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Notebook Letters 7.

Posted In: Mega-Zine Chat. Reading This Thread:

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2010 at 7:50 pm

River Phoenix

United Story of The X-Men

Cyclops: You can't give me a parking ticket.
Warden: But you're in a disabled space.
Cyclops: I AM disabled. My eyes shoot lasers all the time.
Warden: That's not a disability. Taht's cool.
Cyclops: OPTIC BLAST!
Warden: Cool! Ow!

Rose

Forget that Wolverine chap, Cyclops is one hot mutant. Really.

Zine; 13th of February, 2008; 2/6.

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Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2010 at 8:22 pm

River Phoenix

I don't know why people are saying that music is stale at the moment. A lot of great albums/ singles have been released over the last few years, namely: Radiohead, In Rainbows; Emma Pollock, Watch The Fireworks; Modest Mouse, We Were Dead Before; Elbow, The Seldom Seen Kid; NYPC, Fantastic Ballroom.

I don't see the point in moaning that things are stale. You can always find something you'll like. Kerr

The Void; Teletext page 827; 27th of September, 2008; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2010 at 8:26 pm

River Phoenix

Obscenity-free zone

Please, WLW, can we have a swear beeper? With all the swearing going on, it's a must. And think of the publicity. We could be the next Osbournes! Sorry, I'm sure I meant... Hi, WLW! Wad's de craic!/ Am lyk so stoked 2 b on da Zine!... Quite.

Marmaduke Twist

How about a swear jar instead, with all proceeds to the WLW Benevolent Fund?

Zine; 13th of February, 2008; 3/6.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2010 at 9:19 pm

River Phoenix

What do Vpiders think about the impossible task of trying to obtain tickets to big gugs these days? Having failed to get tickets to see Oasis in the Cardiff International Arena, I had the same problem for Killers at the Albert Hall, only to find tickets readily available (between £200 and £500) from ticket agents online. How much longer must this situation be allowed to continue? Malcolm Wilson

The Void; Teletext page 827; 27th of September, 2008; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2010 at 9:22 pm

River Phoenix

Reply to WLW

To think of a rhyme,
all of the time,
is a very hard thing to do(s).
Although I don't know it,
I try to be a poet,
whilst eating cabbage and stew.
So to all my fans,
who play in bands,
I bid you farewell,
Daddypoo(s).
Satisfied/
Daddypoos, Wigan

A little raw, but I'm begging for more.

Zine; 13th of February, 2008; 4/6.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2010 at 9:32 pm

River Phoenix

Why do so many texters consider Oasis to be music gurus? They are at best a tribute band who can only dream of being as creative as their contemporary Damon Albarn. Harry Larter

I recently read that Duran's Rio was voted best music video. What makes it so great? I can list far better videos and one of them is Duran's Wild Boys. Even videos for weaker songs like George Michael's Wag The Dog are more interesting than Rio. Shane Damien

The Void; Teletext page 827; 29th of September, 2008; 6/7.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2010 at 9:36 pm

River Phoenix

Ode to a Princess

Here is a poem that i heard a couple of years ago. i hope that everyone will be touched by its moving sentiments. For some reason, it reminded me of Princess Psycho.

Roses are red and coal is black.
two-time me and i'll break your back.

Squashed Strawberry, Hector's House

Short, sharp and deadly. Can't think why it reminded you of her.

Zine; 13th of February, 2008; 5/6.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2010 at 10:39 pm

River Phoenix

Moore the worst Bond

Even though Roger Moore was probably the worst Bond, Live And Let Die and The Spy Who Loved Me are Bond gold. Great action scenes, decent evil henchmen in the form of Tee-Hee and Jaws, stunning women (Jane Seymour) and cracking soundtracks make them hard to beat. Andy, Chelmsford

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 23rd of October, 2008; 1/6.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2010 at 10:42 pm

River Phoenix

Magical Me The Rasmus suck! A thousand bottles can't be wrong!

Straight from the bottle's mouth!

lilac leopard If anyone claims Rolf Harris in this "Ooh, that celeb's mine" trend we're having at the moment I will set the Chihuahuas on them.

Dunno if I can tell what it is yet...

Quality Control I'm awarding Boris B Bogberry a gold medal for making me laugh.

OK, what about a floral wreath for good measure?

