Luuup Review
It’s always easier to explain something that’s totally terrific or absolutely horrible. It’s more difficult when it lands somewhere in between the two extremes. …
Reviews
The Elder Statesman of American Rock
Not quite two-thirds of the way through Bruce Springsteen’s autobiography, Born to Run, I feel confident that I can give it five out of five stars, no matter what else is to come. I can already guess how it ends. Springsteen is still one of the top money-making stars in the business of rock and roll and at 67, he’s in better shape than most men 20 years younger. The book is simply excellent. It entered North American sales charts at number one. …
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The Last F***ing Self-Help Book You’ll Ever Need
The gist of the latest darling of the self-help world’s advice is just stop caring about things that don’t matter. Um, I mean, stop giving a f***. …
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Review – A Confederacy of Dunces
There are two types of people on this continent: those who have read and loved the 30+-year-old Pulitzer Prize-winning novel A Confederacy of Dunces and those who have never heard of it. Oh, and a third type – me. I’ve read the book and I still don’t know what the heck to make of it. …
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Review – Life by Keith Richards
While we’re on vacation, I’m reposting some of my favourite blog posts of the past.Â
The most grizzled founding member of The Rolling Stones has told his fascinating life story in a thick volume that quickly jumped onto the best-seller lists. …
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Review: Who Ya Gonna Call?
The Ghostbusters reboot has been lauded, criticized, praised and hated since the contract to make it was first signed several years ago. When the trailer was released, it was widely panned by fans who were horrified by it. Now it’s here and it’s a hit. We saw it on Sunday night, in VIP 3D no less! …
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Review: I’m Just A Person by Tig Notaro
I feel like a bit of a jerk for my response to this book, but I’m just a person too! …
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A DJ’s Spin
I first met Dick Williams when I was working at 1039 FM here in London. His son, DJ, was the station’s Sales Manager and Dad had dropped by before joining him for lunch. Dick is a broadcasting legend in this city and he’s finally releasing to the public the stories that have entertained his friends for so many years. …
Judging a Book
One thing I’ve never been called, is a best-selling author! I have written four books and they’ve all had varying degrees of minor success. My most popular book, The Naked Truth, continues to sell a few dozen copies each month. Every author dreams of best-seller status, but a book marketer in Texas decided to expose the notion of what that means these days. …
Am I A Belieber?
You may think you don’t know me at all after you read this. I am thinking the same thing as I write it. I love the new Justin Bieber album. …
Review – Maybe We’ll Have You Back by Fred Stoller
If I ask you if you know who Fred Stoller is, you might say no. But I wouldn’t believe you. Because once you saw his face or heard his credits, you’d say, “Oh, THAT guy. HIs name’s Fred Stoller?” …
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