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Neil

:-(

About Me



Why not treat yourself to a listen to my very own Glasgow-based radio show, Chips n Cheese, via the natty little player I knocked together, as seen above. Some of the shows Johnny and myself put on are good...some are bad...and some are just absolutely God awful. But hey...it's there if you want it.
As for me, I am a 29 year old Scot from Glasgow, now living in Camden, North London.
There's no point trying to write much more about myself, because I have absolutely no idea who I am. I think the mid-life crisis has come early. Or maybe I will only live to be 58. That's a depressing thought.
Another 29 years of this shit.I make music of sorts in my band, The Charles Machine .I miss the 80's. :(

My Interests

I like films and talking with genuine people who mean what they say. I like enthusiastic people, their energy makes up for my lack of. I like people who can see beyond the superficial and the material, because I really need them to. I'm a hopeless romantic, with the emphasis on "hopeless". I like fine food and the occasional alcoholic beverage. I am tempted to say that I have an alcohol problem, but I don't. I don't have the motivation to sustain one. Let's call it an alcohol issue.
I enjoy writing quiet songs in my bedroom. I'm a frustrated poet, but nothing can be committed to paper. I'm overly emotional and sentimental but I try to curb that as much as I can, because when it gets out it tends to be cringe-enducing and tiresome.I like letters. Real letters, written by real people. Sent to my home. I like homemade cd sleeves. I am attracted to creative people. I far prefer one-on-one interaction, rather than group things. My dictionary definition is "wall flower". I do enjoy picnics in Regents Park or on Primrose Hill in the Spring and Summer. You bring the hamper, I'll bring the charm.
Your Five Factor Personality Profile
Extroversion:

You have low extroversion.
You are quiet and reserved in most social situations.
A low key, laid back lifestyle is important to you.
You tend to bond slowly, over time, with one or two people.

Conscientiousness:

You have low conscientiousness.
Impulsive and off the wall, you don't take life too seriously.
Unfortunately, you sometimes end up regretting your snap decisions.
Overall, you tend to lack focus, and it's difficult for you to get important things done.

Agreeableness:

You have low agreeableness.
Your self interest comes first, and others come later, if at all.
In general, you feel that people are not to be trusted.
And you're skeptical that anyone else really feels differently.

Neuroticism:

You have low neuroticism.
You are very emotionally stable and mentally together.
Only the greatest setbacks upset you, and you bounce back quickly.
Overall, you are typically calm and relaxed - making others feel secure.

Openness to experience:

Your openness to new experiences is low.
You're a pretty conservative person, and you favor what's socially acceptable.
You think that change for novelty's sake is a very bad idea.
While some may see this as boring, many see you as dependable and wise. The Five Factor Personality Test

I'd like to meet:

Kind-hearted, honest people with stories to tell and time to spare.

Music:



My Bloody Valentine, Kevin Shields, The Smiths, Morrissey, Simon and Garfunkel, Johnny Cash, The Beach Boys, Blondie, Teenage Fanclub, The Dandy Warhols, Joy Division, The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Cure, Pavement, Glen Campbell, The Fall, Charlotte Hatherley, The Byrds, Elastica, Air, Idlewild, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Suede, The Rogers Sisters, The Pale Saints, Hole, Slant 6, The Legends, Big Star, Le Tigre, Interpol, The Faint, Queens of the Stoneage, Eels, REM, The Pixies, Foo Fighters, Preston School of Industry, Bis, Ash, Silver Jews, Beck, early Blur, Wire, Dinosaur Jr, The Killers, Death Cab for Cutie, The Ravonettes, Oasis, Neil Young, Sleater Kinney, Sebadoh, Astrid, Eagle and Talon, Magnetic Fields, Stephen Malkmus, New Order, The Telescopes, Smokey Robinson, Grandaddy, Roy Orbison, Elvis, Lou Barlow, Gang of Four, The Drifters, Frank Black, Sonic Youth, Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry, Buddy Holly, Spoon, Beastie Boys, PJ Harvey, Duran Duran, The Streets, early Madonna, Nice Man, Braden Blake, The Vaselines, Captain America, Eugenius, The Pastels, Eugene Kelly and The BMX Bandits.

