Born In The Wrong Decade

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2011-12-24T08:57:00.000-08:00

I'd just like to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas...you all truly deserve it! Eat, drink and be merry! And be sure to watch all the fabulous classic Christmas films you can!

Love,
Niamhy x

If You Are What You Love And You Do What You Love...

2011-12-09T13:01:00.000-08:00

I am literally in awe. I SAW THIS. I WAS THERE WHEN THIS WAS HAPPENING. Well...not in this particular location but I did see this happening right before my very eyes (I was at the barrier...how cool am I?!) just a little over three months ago. It is phenomenal, sensational, fantastical, all the positive words that have a similar structure to the previous ones stated!

These guys are so talented. Charlie, Tom, Urby, Michael, Fred (and Dr. Doug...you're still in the band in my little mind)-I am completely envious of your ability to make something so stunningly beautiful from a series of a few notes and such simple yet heartfelt lyrics. I am going to go hang my head in shame due to my atrocious composition that I must submit for my GCSE Music. But not before I listen to this BEYOND gorgeous song for the two millionth time. Ladies and gentlemen...GIVE A LITTLE LOVE!

A Few Weekends In Outfits...That Title Doesn't Even Make Sense...I'm Awful At This...Seriously...

2011-10-16T05:49:00.000-07:00

Over the past few weeks I've had the absolute pleasure of being able to have three of the most amazing experiences in my life. However, because I become completely inarticulate when attempting to describe said experiences, I decided it was probably best if I just posted photos of the outfits I wore. Obviously. That would just be an easy alternative, wouldn't it? So, without further ado, MY OUTFITS!

OUTFIT NUMBER 1!

The Overtones, 2nd October. Possibly the greatest night of my life so far. It'll probably be the last few hours I'll remember when the dementia's got me. And I can't even fathom the words to describe it. Ajdbchbajcbihabc. That is all.

Everything is basically from Topshop. Wait...yeah, everything. Something is going to become very clear as this article progresses...

OUTFIT NUMBER 2!

My Cousin Louis' Wedding, 7th October. It was 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' themed. And it was awesome. And I loved it. And it was also one of the best nights of my life. And there was dancing. LOTS AND LOTS OF DANCING!

Dress-Topshop (ahem...is it becoming any clearer now?)

Cardigan-Zara

Shoes-Irregular Choice

OUTFIT NUMBER 3!

Noah And The Whale, 9th October. The Overtones and Noah And The Whale are pretty much the only two modern bands that I fangirl over, so seeing the both of them in the matter of a week was really something. It was all standing (except for the old folks in the balconies) and I was the smallest person there and yes, a couple of times I did get trampled on...BUT IT WAS STILL A NIGHT OF AMAZING BRILLIANCE!

Please excuse the ugly wires in the corner.

Jumper, shirt and Chelsea boots-Topshop

Shorts-H&M

My awesome earrings which you can't actually see but which totally need a mention-Urban Outfitters

OUTFIT NUMBER 4!

The Day Of Extreme Boredness*, 11th October. I don't even know what to do with my life. And all I want to do is go shopping. And eat blueberry muffins. And the world is so unfair. How long until Downton Abbey comes on my telly-box?!

Cardigan-Zara
Shirt and brogues-Topshop...
Skirt-River Island

So I'll just sit here for the rest of the day with a face on me that looks a little like this....

....and firmly believe in the phrase that 'absence makes the heart grow fonder'. 'Cos I haven't seen my Sunday Staff Buddies in about three weeks.

Au revoir! Hold on a second...is anyone still reading this?!

PS-anyone guess what my favourite shop is? ;-P

*boredom

Five Reasons Why I Will Never Trust Peter Lorre's Character In A Movie Ever Again

2011-10-10T09:47:00.000-07:00

*MAJOR SPOLIER ALERT!*

I have always considered Mr. Peter Lorre as the greatest character actor of all time. There is simply no denying it-THE MAN WAS FABULOUS! Whenever I noted his presence in a film, I always looked forward to his appearance, even if it was only for approximately ten minutes (I'm looking at you, Casablanca!). Okay, so maybe his characters never were the straightest rulers in the pencil case, but they were never entirely horrid-you always knew, deep down, they were alright fellows.

However, after watching one Lorre film (and said film will become known in a few lines time) I fear I may never be able to look at Peter the same way again. Behold, my five reasons why I will never trust Peter Lorre's character in a movie ever again!

