Tag Archives: talent

Lunch with Barry Cryer (Rousse)

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Dreamaticus

I took pity on Barry Cryer, dining alone at a table for two. He recognised me when I joined him, and seemed to welcome my company. We discussed my ‘secret talent’, and the pleasure of revealing to others that I … Continue reading →

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Simon Cowell puts in a (fake) appearance (Rousse)

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Dreamaticus

I was one of the few people who was in the know. This whole talent competition was a complete charade. Sure enough Simon Cowell had a hand in it, but the ‘contestants’ had no idea that he was only putting … Continue reading →

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Special services for ladies of a certain age (Rousse)

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Dreamaticus

JTX and his partner set up a business to deliver special services to ladies of a certain age. I was astonished (yet delighted) that a couple of gay guys would be so expert in their new metier. My only criticism … Continue reading →

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Lost classmate found in yellow flares on TV talent show (Rousse)

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I tracked GK down singing in a TV talent show, dark-haired (obviously from a bottle), bare-chested, and wearing bright yellow, high-waisted, flared trousers. Although his body was in good shape, GK was clearly not as fit as TPR.

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Irish politics and star of the Voice Fionn Gardner (Rousse)

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Dreamaticus

My companion was a highly intelligent Irish woman. When she started talking about politics, I was grateful that I had paid attention to the radio news that morning. She seemed impressed that I was able to pass on some information … Continue reading →

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Bob Marley plays with talent show hopeful (Rousse)

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Dreamaticus

Such was the success of TV talent show hopeful FG that he and his father J were invited to gig with Bob Marley.

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Bilingual pre-school songstress wows Simon Cowell (Rousse)

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Dreamaticus

Now that A was a little older she was completely fluent in English (as well as German). One day we heard her singing an Ella Fitzgerald song in a deep, low, melodious voice. This was astonishing. None of us – … Continue reading →

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Kidnapped by acrobats (Rousse)

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Dreamaticus

DT, TPR, LA and I met in a crowded bar. DT’s orange messenger-style handbag slipped off the back of the chair onto the floor and I stretched down to pick it up for her. It was at that moment that … Continue reading →

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The hero of the indoor pub shinty team (Rousse)

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Dreamaticus

My husband was the star player of the indoor pub shinty team, much admired for his amazing sporting talent. His favourite trick was to launch the puck into the goal from any angle without disturbing the drinkers in the pub … Continue reading →

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Stockton Sixth Form College students take to the skies and survive the flood (Rousse)

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Dreamaticus

Very few of the staff who taught me were still now working at the Stockton Sixth Form College. The only teacher that I recognised was Mr X, still sporting his distinctive comb-over. I found ECM queening it over everyone in … Continue reading →

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