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claudia

'The music's between us' Duran Duran/please recycle-every little bit helps the world/'the waiting is

About Me

Believe in Destiny- Love Ambitious & Fun People-Vegetarian-PETA memberPublished writer & photographer- England: Evening Standard, Record Mirror, For The Record, IM & RW, Rhythm, Guitarist, Smash Hits, Riff Raff, etc... US: Modern Drummer, Pro Sound News, Get This!, etc...Canada: Music Express & Japan: Sound & Recording MagazineSome of the People/Bands I have interviewed:Paula Abdul, It Bites, Ronnie Wood, Russell Simmons, Gene Simmons, Fonzi Thornton, Splash, Alex Sadkin, Dan Hartman, Zodiac Mindwarp, Dave Balfe, Tony Hadley, Julian Brookhouse, Jennifer Batten, Gary Wallis, Sterling Campbell, Adam Bomb, Richard Branson, Bad Caesar, Berlin, Billy Bragg, Bob Geldorf, Grayson Industries, Fat and Frantic, Steve Stevens, Dave Stewart, Nile Rodgers, Nick Cave, Pete Waterman, Kim Lesley, BOO, The Auctioneers, Mark Egan, Jerry Harrison, Time For The Bane, T'PAU, Boss Beat (Geoff Dugmore), Jason Bonham, Bob Dalton, Matt Sorum, Steve White, Ronnie Scott, P.I.L., Midnight Oil (Peter Garrett), Alison Moyet, Bernstock & Spears, Zakk Wylde, Isacc Hayes, The Cure (Robert Smith), Steve Harris, Nico McBrain, Roger Daltry, OMD, Michael Monroe, Jon Bonjovi, Levar Burton, Jason Bonham,Some of The People/Bands I have Photographed: Q Lazzarus, Nile Rogers, Richard Branson, Sterling Campbell, Matt Sorum, Michael Monroe, Andy Warhol, Julian Brookhouse, It Bites, Ronnie Wood, T'PAU, P.I.L., Cinderella, Patrick Nuo, Gary Wallis, Roger Daltry, Steve Harris, Nico McBrain, Patrick McEnroe, John McEnroe, Dave Gold, Stan Ross, Larry Levine, Ruth Olay Shelby Flint, Jim Hawthorne, my name sake...
You Are Animal
A complete lunatic, you're operating on 100% animal instincts.
You thrive on uncontrolled energy, and you're downright scary.
But you sure can beat a good drum.
"Kill! Kill!" The Muppet Personality Test
Which Rock Chick Are You?
Your Birth Month is May
Unique and creative, you seek your own path in life.
You love change and are able to adapt to any situation.
Your soul reflects: Sweetness, joy, and a complete life.
Your gemstone: Emerald
Your flower: Lily of the Valley
Your colors: Yellow, red, and green What Does Your Birth Month Mean?
Your Candy Heart Says "First Kiss"
You're a true romantic who brings an innocent hope to each new relationship.
You see the good in every person you date, and you relish each step of falling in love.
Your ideal Valentine's Day date: a romantic dinner your sweetie cooks for you
Your flirting style: friendly and sweet
What turns you off: cynics who don't believe in romance
Why you're hot: you always keep the romance alive What Does Your Candy Heart Say?
Your Birthdate: May 10
Independent and dominant, you tend to be the alpha dog in most situations.
You're very confident, and hardly anything ever shakes you.
Mundane tasks tend to drain you - you prefer to be making great plans.
You are quite original. When people don't "get" you, it bothers you a lot.
Your strength: Your ability to gain respect
Your weakness: Caring too much what others think
Your power color: Orange-red
Your power symbol: Letter X
Your power month: October What Does Your Birth Date Mean?
You've got it all. Power, passion, precision, and style. You're sensuous, exotic, and temperamental. Sure, you're expensive and high-maintenance, but you're worth it.
Take the Which Sports Car Are You? quiz.
Your 1920's Name is:
Belle Dovie What's Your 1920's Name?

