no longer a Tragedy