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    favorite novel / book

    Without question Women. I laughed out loud before the first page with Hanks "many a good man has been put under the bridge by a woman" quote. Then i pissed myself when he tells Lydia of her 'tragedy'.
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    The return of the mighty 'tap'

    http://liveearth.msn.com/?GT1=9280 Turn it up to number eleven people. Is spinal tap the funniest ever flick?
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    How often do you drink?

    I probably imbibe more than i should,but is it not a shame to leave it in the barrell?Anyhow tonight there is one big bastard important match on,and i intend to do a good impersonation of Oliver Reed whilst watching the game.Up the mancs.
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    Seen any good movies lately? - Films you MUST see

    The last two flicks that have stayed with me:'Searching for the wrong eyed Jesus'.........Jim Whites homage/road trip to the deep south.And Ivansxtc,loosely based on 'the death of ivan ilyich'.Houston is superb in this. And let me just add that jim whites 'Christmas Day' is a song from the very...
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    What are you listening to now?

    Can't stop playing Funreal by Arcade Fire.Saw them live a couple of weeks ago and this album sounds even greater.........'wake up' is fuckin' top drawer.
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    Favorite Author (dead and still with us)

    Bukowski Richard Yates(criminally under-rated) Douglas Coupland TC Boyle Willy Vlautin(ok he's only written one,but its sublime.Oh and his band make shit-hot music)
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    Bukowski tv rip-off?

    Sure as eggs is eggs, Duchovny's character is based on Buk.I'm tryin' to decide whether he could do a worse job than Dillon who most certainly didn't have the charisma or depth to fill Buks shoes.
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    Hunter S. Thompson

    I loved Hells angels,particularly when Mr Barger and co offered their services to the US army to conduct 'covert operations' in Vietnam.Exsqueeze me?Fucking green berets have difficulty performin' those! Fear and loathing in Las Vegas is surreal.Have yet to get around to Rum...
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    I've quit drinking - send me messages of support (or disdain)

    Good luck cowboy.If the bottle is causing problems in your life you gotta make some changes.
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    Best ever cover songs

    Quite right hoochmonkey9.I think they were more than a bit drunk!Considering dead letter office is a collection of b-sides there is some genuine nuggets to be found on it.............
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    What are you listening to now?

    Currently spinning 'the tennesse fire' by my morning jacket.Is this the best band in America today? BTW Henrychinaski you need to revisit Led Zep1 to recall what all the fuss was about.
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    Would Charles be

    Mmmmmmmmmm..........not exactly.A freight train recently smashed into my life side on,so i sought solace in a friend.That friend just happened to be 6 percent proof.
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    favorite beer/favorite mixed drink

    Scrumpy Jack and any strong German or Czech lager.............but who can solve the mystery as to why our American cousins across the pond do most things right except brew beer!.........bud,coors,miller.Sorry,i'll have to pass on those...........would 10 cans of bud get you rockin'?Me thinks not.
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    Best ever cover songs

    The harmonica on Zeps 'bring it on home' is to die for theonlygoodpoetisa! Heres a couple of peaches. You shook me........Zep. King of the Road......REM But the icing on the cake was watching the flaming lips perform black sabbaths 'war pigs' live in manchester,closely followed by radioheads...
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    Recommended Bukowski poetry books for newbie

    Bospress much obliged for your recommendations..............
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