I like Music. A lot. That's the main one. I play bass in a band called Tom Allalone and the 78's which occupies a lot of my time energy and passion. I love writing and performing music, though i've been doing it so long i should probably be significantly better at it than i am now. Other interests are the usual. TV, Books, Films, Politics and the odd bit of sport (mainly rugby). I have a geek inside me who enjoys Politics, History and Science, though i've almost given up suppressing him.
Music
Everything from the Beach Boys to the Deftones to the RX Bandits to the Futureheads and back again. If there's some passion put into it at any stage then i'm normally going to like it/want it/ own it already. Recently Murder By Death, Johnny Cash, Silverchair, Crazy Arm, Tom Waits and most of the top friends have been getting regular spins.
Movies
I love the films where you come out looking at the world slightly differently, even for just a little while - Amelie, Lost In Translation, TT (pi), Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind, Stranger Than Fiction.
Also Grosse Point Blank, Brick, V for Vendetta, Die Hards 1-4, Saved, Most Comic book films, Man Bites Dog, Oldboy, Sympathy for Mr Vengeance, Lady Vengeance, Harvey, Mr Deeds (the original), Under Seige, Serenity, the Goonies, Mean Girls, The Breakfast Club, Master and Commander, Panic Room, The American President. I like happy endings.
Television
I watch too much. Highlights at the moment: Outnumbered, And that's actually about the only great thing i can think of...
Books
Just read the Watchmen by Alan Moore and that was really good. The Book of Lost Tales was before that and that was good too. Coupland, Crichton, Adams, Pratchett, Whatever my girlfriend hands me and tells me i should read. I get round to it in the end.
Heroes
I think heroes are something you have as a kid, but turn into people you admire as you get older.I always wanted to be a man called Chris Gordon when i was a kid, even down to imitating clothes, hair and singing voice. I've not quite grown out of it yet. Anyone who's good with words. Aaron Sorkin, Richey Edwards, Frank Turner, Vinnie from Less Than Jake, Tomas Kalnoky, Joss Whedon and anyone else who manages to capture how you feel on paper. Anyone with the strength of conviction.
Hang in there :) We will hopefully have a limited 7" single on coloured vinyle coming out early next year. Keep checking for new on the album. Jon Arm x
awww cheers dude :o) i miss you man, havent seen you in ages...can we grab a beer one night soon? I'll bring you a copy of the CD as well! What tracks your fave? Dan xxx
So, Happy New Year, kiddo! I was thinking of you today. Tell me what is new and different and exciting in your life? I have a feeling 2008 will be better than you think. Best wishes, your friend bunny
Hello Simon, Sorry it's taken me so long to get back with you. Been such a busy summer at work! Going to Warped Tour next week, look for a blog on the day's events, lots of good ska this year.
Hope all is well with you and yours, best wishes as always, lisa
the new demo is so excellent! I really can hardly wait to hear more. Hope all is well with you. I love your profile song, we are going to see Less Thank Jake, Streetlight Manifesto, and Against All Authority in a few days. I'll let you know how it was. Cheers and best wishes!
Yes it is like that, mwahahahaha. How are you sugar, good practise? Was good catching up with the other musketeers last night. I will go and pester agents at lunchtime. Had a look at the ones you sent me, am not very keen on the 70s kitchen. The one in St James Road looks ok and the Hever Court area one, feel free to make phone calls and arrange some viewings, hint hint! Have you sent a Father's Day card? I know, I'm a hard task master. Stu wants to know if we fancy any drinks or live entertainment this evening, let me know, am off to Dartford about 2. Lau xxx
You should be looking for houses, I have been! Anyway, thought of some things to finish your list as it looks a bit sad as it is. 7. You want to have a pet polar bear. 8. You constantly play the imaginary drums. 9. You're a cheese addict. 10. You have hobbit feet!
Have a good day sugar, Jo came in earlier with baby Cate, so cute and well-behaved. Also Toni got engaged last night, think there's something in the water here. Lau xxx
Damn you, you know I can never watch them on my rubbish work computer and what's with this fancy new look page, you should take a moody looking photo of yourself and put it on here to really complete the look! I want to go home
Just about managed to add two and two together! You're in Southampton on the 17th so you won't be able to go to that Islington thing anyway, Stu might ask Margie and Tom aswell! Also just remembered you're out and about so might not get this anyway. I think I am slightly delirious as was woken at about half 3 by a major coughing attack and it took me ages to get back to sleep!
Your new song is the bizzle my friend :o) was good seeing you all last night, dont see you guys as much as i'd like to anymore! cant wait to get back out on the road again! xxx
Your new tag line is so cheery for a Monday morning. I read a bit more Mark Thomas last night which I think depressed me and gave me weird dreams. Maybe we should only read these kind of books on holiday. I'll have to borrow the Pilger one of off you as my knowledge in that area is severly lacking, as it is in most! I think my brain is failing. Have a good day too hun. Am finishing work about 7, yey, so give me a bell some time after that and I/we will either be lazy or go and punish ourselves at the quiz. Loved your blog hunny, I would rant on myspace but I think it would come out as unintelligable abuse. I do have one point to make, are you actually going to write to your MP and have you ever done so in the past? Mmmmmmmm
Lau xxx
Hey Sugar pie,
Two things ...
Jo called me today, she had her baby, Cate Isobel, on Monday morning. 7 pounds 8 ounces. It only took just over three hours in the end. She seems to be doing ok, but having some issues that I probably won't speak to you about because you're a boy and will not understand.
Also, sort out your sister's present and email people, lazy boy.
I have finished training and am basically wasting time until I have to go to Dartford, roll on Friday.
Love me
xxx
Thanks man. Very much appreciated. Yesterday was a bit of a big head day cos you posted that comment and Dan sent me a nice text and Ant posted on our band myspace. I've atoned by saying stupid things all day and spilling pound coins all over budgens.
yes indeed thats as myabe. ah well i'm going to bed for a bit, i've been up waaaay too long and i wana be able to drink tonight without falling asleep! are u maybe coming to the rugby club tonight with the cool kids?
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