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Author Archives: SoulofaGambler
Going back to my roots
When I was little, Ireland was a caravan site in Owenhincha, West Cork and nothing more. I first went to that place with my family, aged three, to the mobile home that my Mayo-born grandmother Madge had recently bought, and … Continue reading
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Love is difficult: some songs
I don’t like Valentines Day. I know I’m far from alone in this and that if you want to you can quite easily ignore the whole thing. I dislike Valentines far more now i’m in ‘a couple’ than i ever … Continue reading
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Joy and struggle: a little review of 2014
To put it mildly, the world out there in 2014 has been a bit fucked. Injustice, violence, war, poverty, inequality, racism and powerful people who are either incapable of doing anything about all of this or have no interest in … Continue reading
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A note on Bob
I’ve not been able to bring myself to properly read any of the stuff about Bob Crow in the press today. Not Decca Aitkenhead’s Guardian interview from February bumped to the homepage in the wake of the news, or Christian … Continue reading
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2013: the year of Nile and Paddy
2013 has been a bit restless and hyperactive for me. I’ve begun some new and exciting projects, but I’ve not read or written or done as much as I should have done. I don’t really feel I’ve properly got my … Continue reading
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Why we should all shut the fuck up about Miley Cyrus
When it comes to feminism, I have to say that what Miley Cyrus is up to is pretty far down on my list of priorities. So I can’t really believe I’m writing this. But I am, because I’m annoyed. The … Continue reading
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When did pop music become so capitalist?
First, a caveat: I know that pop music has always been capitalist; it’s always been about buying and selling a product and making money. But it seems, somehow, to have reached insane heady levels. I haven’t paid much attention to … Continue reading
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The Next Big Thing
Last week, my friend and writing colleague Shahla answered 10 questions about her novel, VamPR, on her blog. It’s a fascinating read and I can’t wait to read her book, a futuristic, dystopian take on London, the corporate world and … Continue reading
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A quote about happiness and struggle…
…from Jeanette Winterson, which I find great comfort in, as I sit here thinking about what the bloody hell I’ve got to show for the last year. “If the sun is shining, stand in it – yes, yes, yes. Happy … Continue reading
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My 18 year-long love affair with Pulp
Back in 1990, aged 10, I went to my first ever pop concert – Kylie Minogue at the Docklands Arena – and the pre-concert excitement proved so much that when Kylie finally appeared on stage, I burst into tears. I … Continue reading
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