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books, films, music that stays with me
The Gormenghast Trilogy: Titus Groan, Gormenghast, Titus AloneThe Gormenghast Trilogy: Titus Groan, Gormenghast, Titus Alone by Mervyn Peake
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The imagery and atmosphere that surrounded me in these books have stayed with me for 25 years
Money: A Suicide NoteMoney: A Suicide Note by Martin Amis
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Brilliant.
ExperienceExperience by Martin Amis
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He lets you into his head, emotions, literary world. If you like Amis, you have to read what he likes too-crammed with literary references.
Winnie the Pooh: Complete Collection of Stories and PoemsWinnie the Pooh: Complete Collection of Stories and Poems by A.A. Milne
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What I'm most looking forward to about grandchildren. Get the old Lionel Jeffries audio tape if you can.
The Wasp FactoryThe Wasp Factory by Iain Banks
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Twisted. The first Banks book I read, I enjoyed this one the most.
Glorious Knitting: Over 30 Exclusive PatternsGlorious Knitting: Over 30 Exclusive Patterns by Kaffe Fassett
Hours of endless amusement. Keeps ME sane, anyway.
Eastern Vegetarian CookingEastern Vegetarian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey
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Excellent value, you dont have to be Veggie. All the basic techniques, ingredients,dozens of recepies.
The Ascent of ManThe Ascent of Man by Jacob Bronowski
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Buy this for every 15 year old. I wish I'd read it BEFORE I'd left school
The Holocene: An Environmental HistoryThe Holocene: An Environmental History by Neil Roberts
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A wake up call
The Whole WomanThe Whole Woman by Germaine Greer
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At last, someone who sees it and says it as it is.
Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life [DVD] [1983]Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life [DVD] [1983]
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This is it. Needs no updating, still spot on.
Selected Poems 1957-1994Selected Poems 1957-1994 by Ted Hughes
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Egghead. Page 10 I think. Another wake up call.
Leaving Las Vegas [DVD] [1996]Leaving Las Vegas [DVD] [1996]
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Tragic, but compelling. Not normally a Cage fan, this is his best role. This is the only time I have ever bought a soundtrack, score is masterly.
JourneyJourney by Ben Andrews
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makes you shiver he's so good! Also get 'Stones In My Passway'. Never miss an opportunity to see him live. See internet.
Gallows PoleGallows Pole by Ben Andrews
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Amazing title track. Brilliant artist, a surprise in every track. Not miserable blues, happy blues!
Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons [Complete]Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons [Complete]
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This is one of the sexiest pieces of music ever interpreted. Chill out zone.
Piecing: Beyond the BasicsPiecing: Beyond the Basics by Ruth B. McDowell
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Inspiring