Ian Thorpe

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Ian commented on the post Feeling Let Down By Hope - Time To Embrace Nihilistic Despair. by Ian Thorpe Oct 24, 2009 12:26PM EDT

"BTW Sue, not need to explain yourself, you have added another dimension to the thread." more

Ian replied to a comment by Sue B.© The Sting IS Worse Than the Buzz on Feeling Let Down By Hope - Time To Embrace Nihilistic Despair. Oct 24, 2009 12:25PM EDT

"Sue,I did not tell it all. If the word Macbeth is uttered in a theatre the production, whatever it is, performance will be ruined by a mishap unless the person who said Macbeth turns round on the spot . . ." more

Ian replied to a comment by Sue B.© The Sting IS Worse Than the Buzz on Feeling Let Down By Hope - Time To Embrace Nihilistic Despair. Oct 24, 2009 10:52AM EDT

"Sue,Thanks, I could have added O is only going to be popular in Africa til they find he has no money to give them. They're very cynical.I didn't say religion was all superstitious nonsense, though I am . . ." more

Ian replied to a comment by Sheryl O. on Feeling Let Down By Hope - Time To Embrace Nihilistic Despair. Oct 24, 2009 10:37AM EDT

"Sheryl,Ooh you sweetie...XXX Are you free for dinner tonight?I like to be controversial and go against the mainstream. Gather say "join the conversation" but if everyone agrees or else they just contradict . . ." more

Ian replied to a comment by Sheryl O. on Feeling Let Down By Hope - Time To Embrace Nihilistic Despair. Oct 24, 2009 10:28AM EDT

"Chris,Horatius and the Bridge, the battle of Thermpopylae. There is a great deal of wisdom in such myths. The important thing about standing one's ground is choosing where to stand." more

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About Me

On Gather, I'm Looking For ...:

the answer to life, the universe and everything.

Interests

Favorite Music, Artists, Genres:

Anything that takes my fancy. I listen mostly to my old albums from the 1960s onwards but of the current crop I like Kaiser Chiefs, Scissor Sisters, K.T. Tunstall and Brother Bastion. You will not have heard of Brother Bastion, he's my son.
Favorite Books, Writers, Genres:

The White Goddess, A Golden Treasury of English Verse, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, anything by Terry Pratchett or Tom Sharpe, The Grapes of Wrath, East of Eden, Addy Pray, Catch 22, Milligan's War, The Essential Spike Milligan, Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Terry Pratchett, Tom Sharpe, Joe David Brown (well I dated his daughter) Douglas Adams, John Steinbeck
Favorite Movies, Actors, Genres:

can't say
Favorite TV Shows, Actors:

Shameless (UK, Channel 4)
Interests and Activities:

Writing, making audio and video presentations of poetry., as other interests

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Other Affiliations:

I would not join any club that would have me for a member - Groucho Marx
Websites:

http://greenteeth.blog.co.uk/

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Rosa See Ya, Sep 25, 2009, 3:01AM EDT

Hi, I see that you are connected with Carolion. There is some news about her in a post on my homepage. Please read, thank you - Rosa

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Sheryl O., Sep 8, 2009, 5:15PM EDT

"EM JAY,
Glad you're here, I came all the way from The Greeenteeth Labyrinth to see what Sheryl O had to say and she gives me three words. Puh!"

such pressure to perform! Please, work is hard enough. :)
But, i'm glad to get you here over the other side of the pond, even if I do disappoint.

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Jan S., Aug 2, 2009, 11:27AM EDT

Glad we're friends. During one of the upgrades, a whole lot of my friends got deleted. It was almost a year ago and I'm still finding disconnected friends.

It's not easy swimming against such a strong tide, but if it gets someone thinking, even me, it's worth the effort.

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Chana M., May 24, 2009, 3:06AM EDT

Ian, another question. I have seen advertised on BBC America a series (the name escapes me) about these kids, I think they are supposed to be "different", which reminds me of the film The Village of the Damned, the one with George Sanders (the original Saint!) in it. Do you know this programme? If so how is it? Chana

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Chana M., May 21, 2009, 12:24PM EDT

Ian, Do you have any idea if "The Devil's Whore" is going to be on BBC America? I only got Showtime because the next level down did not have Turner Classic Movies and Encore. I just saw the movie "Cromwell" on TCM again and would be interested in the series. I heard there was a new "Man For All Seasons", but sadly don't think NetFlix has it. Have you seen it or heard anything about it? Chana

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Chana M., May 20, 2009, 12:23PM EDT

Ian, I have actually been enjoying another British import to the USA. I am a bit of a sci-fi nut and came across Primevel. I saw it first on the sci-fi channel, then caught it on BBC America. I also think I have become addicted to The Tudors. I remember The Six Wives of Henry the Eighth with if I remember correctly Keith Mitchell doing the honours. He was very interesting. Chana

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Darren ("Site Psychologist ") Lynn, Apr 17, 2009, 11:09PM EDT

white Goddess was a great read.

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Paul M., Jan 24, 2009, 3:49PM EST

Yeah, pings suck!

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Jan S., Jan 22, 2009, 9:40PM EST

Ian, thank you so much for taking the time to explain about the tribes and subcultures. You used great examples. I can understand the separate cultures. I know quite a few people who have lived in America for several generations, but still cling to their churches and cultures - Chaldeans, Ukrainians, Greek Orthodox and others. I wish we all knew more about one another. I think people would be less fearful and prejudiced.

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Glome . . . , Jan 19, 2009, 9:09PM EST

I very much enjoyed your comments on Chana's I am A Minority. Enjoyed them and learned from them.

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