Zine; 3rd of September, 2004; 1/8.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2010 at 11:03 pm

River Phoenix

Street Kings rubbish

Saw Street Kings on DVD yesterday and I really can't see why the reviewer for Teletext loved it so much. I thought it was run-of-the-mill and average. Sade, Ess*x

In anticipation of replies to my best end fight question. Although I love martial arts films, not all best end fights are in this genre. Think Rocky, district 13, The Incredible Hulk and The Ultimate Avengers animated film. Freeloader, Glasgow

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 23rd of October, 2008; 2/6.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2010 at 11:08 pm

River Phoenix

I Am Vegetarian...

I don't eat meat- that animal died for no reason- but I do eat fish. So, you're now calling me a hypocrite. I tell you, you're wrong.

I'm able to eat fish as I heard they only have a seven-second memory. So, by the time they are on the fisherman's hook they have forgotten that they were ever alive! It's people like me who are keeping the fish and chip shops enterprise alive!

DJ Dave

DJ Dave, you are also speaking of some of my closest friends...

Zine; 3rd of September, 2004; 2/8.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2010 at 11:29 pm

River Phoenix

Goldfinger the best

Goldfinger is the best Bond film. Why? That Aston Martin, and Honor Blackman is in it as well. Dave Taylor, Lancs

A good mirror scene was in Airplane when Robert Stack checks himself in a mirror then steps out of it. Dave, Stockport

Vortex: There's also a good mirror scene in Ricky Gervais' Ghost Town where he beautifies himself like John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever.

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 23rd of October, 2008; 3/6.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2010 at 11:32 pm

River Phoenix

Time For A New Name

WLW, you've been known as WLW since forever, so I thought it was time you had a name change. Here are some suggestions:
Leroy
Wolfgang
Pat "Blunt" Sharp

As Des O'Connor once said: "Take your pick."

farmer jack

Funny that I've been known as WLW all this time seeing as it's my name...

Zine; 3rd of September, 2004; 3/8.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2010 at 11:35 pm

River Phoenix

Indiana's mirror scene

The film mirror scene that sticks in my mind is when dippy Marian from Raiders of The Lost Ark, admires her reflection then accidentally thwacks Indiana Jones on the chin with the revolving mirror!

And as for an end fight, Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing make a good fist of a scrap at the climax of the first Hammer horror Dracula film. Good use of candlesticks by Cushing! Rosie Gilbert, Hants

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 23rd of October, 2008; 3/6.

Rayanne Graff

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21^st Jun 2010 at 11:38 pm

River Phoenix

Rude Words

I am shocked, WLW- shocked! When I read your reply to Arrant Nerd's letter, I could hear the schoolchildren (including myself) putting this filth into their calculators and being shocked by the results. Tut tut. On a lighter note, if you tap "11345663" into your calculator, you'll get a lovely, tasteful treat. You can thank me later.

The Man With No Name

Zine; 3rd of September, 2004; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 8:55 am

River Phoenix

Recommended sci-fis

A few other sci-fi films that I feel deserve acclaim are the critically savaged Southland Tales and The Fountain.

David Cronenberg's eXistenZ is one of his least memorable films but I enjoyed it despite Jude Law's (awful) performance. Law did impress however in Gattaca, another overlooked sci-fi gem. A few more are Dark City, Fortress and early River Phoenix film Explorers. Damien, Birmingham

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 23rd of October, 2008; 4/6.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 8:58 am

River Phoenix

Singing Builders

My neighbour has builders in and they sing. It is very annoying and they seem to manage to sing using just one note- which is harder than it sounds. I eye them disdainfully as I pass by.

They have not yet felt the need to wolf-whistle, which is disappointing all round.

New New Model

Do you think the wolf whistle would be more tuneful then?

Zine; 3rd of September, 2004; 5/8.

