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Maggie Bob

Chaos is not a vitrue: Paranoia knows no basis

About Me

I started off life, rather surprisingly, by being born. Since then, I have bumbled around doing various things. all of which have lead me to this point in time.Hello.

My Interests

Cinema
Theatre
Board games
Dressing up
Hanging out
Music
Being a tourist (but the good kind)
Reading

I'd like to meet:

Anyone who can make me laugh. Or enjoys Rocky Horror, Hedwig and other such 'drag' movies/musicals. Or can hum their national anthem backwards. Or can tell me who is hired to put the little hole in the side of a biro casing. Or if you know the profound meaning of 42. Or if you have an assorted number of limbs and internal organs. Or if your name is Joe.

Oh, and Freddie Mercury.

Music:

Queen & Freddie Mercury
David Bowie
Debbie & Blondie
Scissor Sisters
Beautiful South
Musical soundtracks (anything kitch)
Showtunes (Streisand et all)
80's music (Romantic and Rock)
Also, a random selection from: ABBA, Franz Ferdinand, Kaiser Chiefs, Genesis, Paul Simon, Neil Young, Sparks, Sugababes, Culture Club, Counting Crows, Placebo, Elvis, Pink Floyd, The Who, Eva Cassidy, Kirsty MacColl, Me First And The Gimmie Gimmies, Weird Al, Kevin 'Bloody' Wilson, Elton John.

Movies:

I'll try anything. Current favourites:
Rocky Horror
Shock Treatment
Hedwig And The Angry Inch
Breakfast Club
C.R.A.Z.Y.
Cruel Intentions
Clockwork Orance
Amélie
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
As Good As It Gets
Back To The Future (all 3)

Television:

Scrubs
Buffy
Simpsons
Red Dwarf
Will & Grace
Futurama
Life On Mars
Dr Who
Quiz type shows

My Blog

For One Night Only

Ladies and Gents!I have a pair of tickets for a recording of Parkinson on Wednesday 6th June. They are RESERVED tickets, which guarantee you entry (provided you turn up on time).I'm not able to make t...
Posted by Maggie Bob on Sat, 02 Jun 2007 12:24:00 PST

Glasgow Wedding

Two Glasgy boys, Archie and Jock, are sitting in the pub discussing Jock's forthcoming wedding."Ach, it's all going magic," says Jock. "I've got everything organised already: the flowers, the church, ...
Posted by Maggie Bob on Thu, 31 May 2007 01:45:00 PST

I Want My Name In Lights

Ladies and gentlemen, put the following details into your diary...http://www.woodhouseplayers.co.uk/productions_200707 habeas.htmlYup, that's me, as Mrs Swabb!
Posted by Maggie Bob on Sat, 05 May 2007 04:59:00 PST

What I Feel Is Pleasing And I'm Feeling Fine

First things first, Lily Allen doing a bloody good job of Heart Of Glass (yup, the Blondie song) live in the US recently: -http://zeonmusic.blogspot.com/2007/03/look-lily-allen-doing -blondie.htmlNow, ...
Posted by Maggie Bob on Mon, 02 Apr 2007 06:20:00 PST

Three Times A Lady

Once: I'm doing Walk For Life this year - sponsor me - http://www.walkforlife.co.uk/maggiebobTwice: As I was getting ready for work this morning, putting some moisturiser on in front of the mirror at ...
Posted by Maggie Bob on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 02:40:00 PST

50 Odd Things About Me

f you opened this, FILL IT OUT! Learn 50 things about your friends, and let them learn 50 things about you!1. Height?5'. Apparently!2.Have you ever smoked heroine? Ummm, nope.3. Do you own a gun?Only ...
Posted by Maggie Bob on Sun, 28 Jan 2007 04:48:00 PST

How Do You Make A Lady?

I have recently ended my 22 year on the planet, and as I rapidly approach old age  , I find that I'm actually settling into a style, and I feel that I am becoming more ladylike in how I dress. Wh...
Posted by Maggie Bob on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:57:00 PST

[Never Let A Woman Drive]

Remember Amateur Transplants (the guys that did London Underground song?).Here's their new offering - http://www.thefridayproject.co.uk/audio/fitness/images/art/w heels.mp3...
Posted by Maggie Bob on Thu, 24 Aug 2006 03:10:00 PST

[Born To Be Red]

So, on Saturday, I bought some blonde hair-dye, to make my hair a nice honey blonde. I checked on the packet that the dye was suitable for dark hair, and it was, so I brought it home, and spread it on...
Posted by Maggie Bob on Thu, 24 Aug 2006 02:24:00 PST

[One Way, Or Another]

Dear library users,A few useful guidelinesDo not hand me your books silently, and expect me to know what you want. Being psychic is not one of the pre-requisites of the job.If borrowing chargable item...
Posted by Maggie Bob on Tue, 08 Aug 2006 07:53:00 PST