Movies:

Horror Flicks

80's Classics

Leading Ladies

A Clockwork Orange, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Closer, Lost in Translation, Gregory's Girl, Manhunter, Zoolander, The Dreamers, Breakfast Club, Bladerunner, Wedding Crashers, Disco Pigs, The Acid House, Ae Fond Kiss, Anchorman, Old School, The Dirty Harry Movies, The 40 Year Old Virgin, A Fistful of Dollars and Sergio Leone's Spaghetti Western movies, Elephant, Mystic River, Swimming Pool, La Mala Educacion, Pot Luck, The Assasination of Richard Nixon, The Godfather Trilogy, Scarface, Being John Malkovich, Sweet Sixteen, The Graduate, Back to the Future Trilogy, Man Bites Dog, Indiana Jones Trilogy, Amelie, Ma Femme Est Une Actrice, Carlito's Way, Apocalypse Now, A Ma Soeur, Meet the Parents, Donnie Darko, Jamon Jamon, When Harry Met Sally, Talk to Her, Kill Bill, Bruce Almighty, Ghost World, Trainspotting, Jaws, The Shining, Along Came Polly, The Hairdresser's Husband, That Sinking Feeling, ET, Star Wars Trilogy, 28 Days Later, American Beauty, Meet the Fockers, A Life Less Ordinary, George Romero's Dead Trilogy, Duel, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Bad Santa, Vanilla Sky, Alien, Kids, Sin City, Julien Donkey Boy, Terminator, Shallow Grave, Evil Dead Trilogy, The Beach, Last Tango in Paris...

Television:

I don't watch television much. I only really watch on New Years Eve.

Only an Excuse and Still Game / Chewin' the Fat. I used to love Naked Video, Rab C Nesbitt, Vidz...lots of Scottish comedy stuff, I guess.

I used to love Neighbours when Kym Valentine was in it. She was hot. My mum told me recently that Kym came back. Maybe I need to tune in again.

Sex and the City is great, but I haven't watched it religiously.

Still haven't gotten round to seeing any of The Sopranos yet. But I will...

Books:

Iain Banks, Irvine Welsh, Anthony Burgess, Steven King, books about film, occasional rock biogs.

My Blog

Dr Strangeguff

"The power of love is a curious thingMake-a-one man weep, make another man singChange a hawk to a little white doveMore than a feeling thats the power of love." "The Power of Love" - Huey Lewis and Th...
Posted by Neil on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:35:00 PST

CHiPS N CHEESE - Scotland on Sunday

Hola, Brand new Sunday night edition of CHiPS N CHEESE up and running, recorded live late last night. Scotland on Sunday showcases the best of Scottish bands, old and new. Music this week from The P...
Posted by Neil on Mon, 26 May 2008 09:05:00 PST

NJs Videocast - Episode 2

Hello boys and girls.Join NJ on yet another drunken ramble...this time, through the streets of Camden Town, for Episode 2 of NJ'S Blogcast!!NJs Videocast - Episode 2 ..Add to My Profile | ...
Posted by Neil on Thu, 22 May 2008 05:01:00 PST

NJs Videocast - Episode 3

Wuppa!!NJ returns, in this, the most SOBER Videocast to date. Recorded live from Primrose Hill, North London. Innit.NJs Videocast - Episode 3 ..Add to My Profile | More Videos...
Posted by Neil on Thu, 22 May 2008 05:10:00 PST

CHiPS N CHEESE 16/05/08 Online the Noo

Huzzah. Friends and foes alike, tis time for another sip from the cup of merriment and mirth that is CHiPS N CHEESE. Oh lordy. Get your listening gear around this weeks late night edition, and listen...
Posted by Neil on Sat, 17 May 2008 07:41:00 PST

Grumbles.

I'll be honest with you. Today I feel like a big bag of poop. I'm hungover, my head hurts, my muscles ache, my eyes are bloodshot, I'm tired and it's too warm here. I wish people wouldn't feel the n...
Posted by Neil on Mon, 12 May 2008 07:51:00 PST

CHiPS N CHEESE 09/05/08 Online Now

That's right, folks. A brand new edition of CHiPS N CHEESE is in the can and available right now, recorded live last night (Friday) for your listening discomfort. It's streaming up on my profile page,...
Posted by Neil on Sat, 10 May 2008 08:52:00 PST

Sometimes...

...you feel that the well of human kindness has run completely dry. Then someone proves to you that it hasn't. For once, I'm happy. NJ xxx
Posted by Neil on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:46:00 PST

Is That To Go?

You’d never believe it. I made my way to the neighbouring town, mouth-shaped for a delicious buffet of pizza with many and various toppings and free fill-ups galore...only to find that the Pizza...
Posted by Neil on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:00:00 PST

They Tried to Make Me Go To Rehab...

I’m like a rabbit in the headlights. I’ve managed to regulate my sleeping patterns. Now I find myself wide awake and staring down the barrel of a whole brand new day. I have an entire day...
Posted by Neil on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:25:00 PST