Edited by Rayanne Graff Jun 2010

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 10:27 am

River Phoenix

Why Gibson is wise

Mel Gibson is wise to turn down Lethal Weapon 5. Not sure that Matt Damon is wise to do another Bourne film. The last one's a hard one to better. Sam, Welling

My fave Bond film is Live And Let Die. It has the best Bond babe Jane Seymour and best actor to play Bond Roger Moore. I'm sure some people will disagree with the last bit but it's my choice. Barry, Tyne & Wear

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 23rd of October, 2008; 6/6.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 10:48 am

River Phoenix

Pound Shop Chic

My local pound shop is a veritable treasure trove of junk. My latest purchase is a battery-operated toy hamster that runs around in a ball! It's so cute- all the charm of a hamster without the mess or feeding. My next procurement is going to be a travel-sized Guess Who? for that long, boring journey when space is at a premium. Oh yes.

Fibreglass Monkey

Most amazing of all. Nothing is over 100 pence. Brucie bargain!

Zine; 3rd of September, 2004; 6/8.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 12:08 pm

River Phoenix

I love Alphabeat. They make the kind of joyous retro pop that bands like The Feeling and Scissor Sisters don't pull off. What Is Happening is wonderful. Jonno

How hilarious that it looks as if AC/DC will slaughter the opposition to be No 1 album this week. It's funny, when PS and others mentioned all the "huge" albums like Kaiser Chiefs and Keane for autumn, I don't recall AC/DC getting a look-in. Paolo Nolte

The Void; Teletext page 827; 24th of October, 2008; 2/7.

Edited by Rayanne Graff Jun 2010

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 12:13 pm

River Phoenix

Replies That Make You Feel Warm Inside, Much Like Crumpets

1) Satan's Little Helper- Thank you for agreeing with me about The Rasmus and for referring to me as The Great One- will you be my best friend?
2) The Dancing Skanking Laydee- I agree! I think we should have the first ever Zine relationship, with our common interest in skankin'!
3) Cookie- Sorry, I didn't realise WLW had been spelling his name backwards for the last couple of weeks.

He Who Loves To Skank

Aw, what a warm way to end a sunny day, eh, folks?

Zine; 3rd of September, 2004; 7/8.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 12:48 pm

River Phoenix

It's a shame Feeder's Silent Cry hasn't gone down too well as they were great in Stoke the other night. Too old and untrendy, eh? Mal Reynolds

I was a teenager in the '70s, and most punk/ glam was considered rubbish then, although it was hyped. For great '70s music, you need to check out the bands who sold usic: steely dan, Eagles, Dire Straits, Tom Petty, led zeppelin, Queen, David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, ELO, Genesis, Bob Seger. Derek Power

The Void; Teletext page 827; 24th of October, 2008; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 12:52 pm

River Phoenix

This Means More Work, Right?

I received my GCSE results and then went home. Y'know what I did the next day? Homework. Then my grandma tells me that I don't know how easy I've got it.

Fine. Let's swap. You can write my 1, 000-word English essay and I'll sit and watch the shopping channel.

The Bonafide Authenticated Real McCoy

You tell her, McCoy. Get her out of those fluffy slippers as well.

Zine; 3rd of September, 2004; 8/8.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 12:56 pm

River Phoenix

I wonder if Earls wouold be able to produce to medical degree? Otherwise, how could he describe Travis Barker's doctors as chumps for giving him advice on eating meat as the best way to recover from his plane crash?

lso, how can Lister give 3/10 for the new Robert Wyatt single? It's a delight from start to finish, and a great collaboration with Bernard Burglat. If ever a single deserved a 10/10, it's this.

The Void; Teletext page 827; 24th of October, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 1:00 pm

River Phoenix

Winter wonderland

I see the Greek version of Robin Hood, Vassilis Palaiakostas escaped from a high prison by helicopter (again). Still, I suppose the Greek police didn't see the cunning escape plan coming. There is always next time. Well, here's a picture of the snowman I made, thought it might amuse you.

Princess Psycho

* Opens photo attachment *
* Blushes *
* Develops carrot envy *

Zine; 23rd of February, 2009; 1/6.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 2:52 pm

River Phoenix

I love Later, but replacing My Morning Jacket with Akon is ridiculous. They're doing well at getting the obvious big name acts like Keane and The Killers on but, other than Battles, when was the last time they took a chance on a new band? The likes of Friendly Fires last week are becoming as tokenistic-looking as their world music acts. H Watts

Akon to appear on Later? I can hear the sound of the bottom of a barrel being scraped. ID

The Void; Teletext page 827; 24th of October, 2008; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 2:58 pm

River Phoenix

Dear Teletext

I write to apply for the job of "Teletext page-killer" on a permanent basis. I have already offed the likes of Digitiser by writing in a few weeks before it stopped, and now, if rumours are true, I may have done the same to Zine. In this climate, you can't risk having a non-professional in your office closing down pages, and I feel I'd do well at removing Have Your Say, the horoscopes, and horse-racing news.

