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william

Experiences enough for more than two lifetimes

About Me

I have three grown up children and one grandson , all of whom I am very proud ! My kids have great partners and I love meeting up with them all as often as our busy lives allow. Though the opportunities become increasingly less. as they have their own priorities , thanks to Skype we do have regular conversations to up date ourselves on all the gossip wherever we might be in the world. My eldest is living in Trinidad and Tobago now but I see more of her and talk more often than ever. I live alone now but having travelled extensivley and worked overseas, have lots of good friends all over the world. I was lead vocalist with two groups during the 60's and with a showband in the 80's. and after posting the first draft have just had the go ahead from a publisher to write a book based on the subject! I have also recieved news about the publication of collection of poetry I have written over the years. There are also two other books in the pipeline which, is all very well but adds an awful lot of pressure to an already tight schedule. I have spent a lot of time in the studio of late, auditioning,rehearsing, listening to new stuff and I'm still researching material. We are anxiuos to complete rehearsals for a two night live gig in Antibe, this has already been moved back until November so we can't afford any more delays. All I really want to do is get this performance over in order to plan for the future as I still have health issues I'm trying to fend off for the moment, but I can't keep doing it. Really exciting times I guess, but for me nothing can replicate the thrill of live a gig, it was always the performance that turned me on, almost like sex. It may be the last one but I'm determinded to make it a good one ! In order to lessen my workload I will no longer be accepting any requests from new friends unless I know them personally. I will not be able to cope and do not wish to compromise existing relationships.

My Interests

The Orient, I have always been an admirer of the cultures. Japanese gardens, Exotic plants, The Oceans, Reading, Design, both interior and exterior. Precious Stones, Champagne, Jaguar cars. I like painting and art in general. Theatre. I love meeting new and interesting people form all walks of life.

I'd like to meet:

Keith Richard, Margaret Thatcher, Nelson Mandella, Pele, Dahli Lama, Duke of Edinburgh, Ian Botham, Bernie Taupin, Peter May, Anita Baker, Bridget Bardot, Robert Zimmerman, Catherine Tate, Bill Clinton, Boris Yeltsin, Jeremy Peace, Carol Dealy, Georgio Armani, Gwen Steffani,Roger Waters, Dave Gilmour, Van Morrison, Tatu, Rick Wakeman, Eminem, Kelly Rowland, Dot Cotton.

Music:

Tastes are so varried, from the classics thru, jazz,blues, rock, soul, Hip Hop, dance. I have always kept up to date with modern trends. Favourites, PinkFloyd, Radiohead, Stones, Dire Straits, Steeleye Span, Anita Baker, Clapton, Faithless, Backup Radio, Elbow, Coldplay, Ting Tings, Leningrad Cowboys.

Movies:

Schindlers List, Blackhawk Down,There will be blood, No country for old men,A kid for two farthings, Shine the Light, Twin Town, Once upon a time in America, The Bourne Trilogy, Animal House, The Comittments, Hidalgo, Leon, Open Range, The Blues Brothers, Kingdom of Heaven.

Television:

Sky Sport News, The News Channels, Shameless, Music Channels, Movies, Match of the day.The Simpsons, Little Britain, King of the Hill. Grand Designs.

Books:

Smileys People, Botham, On the Edge, The Throwback, Great Expectations, My Grandfathers Bible, In Someones Shadow, Bury my heart at Wounded Knee, The Bridges of Maddison County.

Heroes:

Roy Rogers, Jeff Astle, Tony Brown, Churchill, Ghandi, Davey Crockett, Lord Nelson, Eric Clapton, Duke of Wellington, Peter May, Princess Margaret, Jeremy Peace, Tony Mowbray, Jimmy Greaves, Trigger.

My Blog

Gorilla: Eclipse of the Heart Remix (Now an Official Cadbury advert)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdgI0j1odkY Another fantastic performance...
Posted by william on Mon, 22 Sep 2008 03:30:00 PST

This England

I was informed by my son earlier this week that he and his new wife have decided to move abroad. Like so many citizens of this once great nation, they have become totally disillusioned by the current ...
Posted by william on Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:44:00 PST

safe landings

Having just spoken to my daughter Andrea, I was relieved to know she reached her destination safely after dodging hurricane Gustav across Haiti and the Cayman isles. My heart goes out to the families ...
Posted by william on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:09:00 PST

arrivals and departures

Only a week after my son and his wife returned from their honeymoon in Portugal, my eldest daughter flew to Tinidad and Tobago where she will be staying until Christmas. With so many comings and ...
Posted by william on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:59:00 PST

45 year old habits

Struggling to overcome a smoking habit of 45 years, didn't realise how difficult it would be! Perhaps due to the fact of my always enjoying a cigarette and have only decided to quit due to forseeable ...
Posted by william on Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:56:00 PST

Sorrento Wedding

On a personal note I would like to congratulate my son and his wife on their marriage in Sorrento on 6th August. They fly to Portugal today for a well deserved two week holiday. The wedding went sple...
Posted by william on Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:13:00 PST

new friends

I was delighted to welcome the house of Gucci to my list of friends today, the only sadness being, it was not before I purchased an expensive watch and several pairs of shoes. Always on the lookout fo...
Posted by william on Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:24:00 PST

a momentous occasion

I am truly honoured and thrilled to welcome Angelina Jolie as the 4000th friend to my site upon the day she has given birth to twins. A momentous occasion for us both and I send to her and her family ...
Posted by william on Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:57:00 PST

Music video/Tavel/New gig.

Busy just now trying to complete a video for the launch of an EP by a friends band in the States.I will be touring Italy from 23rd of this month for two and a half weeks, during which time I will be a...
Posted by william on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:01:00 PST

From a phone call this evening

Most of you will remember my excitement earlier this year over a group reunion. This took place in early April and many of you have since asked how things were progressing. For reasons I will not go i...
Posted by william on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:11:00 PST