It's probably about time I changed this profile...The Five minute InterviewSo, if you weren't answering these questions, what would you be doing now?I'd be in Norwich. I'd be studying films, or maybe I'd be eating tinned chilli- it really depends on what time of day it is. When I'm in Liverpool I like getting on a ragga-tip with Sir Nicholas Holloway in Le Metro, jealously ogling Nathan J's brand new Leopard Skin Pillbox poems (and swinging from his- lately deceased- chandelier eating his mash potato with mustard, which he cooks very well), or singing the Pogues at James and Gemma's house. We sing Fiesta mucho y mucho. In Norwich: chilli.What do you wish people would take more notice of?My bumYou're best known for being Olly Gruner, but what are you like in real life?That's a good question. Probably Toby Collins or Judy Braithwaite.Who are your influences?I've always felt I was very similar to John Milton. For example, he wrote a poem about being twenty-four; and I'm twenty-four. There are probably many other similarities, but I'll leave those to the critics. Other Miltons I might be similar too would include: Legendary England goalkeeper, Peter Milton, who won his first cap around the time Paradise Lost was first published. Also, Paris Milton, one of Louis XV's concubines. 'Mon petit Milty', as Louis called her, has been somewhat overshadowed by her more illustrious counterpart, Marie Antoinette. This is surprising as Paris's most memorable quote 'let them go Atkins', is not only a witty document of the 18th C French bourgoise, but also far more relevant today than Marie's cake gag. Surely a plebian put-down of prophetic proportions?Yes, mm. Finally, what's your philosophy on life?I'll get back to you when I'm 25.Thank youNo thank youOriginally from Barnet, Olly Gruner is a regular on the Liverpool Poetry circuit. With his dangerous, yet satisfying humorous blend of satire and cynicism, he is never afraid of stirring the pot. Olly pen's his poetry from his daily life, current political issues, and anything he fancies taking a dig at, including himself. A familiar face on the notorious Fiction stage, a monthly poetry event showcasing the cream of the Liverpools poetry community. The popular monthly night founded at FACT is now hosted in the more atmospheric cellar of trendy Korova Bar on Wood Street, Liverpool. With his warm heart and quick wit, Olly is also known to compere and has done so at a handful of charity band night's including event's at The Kif and the Cambridge pub. An avid fan of The Pogues and Bob Dylan, Olly frequently graces the stage of the Mixomacoustic Open Mic night's at Bar Cava, to give us a cheery sing-along or a potent, yet tongue 'n cheek protest song, aided by his slick acoustic guitar and harmonica playing. Anyone liking what they hear please feel free to contact him, as Olly is always eager to perform to new ears.I edited my profile at Freeweblayouts.net , check out these Myspace Layouts!