Menome

Want Bamber Boozler's address?

Zine; 23rd of February, 2009; 2/6.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 3:42 pm

River Phoenix

It's been over a decade since Echo & The Bunnymen released anything worthy of mention,, but there's no excuse for Ian McCulloch to come out with a racist outburst like calling Bono a "spud-peeler" in a recent US interview.

Ireland has always been welcoming, but McCulloch seems to have forgotten what a vital contribution the Irish made to Liverpool, just wait until the g*t next walks on stage in Ireland. I can't wait. Keith Byrne

The Void; Teletext page 827; 24th of October, 2008; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 3:45 pm

River Phoenix

Fluffy

Was Fluffy ever found? Am I showing my age by referencing Fluffy? And just who are all these new people? I only recognise mondo and TBT!

The Whale Who Got Stuck In The Thames

Excuse me while I pick up those names you just dropped.

Zine; 23rd of February, 2009; 3/6.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 3:49 pm

River Phoenix

A footwear top 10

1) Suburban Tights Hard-Fi
2) Ain't No Stocking Us Now McFadden
3) Wasted Little DMs The View
4) Grace Kelly Mika
5) My Pumps Black Eyed Peas
6) Mules Gold The Stone Roses
7) Sandal In The Wind Elton John
Eight) Trainers To Brazil Guillemots
9) Livin' La Vida Loafer Ricy Martin
10) i Want Your Socks George Michael

Sleepy Sealion

The Void; Teletext page 827; 24th of October, 2008; 6/7.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 3:52 pm

River Phoenix

Hello?

Don't worry, WLW. the sweets i send you aren't bribes. They are merely, um, tokens of my love and appreciation.

Also, i was pleased to see Lionel Richie on the Brits the other day. i'm proud that i once started a Lionel Richie Zine cult in 2008.

Squashed Strawberry, Hector's House

* Scoffs caramel Freddo *

Zine; 23rd of February, 2009; 4/6.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 7:14 pm

River Phoenix

It'll be great to see Goldfrapp at Electric Proms. Alison Goldfrapp is a quirky performer, who throws the conventional dullness of Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen and their ilk into relief. What a woman. If only she'd put her shoes on. Rob Hunt

I think Liam Gallagher is singing badly in concert because of years of booze don't agree with his vocal chords. Many other singers have suffered from it too, like Ian Anderson and Siouxsie. Paul Lowe

The Void; Teletext page 827; 23rd of October, 2008; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 7:22 pm

River Phoenix

Famous last words

Knowing you'd reply accordingly I'd imagined an "Oh, Auntie Em, there's no place like home!" or even Klute's "You'll probably see me next week." But the blindingly obvious Brokeback had not crossed my mind. Appropriate and very funny! Er, in a melancholy way, of course.

mondo

WLW: Stating the bl*edingly obvious since 1993.

Zine; 23rd of February, 2009; 5/6.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 7:27 pm

River Phoenix

The recent spate of punk letters led me to recommend Glasgow band The Snipes. They blew me away live. OK, they're veterans, with former members of Revillos, Carpettes and C*ck Sparrer, but it's a new band with fresh songs. Their debut album in December will be a treat. Andy Kline

led zeppelin were bloated and out of ideas by 1978, according to DJ Gordy. That year, physical graffiti went to No 1 in the UK and US. Dev

The Void; Teletext page 827; 23rd of October, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 7:31 pm

River Phoenix

The Owl of Bewilderment I know I am miserable, but at least I am good at it.

Excel in whichever field you can ya shall be rewarded. With more misery.

Arrant Nerd Boxes Yodeller So when did He Who Loves To Skank take over Zine, exactly?

No-one's getting their tootsies in my zig-zaggy boots.

Bank of Friendship The shin- a device for finding furniture in the dark.

Yeh, and the big toe: a device for checking the strength of chair legs.

