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Poor Butterfly – Sydney, Australia – [02/10/2015]

“She who cannot live with honour. Dies with honour” I am told that the last time I saw Madama Butterfly I was a toddler, I’m not sure how old, you would have to ask my Mum – who told me … Continue reading

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27: That no one gets away with smoking, drinking, doing drugs or not flossing for very long

Hot-patootie, bless my soul…sex drugs and rock n’ roll … though I’ll admit that I do need to pay better attention to my dental health…I don’t smoke (I’m a singer, if I lit up a smoke I would be killed … Continue reading

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30 Things – 11) A Set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill and a black lace bra

Okay, so it’s true that I don’t own a set of screwdrivers over a cordless drill. At least not at this time. But I used to, and I also know how to use them (thank you Dad!). This was put … Continue reading

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30 Things – #9) A Resume That’s Not Even the Slightest Bit Padded

Number one rule in the arts (or anywhere really): don’t pad your resume. If you say you can ice skate, you’d better be able to manage more than a wobble around the rink – The Actor’s Survival Kit There is … Continue reading

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30 Things – 5) A Youth You’re Content to Move Beyond

The question is not when I became aware that I had moved beyond my youth – it’s a question of whether or not youth ‘ends’. While I know that there comes an indescribable point in life when you move beyond … Continue reading

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#6) A Past Juicy Enough that You’re Looking Forward to Retelling It In Your Old Age

 I’m tempted to just say “yes” and leave this one at that, because this one is going to look like gloating – but it isn’t meant that way. But the truth is to have a ‘juicy’ past doesn’t mean that … Continue reading

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4) A Purse, a suitcase and an umbrella you’re not ashamed to be seen carrying

Re-imaging? There is only one thing that re-imaging brings to mind for me, no, scratch that there’s two – the first one is/was/always will be the dreaded concept of ‘image class’. If any among you have ever been to any … Continue reading

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3) Something perfect to wear if the man of your dreams or your potential employer wants to see you in ten minutes

So you know that outfit I wore to your birthday party? I LOVE that outfit…that outfit was genius Yeah…served me faithfully for a long time that one has, I never travel without it In a wardrobe that contains no less … Continue reading

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30 things #2) A Decent Piece of Furniture Not Previously Owned By Anyone Else In Your Family

“I live here now” “Here” being in your own life This one is a bit tougher for me as in some ways normal milestones don’t apply when you live your life in constant transit. I don’t have a house, I … Continue reading

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30 Things – #1) One boyfriend you can imagine going back to, and one who reminds you how far you’ve come

There’s always one isn’t there? Those that know me will roll their eyes and think they know the answer to this one, and they’ll be right. There’s only one answer to this one. In this case, the answer to both … Continue reading

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