1) Anyone who watches Fritz Lang's M and still thinks all Lorre's characters are sound guys seriously needs their sanity and morals thoroughly examined.

2) He peels oranges in the most peculiar way.

3) His voice changes with whichever language he is speaking. I know you may say this is stupid, but think about-you CAN recognise a voice even if the person who belongs to said voice is speaking a different language. But oh no, not with Peter-HIS IS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT! WHAT THE HECK?!

This is him speaking in M. Recognise that voice?! I THINK NOT!

4) His whistling is perfection. I can't trust someone with a perfect whistle.

5) Aren't these reason enough not to trust his characters?!

I'm not saying I don't like Peter Lorre-I still think he's one of the greatest actors ever ever ever...I'm just saying that I'll probably be having nightmares about him over the coming weeks and then after that I'll burst into tears every time he pops up in a film. That is all.

BORN IN THE WRONG DECADE'S FIRST BLOGGIVERSARY (Is That How You Would Spell It?)!

2011-09-04T14:39:00.000-07:00

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY TO MY BLOGGY-WOG!

It actually lasted a year (even if I don't blog as often as I would like to)...you lovely people cannot possibly know how happy I am about this. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

I was hoping to write a longer post but my house has been absolutely manic today, so a proper post will follow and I must accept the award the lovely Miss Casey of Noir Girl passed on to me! A LOT OF STUFF IS PLANNED! IT ALL DEPENDS ON WHEN I ACTUALLY GET AROUND TO DOING IT!

So I shall leave you with Clara Bow eating a birthday cake. For Born In The Wrong Decade. Obviously. ;-P

Quote Of The Day (and Happy Birthday, Donald O'Connor)!

2011-08-28T15:23:00.000-07:00

Happy birthday to the ever-wonderful, brilliant, fantastic Mr. Donald O'Connor! And he always dazzles with that footwork!

'I'm not a good choreographer: I can't remember what I put down.'

Oh, Donald! Oh, you do make me laugh!

My New Growing Obsession...WITH EDITH PIAF!

2011-07-09T14:06:00.000-07:00

I probably use the term 'fan-girl' too loosely. In actual fact, I'm a fan-girl of few things, but when I fan-girl I properly FAN-GIRL. AND I'M NOT ASHAMED TO SAY IT! Among my obsessions, as you can probably tell from my blog, are The (Ever-Lovely, Totally Awesome, Proud To Be A Toner) Overtones, The (Twistin'-N-Shoutin') Beatles, Bobby (I Dazzle You With That Footwork) Darin and Alfred (The Master Of Suspense) Hitchcock. I have no idea why I just put those little...I don't even know what they are...in the middle of my obsessions...it's probably because I'm completely Abby Normal (thank you for reminding me of that, Rosie!)...it's probably not.

THE OVERTONES!

THE BEATLES!

BOBBY!

ALFIE HITCH!

(There are more wee obsessions of mine, but I cannot think of them at this particular moment of time.)

But I feel a new passion a-brewin'...and it cannot be stopped...it's rushing through my veins...I sing her songs everywhere I go...and I don't even know what half the words mean...my new object-of-fangirling is...EDITH PIAF!

I need that mic in my life

Even just writing this post I'm singing 'Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien' under my breath, attempted vibrato and all! IT'S ADDICTIVE! Okay, so maybe I'm just making the sounds she's making most of the time (I'm not fluent in French...YET!), but I find her music so beautifully romantic and powerful. Maybe it's the language, maybe it's the music, maybe it's Edith's unique voice...I don't know, but whatever it is, it has completely got me hooked.

I leave you with my favourite Edith song (oh so very cliché, I know, but it's gotta be La Vie En Rose!), and assure you that you will no doubt be seeing more of Ms. Piaf on this blog in the future.

All together now! 'QUAND IL ME PREND DANS SES BRAS, IL ME PARLE TOUT BAS, JE VOIS LA VIE EN ROSE!' Sigh...

(I don't own this! Just to clear that up! ;-P)

PS-THE IRISH LEPRECHAUN IS BACK! AND (HOPEFULLY) TO STAY!

Happy Father's Day!

2011-06-19T13:59:00.000-07:00

Hope all those brilliant fathers out there had the wonderful day they all deserve!

What follows is a series of photos of amazingly cool fathers. You have been warned-the cuteness may kill you.