Zine; 7th of September, 2004; 1/8.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 7:37 pm

River Phoenix

I've read PS from the start, and would like to thank you for intrducing me to Bon Iver. What an album For Emma Forever Ago is. Matt Weston

Great to see the big interview with Robin Guthrie on PS. He had a hand in the most beautiful album of all time, The Moon And The Melodies, which Cocteau Twins made with Harold Budd. Be warned, it's credited to the four of them by name. I listen to it about three times a week. Adam Syntax

The Void; Teletext page 827; 23rd of October, 2008; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 7:41 pm

River Phoenix

Little Mermaid V Belle

Both ofthese characters have been my favourites since I was little, because unlike Snow White and Cinderella, those girls have the special something- call it attitude, or call it the X Factor.

But then a four-year-old asks me to choose. Choose? It's impossible I tell ya! So what if I'm turning 16 soon. This is a traumatic decision. Goodbye, childhood.

citizen twiggy

Embrace the child within and give the poor child without, an answer. Now!

Zine; 7th of September, 2004; 2/8.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 9:51 pm

River Phoenix

I'll retract some of my criticism of Muse, after playing Black Holes a bit more. I can see its appael, as it's varied and epic, but it isn't my cup of tea. However, I still say Matt Bellamy sounds like a bad Thom Yorke and I can't understand how he gets away with it. John Ox

Freeviewers are dealt a poor hand by Electric Proms, with several major acts only on satellite. A BBC event should be available to all. Eve's Treasure

The Void; Teletext page 817; 23rd of October, 2008; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 9:55 pm

River Phoenix

Wax Facts

At the start of the school year we get these planners for writing things like when homework's due in and stuff.

At the bottom of each page there's a sort of amazing fact. Apparently, Giraffes can clean their ears with their 50cm tongues. Does your ear wax taste like playmobil rubber too, WLW? Also, the planners are wrong about this, a Duck's quack does not have an echo.

Crinkle-Cut Beatroot

I actually had my picture byline taken while licking my ear wax. Yummy.

Zine; 7th of September, 2004; 3/8.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 10:12 pm

River Phoenix

The Boys were great at London ULU last week. I enjoyed jumping up and down with the other middle-aged balding beer bellies down the front. It was worth the 29-year wait to see them again. It's sad it was their last ever gig. I felt very lonely walking home, knowing I'll never see them again. It's like losing a loved one. Eamon Quinn

Does anyone know what Liam Frost & The Slowdown Family are up to? That Girl

Void: Good question. We'll get digging.

The Void; Teletext page 827; 23rd of October, 2008; 5/7.

Edited by Rayanne Graff Jun 2010

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 10:17 pm

River Phoenix

Brace Yourselves

This lunchtime I was standing in the city centre when an elderly woman wearing a neck brace walked past me, stared at me, then came towards me.

I thought "Oh good, it's the 'let me tell you what happened' conversation."

Instead, she said: "Excuse me, can I ask you where you bought your trousers?" I replied "Er... Freemans catalogue." She then said: "Well, they're very nice. Mind how you go" and walked off.

Toenail Clippings

Never. Ever. Judge a book by its neckbrace.

Zine; 7th of September, 2004; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 10:32 pm

River Phoenix

Top 10 golden-era rap bands

1) Funkdoobiest
2) Black Moon
3) EPMD
4) 3rd Bass
5) Ultramagnetic
6) Compton's Most Wanted
7) Brand Nubian
Eight) Showbiz & AG
9) Lords of The Underground
10) The Alkoholiks

Rich A

The Void; Teletext page 827; 23rd of October, 2008; 6/7.

Rayanne Graff

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22^nd Jun 2010 at 10:36 pm

River Phoenix

My Dinner Party

If you could have 6 people, living or dead (though the live ones may give better entertainment) at a dinner party, who would you have?

Mine would be Douglas Adams, Stephen Fry, Oscar Wilde, Joss Whedon, Ville Valo and... well, there's too much choice for the last place! You have to cover the main categories- Funnies, Pretties and music. Mr Valo has it all!

Magical Me

I'd choose Nelly (the elephant), Nemo, Baloo, Simba, Dr Doolittle and Kylie.

Zine; 7th of September, 2004; 5/8.

