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Bette Davis Eyes ~ Kim Carnes

my white jockey Y-fronts. 'How the hell did you get it down there?? And I bloody well hope it was scalding hot! You better get to and give them a jolly good scrub! If you think I'm going to spend my time bent over a tub, rubbing my hands raw, and working my fingers to the bone, you've got another thing coming. And while I'm on the subject ...' and on and on and on ad infinitum. I tried to focus and remember what I was doing here. Part of me ...

Adolf Hitler : My Part in His Downfall by Spike Milligan. Read this years ago but all I remembered was repeated mention of 'that bloody awful Warsaw Concerto' and Woodbines 😅

It's a Hard Rain Gonna Fall ~ Leon Russell ( heard him in concert in the 70's)

I could feel myself falling and with a crash and a scream, landed in a heap on the floor. The members of the philatelic group peered down at me in concern. 'Are you all right, dear? Whatever happened?' asked Myrtle Mint. 'My alternative reality ended, I was on the 13th floor', I groaned. They tut-tutted and tapped their heads. Myrtle went off to make me a large mug of hot sweet tea and I started ...

to sound suave, urbane and rich. 'That will be the 13th floor. What name is it, sir?' I thought quickly, if this was my virtual reality, I called the shots. 'I am Johnny Bravo, the one man army!' I replied and followed up with a few karate chops and a Ka-chow! The concierge didn't seem at all impressed but nevertheless handed me a key. I went up the lift and walked into my room. It was ...

concern was the support of fallen pole dancers . This had absolutely nothing to do with the case or the demanding and exasperating people in my life but helped get my mind off my problems. I got lost in the world of Penny Blacks and Inverted Jennys and very soon ...

Who's Gonna Drive You Home? ~ The Cars

I understand the themes it's exploring but I've always found bullying and cruelty very distressing and this book has it in abundance. On the other hand, there are books I didn't read when young that I really wish I had, because I love them so much. The Wind In the Willows and Anne of Green Gables are a couple I can think of. It would have been interesting to compare my reaction then and now.

I used my multiple skills in hand to hand and foot to foot combat to teach him a lesson. Unfortunately...

I think it can sometimes be a mistake to reread books that have made a big impact on you when young. I loved A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'Engle and A Traveller In Time by Alison Uttley as a child. Memories of the latter particularly evoked feelings of otherworldliness and even associated smells. Although I enjoyed both as an adult, they certainly didn't make me feel the same way, and I was disappointed. I don't think it will put me off rereads though. One book I'll never read again that I found horrifying at school is Lord of the Flies. I'll be giving 1984 a miss too 😁

Crazy He Calls Me ~ Billie Holiday

mentioned in an incriminatory fashion.' 'WHO??' I shouted, highly excited by this possible lead. But the phone crackled and buzzed and then ... disconnected. I looked at it in disgust. I would have chucked it on the floor and jumped on it, but with only 7 quid 14 left, I decided it'd keep. 'I've got to go back to Bobert's!' I cried as I rushed out the door. Pythagoras's screams of rage followed me, it had been a trying day for her. 'You three timing son of a ...

I Say a Little Prayer For You ~ Dionne Warwick

Clotilde? ...' in much the same as Capt Mainwaring answered the phone to his wife Elizabeth. Capt Mainwaring and I have much in common when it comes to the trouble and strife. I also felt a strong affinity to Rumpole in his dealings with Mrs Hilda Rumpole. Both ladies were able to strike fear and the giving way of knees in the most stalwart of fellows. 'Is that you ...dear?' I quavered. Her answer and the volume left me in no doubt. 'JOHN!!' she bellowed, ...

I Never Promised You a Rose Garden ~ Lynn Anderson

appearing in her stockings as she raked them with her long nail extensions (Pythagoras was NOT happy), 'if you think you can go gallivanting off with a little floozy named Bobbette while I bend over backwards with my nose to the grindstone, you've got ...

Hitchin' a Ride ~ Vanity Fare

you know that book you were after? The first edition of 'Inside the Fascinating World of Paint Drying'? Well it's ready for you. I was delighted, I'd be able to pick it up wearing my new hat. (picture of my hat in different colours) But more pressing matters pressed and Pythagoras was looking none too ...

You're certainly getting to experience a wide range of churches. It's interesting to hear about the differences. I knew nothing about Christadelphians. Glad the pub historian is still alive and kicking 😄

Was your son alright, Muggle? What a horrible trip that must have been Shelter From the Storm ~ Bob Dylan

Mrs Biscuit stamped her not insubstantial foot (size 11 at a guess), tossed her head, sending her blonde curls bouncing in all directions and causing her wig to go aschew and shrilled, 'You zink zis is some kind of greasy spoon arrangement?? Va-t'en! Maintenant!!' With that she flounced out. Pythagoras and I looked at each other ...

After Midnight ~ JJ Cale

This song had Maori words added to it around 1915 and is known as Po Atarau. It was used as a farewell song to NZ soldiers going to WW1.

Waiting On the World To Change ~ John Mayer