My Interests

Peace/music (& concerts)/acting (& plays, musicals, films & t.v.)/writing & photography-(been published worldwide)/reading/Magazines/art (& exhibits-especially openings- all types of photography/drawings/collages/sculpture)/fashion (& shopping, especially original cool styles & hats & shoes & boots & accessories)/Food- all on equal terms.IAM ROBOT -worked on this- yep red biker cap...RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS-worked on this...biker gal.....PATRICK NUO - worked on this...played a paparazzi (on the left side)yep camera's in the way...also took still photographs for the Sony artist Patrick Nuo on the video set...BLACK EYED PEAS -worked on this...Dancer in this one & did stand-in for Estero

I'd like to meet:

Bono- such an amazing humaniterian let alone singer/songwriter/musician & also bec we share the same birthday....Oprah Winfrey- Wow -first of all I have her to thank for me partially getting into SAG working on her production of 'Lisa And David" and have learnt a ton watching her shows-she is a true humanitarian and has helped numerous people-she is inspiring and real! I only wish that she would run for President!...Drew Barrymore- She is the other partially getting me into SAG person that I have to thank! That was for 'Never Been Kissed'!...Trying to find Jamie McFate & Maria Klimas & Q Lazarus...someone I would of liked to have met...Sid, well we do share the same birthday...please if you want to add me as a friend let me know if we have met or where you found my info- thanksSave The World - One Click At A Time!

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Music:

Sex Pistols, Duran Duran, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, IMA ROBOT, The Who, Little Wolverines, ...to be continued...

Movies:

Giant, East Of Eden, Rebel Without A Cause, Some Like It Hot, RAY, Beyond The Sea, Grease, Almost Famous, Magnolia, A Love Song For Bobby Long, Spanglish, Finding Neverland, Dogs In Space, With Nail & I, Cinderella Man, The Fearless Freaks Featuring The Flaming Lips, Don't Make Waves, Walk The Line, The Constant Gardner, The Matadour, Proof, Memoirs Of A Geisha, Crash, Stoned, Just My Luck, The Associate, The US vs John Lennon, An Incovient Truth, Babel, Volver, Little Miss Sunshine,The Pursuit of Happyness,Bobby, The Departed, The U.S. vs John Lennon, Two Tickets To Paradise, There Will Be Blood, Control, Micheal Clayton, Eastern Promoses, No Country For Old Men, 310 To Yuma, American Gangster, Dancing In The Dark,

Television:

most- comedy, drama, biogs, fuse, vh1, mtv, A & E- Gene Simmons The Family Jewels

Heroes:

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My Blog

R.I.P. Larry Levine

Phil Spector recording engineer Larry Levine dies .. --> BEGIN STORY BODY --> By LINDA DEUTSCH, AP Special Correspondent Tue May 13, 8:12 PM ET .. --> end storyhdr --> LOS ANGELES - Larry Levi...
Posted by claudia on Wed, 14 May 2008 10:01:00 PST

RIP HAWTHORNE!!

Got sad news today that Jim Hawthorne best known as just Hawthorne passed away yesterday- I am not 100% sure if he was 88 or had just turned 89...please see http://www.jimhawthorne.com/ to see what th...
Posted by claudia on Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:28:00 PST

my record sleeve pictures

GOODBYE HORSES The Whole Story For the curious and collectors of this mysterious song here's what we are able to tell you about it and how it came to be re-recorded by Psyche. The original ver...
Posted by claudia on Sun, 17 Jun 2007 04:48:00 PST

this past week...

was a blast! saw: Circus Minor, The Slow Signal Fade, Divisible @Troubadour Bloodcat Love, Trainwreck @Safari Sams ONCE @Club Moscow Young Royals, OWL, The Citizen Vein @Knitting Factory Fifty On Thie...
Posted by claudia on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:36:00 PST

Heathly Stuff...

Please check w/your doctors first, but just wanted to recommend some healthy things to check out: 1. Bilberry -For your eyes:  I was first told about this by a nurse -who is distantly related.&nb...
Posted by claudia on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 09:48:00 PST

Recycling in LA

For plastic/glass drink bottles & soda/beer cans recycling:there are two that I know of:1. In the parking lot of RALPHS @corner of 3rd Street & La Breathey have machines or people can help. bu...
Posted by claudia on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:14:00 PST

Blood Drive Fri Feb 16th LA

I have set up my second Blood Drive with The Red Cross -remember one donation can save up to 3 lives!! You will also be entered to win a baseball package for either the Los Angeles Angels of Anah...
Posted by claudia on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 08:49:00 PST

Marcheline Bertrand- R.I.P.

Actress, Mother, Grandmother Marcheline Bertrand just passed away from cancer she was only 56.   I met her once -through work, and saw the love that she had for her grandchildren.  She ...
Posted by claudia on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 02:42:00 PST

: ) no more caged hens!

witnessed the passing of a new resolution to stop the cagging of egg-laying hens curtiousy of  Councilmember Jeff Prang who indroduced it! 
Posted by claudia on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 02:19:00 PST

Steve

Steve aka Stefan- just had the sad news of Steve's passing from your loving family -cannot believe it- everywhere reminds me of you!  I have such great memories of  him.  so nice t...
Posted by claudia on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 10:57:00 PST