Rayanne Graff

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23^rd Jun 2010 at 1:11 am

River Phoenix

Raymond Benson's Bond's

Raymond Benson's Bond stories would make superb films but why have the makers ignored every one of John Gardner's 15 Bond novels? They would be excellent films. Michael, Burton On Trent

Vortex: Any ideas on this one?

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 24th of October, 2008; 1/6.

Rayanne Graff

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23^rd Jun 2010 at 1:16 am

River Phoenix

A Relaxing Break

So, I went off to London to do fun stuff and also to visit my sisters. So, what did I end up doing? I helped picked up tropical fish and carry them home, helped feed fish, helped retrieve previously alive fish from the tank... It's not the kind of stuff you do on a getting-away from-home trip, is it?

So it can only be a good thing that when I went to Covent Garden, the crazy man with tiger shorts wasn't there.

Satan's Little Helper

Whoever told you London was relaxing was an idiot. You got off lightly.

Zine; 7th of September, 2004; 6/8.

Rayanne Graff

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23^rd Jun 2010 at 9:37 am

River Phoenix

Our fave Bond

Best Bond: Goldfinger. My favourite is The Living Daylights. Dalton is awesome. Will, Coventry

From Russia With Love is my fave Bond. Great acting, great plot. Copies Hitchcock a bit. James, Halesowen

Greatest Bond: From Russia With Love. Great story. Great action scenes. Especially the fight scenes with Red Grant on the train. Awesome. John, Leicester

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 24th of October, 2008; 2/6.

Rayanne Graff

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23^rd Jun 2010 at 9:40 am

River Phoenix

To Doll Part

Flattered though I am that you would want to start a war over me, I have to tell you that Rotten Candy is the only one for me. She is my sweet-sweet.

James Iha

Listen, I'm all for young love, but Zine is not a dating agency.

Zine; 7th of September, 2004; 7/8.

Rayanne Graff

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23^rd Jun 2010 at 9:44 am

River Phoenix

Our fave Bonds

Over many years I've asked people which is their fave Bond film. The reply has always been about the villain. So I plump for You Only Live Twice cos Donald Pleasence was the best Blofeld ever. Sean, Welling

I have a soft spot for On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Lazenby does resemble a tailor's dummy on numerous occasions. There are attempts at originality and it is hard not to be moved by the final scene. Nick O, Derby

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 24th of October, 2008; 3/6.

Rayanne Graff

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23^rd Jun 2010 at 9:49 am

River Phoenix

To Howlin' Pete...

After reading your post on the shortest letter ever written I have to ask: You have 201 children's questions and answers, don't you? I think you do.

If so, which fish does blow itself up? And there are such things as Vampires?

Fifi the Purple-headed Ex Wannabe

I asked the vampire king myself. He said there are such things, yes.

Zine; 7th of September, 2004; 8/8.

Rayanne Graff

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23^rd Jun 2010 at 9:51 am

River Phoenix

Our fave Bonds

My fave Bond film is You Only Live Twice for the settings, sweeping orchestral and sean connery as 007. On the down side, the imperialism on it makes it look dated. Phil, Nuneaton

John: it wasn't me who said Dracula was boring. I defended my fave vamp against that accusation. Get your facts right! Rosie, Hants

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 24th of October, 2008; 4/6.

Πανδώρα: Beefy cheesemas to all, and to all a gravy brie

Rayanne Graff: Happy Easter.

IGH: Just who was The Brigadier

ratammer: squeak

Debs|OWA: o/

IGH: Wibble

Vel: *sigh*

Emma: Hi VR...

Princess Psycho: Hi I am back in the UK so how are everyone been keeping. Has Fluffy had that little accident yet?

Claire: SHOUTBOX OF VRRRRRR

Rayanne Graff: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Lucozade Lover: Happy New Year!

Crinkle-Cut Beatroot: Happy new year <3

Claire: BOXSHOUT

Rayanne Graff: Happy Easter.

Emma: So… Posting a new thread is Fission Mailing… so I’m putting this here.

Emma: I know there aren’t many people looking at this anymore… but I have made the decision to stop paying for the VR hosting and to let the domain lapse.

Emma: I think it will be going offline around the end of May

Emma: It’s been almost 10 years since James passed away… and I feel like it’s time.

Emma: A lot of the regulars can be found on the VR veterans group on Facebook - if you see this and you’re not in there, come join us.

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