Bobby and Dodd Darin

Alfred and Patricia Hitchcock

Donald and Donna O'Connor (and Mrs. O'Connor)

Russ and Amber Tamblyn

Fred and Fred Astaire (hehe)

Michael and Vanessa Redgrave

Tony and Jamie Lee Curtis

Told ya it would kill.

Quote Of The Day (and Happy Birthday, Macca)!

2011-06-18T05:39:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIR MR. MCCARTNEY (or Paul, to his friends...which includes me...the two of us are best buds...I mean, I have known him for 14 years and all)!

'I used to think that anyone doing anything weird was weird. I suddenly realized that anyone doing anything weird wasn't weird at all and it was the people saying they were weird that were weird.'

The word 'weird' doesn't sound like a real word anymore.

I seriously adore this photo. GEEK SPECS!

Evil Songs-Adorable

2011-06-10T07:36:00.000-07:00

So I sort of forgot that this series actually existed. Never mind-it has returned, and with a VENGEANCE! MWAHAHAHAHA!

Okay, not really. It's actually back with The Drifters, and 'Adorable'.

I have been singing this continuously for about...hmm, must be THREE MONTHS NOW! I'm being completely serious. It's out to get me.

Listen...AND BE TORMENTED FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!

*note to self-remember to come off caps lock sometimes*

PS-this ain't my video! Just to let you all know!

Very Smooth Moves Going On Over Here! (AKA I'm Ashamed Of My Niamhy Shuffle When I Watch These Dudes And Their Coolness)

2011-06-05T14:47:00.000-07:00

First and foremost, I need to apologise for my abandonment of my lovely bloggy-wog. Sometimes school seriously stinks, ESPECIALLY when you've got exams coming up. And you're stressed. And you've got A PILE of homework that just has to be done. But enough of my ranting, onto the point of this post...

Sometimes I am just amazed when I watch certain people perform. They have such a presence on stage, I sit and gaze at them with my jaw skimming the floor. TOTALLY. IN. AWE.

So here are some of the 'smooth moves', as they are lovingly acknowledged in...um...my brain, that leave me longing for slippy shoes and a bit more suave.

Bobby Darin-Midnight Special. If I'm being completely honest, I cannot watch this without ending up in fits of giggles. Bobby is obviously having the time of his life up there! YOU GO, BOBBY!

Elvis Presley-Suspicious Minds. The dude's just cool.

The Overtones-Gambling Man. THEIR SYNCHRONISATION IS TOO ADORABLE. Sigh...

Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor-The Sitting Dance. They are sitting. And dancing. AT THE SAME TIME. Anyone who says this isn't awesome doesn't know the true definition of awesome.

Well, I think that's enough to baffle and amuse your eyes for now. Au revoir, dear friends!

PS-I DO NOT OWN THESE VIDEOS. Just to avoid any trouble-better safe than sorry!

Posh Frock Friday (Even Though My 'Frock' Is Not 'Posh')!

2011-05-20T15:02:00.000-07:00

I don't do much on Fridays. Um...let me rephrase that. I do NOTHING on Fridays. Therefore, on Fridays, I rarely wear a 'posh frock'. But I just figured, what the hey! I've been wanting to take part in Kate's little phenomenon for a wee while, so why not now? So, here is yours truly, sporting not a posh frock (and The Best Spectacles Ever Created By Mankind, my beloved geek glasses, which I have continuously raved about on Twitter)!

(Excuse the awful quality of the photo. We were having typical Irish weather and the light was RUBBISH. Plus there's only one, because I was in a wee bit of a rush because my aunt was coming over. So basically my Posh Frock Friday post was a fail, but next week's WILL be better. I PROMISE!)

PS-And yes. I am actually that height.

This is my 'What The Hey!' pose.

Quote Of The Day (and Happy Birthday, Mr. Stewart)!

2011-05-20T14:51:00.000-07:00

Happy birthday Mr. Stewart!

'I always told Hitch that it would have been better to put seats around the set and sell tickets.'

I would call him by his first name, but I'm never sure what to call him: James or Jimmy? What do you lovely people call him?

Happy Birthday, Bobby Darin!

2011-05-14T16:25:00.000-07:00

'I want to make it faster than anyone has ever made it before. I'd like to be a legend by the time I'm 25.'

