Mr. Bean's Oliver

You probably don't even know the name Rowan Atkinson, but I am sure you are very familiar with Mr. Beans, right? He had delayed just a trifling 20 years to return to the commercial production of theatre, with a big bang, in the roll of Fagin in the musical 'Oliver', almost more comical than sinister, who sings and dances the sentimentalism of horror of Dickens, occasionally letting through with the faces of Mr. Bean, the character that has made him famous in 5 continents, a name hanging in the mouth of everybody who owns a TV set. Like every city London badly needs a good dose of vitamin to combat the economic crises, which has proven harder and lasted longer than expected. This new theatre version of Charles Dicken's 'Oliver' is a perfect tonic for the West End, with trusted names of giants in the field like Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Macintosh producing, Rupert Goold (winner of Tony of 2008 for Macbeth) as director, and a new girl from a TV competition, Jodie Pregder as Nancy, the sweet and gentle prostitute with a heart, and the leading star Arkinson, of course, to complete the Galaxy cast. Even before the première, the box office's advanced sale has already reached £15 million. With the only exception of the Independent, critics from all other media has been excellent. All London, and not just in the theatre world, are crossing their fingers, hoping and counting on the success of 'Oliver' to palliate the depressing crisis. There were 2 more shows following , 'Sister Act' and 'Priscilla, queen of the desert'. I have seen both films and would sure like to see the theatre production as well. Of the two films I liked 'Priscilla ...' better, and of Atkinson, I have to admit I don't like his latter work as Mr. Bean at all - too much forced comic facial expression and vulgar gestures bordering on disgusting than comical. Tags:Oliver,Mr.Bean

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From Anna Mae To Tina Turner

In 2009 & In her 60's, well, 69 to be exact, Anna Mae Bullock, much better known as Tina Turner, was still in her miniest miniskirt shaking up the whole world. She started as her first of her European stretch in Cologne, Germany, part of the planned world tour of 74 concerts, following the 37 already completed in the United States and Canada. It started off on the 1st of November, in Kansas City, and is scheduled to continue from Germany to Belgium, Austria, Holland and Ireland.

In the Lanxess Stadium of Cologne, she injected energy and enthusiasm to all, and encouraged many middle-aged women to reflect on themselves, that being close to 70 years' of age is nothing to be afraid of and or sad about; knowing how to look after yourself and most of all, with the right and positive attitude, life is anything but over.

Not only she was as active as ever, her fame of the Queen of Pop had not diminished, having sold more than 170 million discs & launched her double CD titled 'Tina'. She once had a German partner and lived in Cologne, for which the city adored her specially, although there's talk that she was somewhat distant. Like most stars. To be expected as, any friendly gesture or just a smile, could lead to over enthusiastic fans to press for autographs, intent to get bodily close for photos of her, with themselves included if at all possible, pulling bits of her clothing or whatever she carried or had merely touched, for keepsakes; hang around doors where she might have entered or departing, at the psychologist's or even the dentist's. Famous stars have no choice but keep distance and surround themselves with bodyguards, managers, trainers, and whatever or whoever necessary. Fame and privacy simply don't go together.

I have never been her fan; I don't much like her kind of what I call 'noisy' music, which to me always seems too much of the former and not enough of the latter. But I admire her very much how she had made her life from a very humble background to what she is today, and most especially, her optimistic outlook and that inexhaustible energy of hers.

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King Of Jive By The Jive Aces

If you like upbeat music I think you’ll enjoy watching the “King of Jive” music video from The Jive Aces, the UK’s Number One swing band. I like how they tell the story of Louis Prima and Keely Smith, the King and Queen of 50′S Vegas in this creative swing music video. Quite innovative presentation.

Thinking Out Loud ...

I've been pondering ...

I went to San Francisco. I found someone's heart. Now what?
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Protons have mass? I didn't even know they were Catholic.
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All I ask is a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
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If the world were a logical place, men would be the ones who ride horses sidesaddle.
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What is a "free" gift? Aren't all gifts free?
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They told me I was gullible and I believed them.
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Teach a child to be polite and courteous in the home and, when he grows
up, he'll never be able to merge his car onto the freeway.
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Experience is the thing you have left when everything else is gone.
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One nice thing about egotists: they don't talk about other people.
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My weight is perfect for my height -- which varies.
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I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.
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The cost of living hasn't affected its popularity.
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How can there be self-help "groups"?
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If swimming is so good for your figure, how do you explain whales?
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Show me a man with both feet firmly on the ground, and I'll show you a
man who can't get his pants off.
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Is it me -- or do buffalo wings taste like chicken?

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