75 years ago today (it's still today in the US!), a little boy with the name Walden Robert Percival Cassotto was born in the Bronx, New York. This little boy was to become one of the most talented, versatile, inspiring, amazing, charismatic and...um...handsome stars of all time. This little boy was Bobby Darin.

At the teeny tiny age of 8, Bobby suffered continuous bouts of rheumatic fever, leaving him with a weak heart and frail body for the rest of his life. The doctors even said it would be a miracle if he made it to 16. So Bobby vowed to all he possibly could in the short time he was bound to have on earth. And that he did.

With a massive career spanning 16 years, Bobby left this world a legacy to ensure he was never forgotten. Bucket loads of awards and nominations (including an Academy Award nomination for his role in Captain Newman MD) under his belt, films to be enjoyed by all, TV performances to be watched over and over, and last, but by no means least, a myriad of songs that will live on forever.

I find it so difficult to find the words to explain my feelings for Bobby. I always either go completely fan-girl over him or I am totally speechless-and on this particular occasion I am sitting on the 'speechless' fence! So I shall let the final words of this post come from the man himself, my hero, Mr. Bobby Darin (yeah, I use this quote ALL THE TIME, but I think they are the cleverest words EVER!):

'It isn't true that you live only once. You only die once. You live lots of times if you know how.'

Quote Of The Day!

2011-05-14T07:51:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOBBY DARIN (my little homage will be up later)!

'If you don't try, if you don't do something for yourself, you won't get anywhere.'

Happy Birthday Audrey Hepburn!

2011-05-04T12:09:00.000-07:00

'For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.'

'As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.'

'If my world were to cave in tomorrow, I would look back on all the pleasures, excitements and worthwhilenesses I have been lucky enough to have had. Not the sadness, not my miscarriages or my father leaving home, but the joy of everything else. It will have been enough.'

'The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.'

Only a true lady could speak words of such genius and meaning. On this day in 1929, a little girl was born in Belgium and her name was Audrey Kathleen Ruston. This little girl would grow up to be one of the best-loved and most talented actresses of all time, as well as a fantastic person, with a passion for humanitarian work and well-known for her contribution to UNICEF projects. I am positive that Audrey Hepburn will never be forgotten, and rightly so. She is as much an inspiration to people, especially young women, today as she was way back in the 1950s, when she first came into the public eye with her role in Roman Holiday. Happy 82nd Birthday to my idol, the fabulous Audrey Hepburn!

Quote Of The Day (and Happy Birthday, Sandra Dee)!

2011-04-23T16:17:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE FABULOUS SANDRA DEE (a known object of my envy)!

Okay, so technically it's belated now, seeing as it's now tomorrow...hmm...I'm a wee bit sleep depraved, and am not making sense. Let us allow Sandra's quotes do the talking!

'I used to sign vouchers and sign-out sheets with 'Alexandra Dee.' Somehow it stuck.'

I really do love Sandra. And Bobby. And Dodd. I love the whole Cassotto clan. Yeah, I definitely need sleep, but I can't after tonight's Doctor Who. That was scary stuff. And now I'm blabbing on. Sorry, peoples.

I think I stole this off Millie...sorry, m'dear!

The Deep And Wonderful World Of The Irish Accent...

2011-04-23T10:23:00.000-07:00

Okay, so there are a couple of people to blame for this new series, and I ain't one of them. I'm looking at you, Millie and Fern! IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT!

Basically, I'm going to give whoever is reading a little taster of the numerous Irish accents.

But I must warn you, this may take a while...there are only 32 counties but a LOT of accents. I might just focus on the coolest ones. Depends on how I feel.

So, prepare yourself, lovely reader, for me cringing/swooning over many an accent! I think this could be fun.

I'm allowed to be stereotypical-I am Irish!

Rome...By All Means, Rome...

2011-04-23T05:24:00.001-07:00

Sob.

The Dill Man's Belated Birthday!

2011-04-17T12:52:00.000-07:00

BRADFORD DILLMAN WAS 71 ON THE 14TH! WHOOP WHOOP!

However, I've run out of Bradford Brilliance to blog about. I didn't think it would be possible, but it is...

And so, I leave you with all the Bradford I have...PHOTO SPAM!

Happy Birthday, Mr. Dillman!

His fabulous moustache!

His red shirt!

There is nothing out of the ordinary in this photo!

And again!

Nice wall!

EVIL SMILE!

Alfred Hitchcock!

2011-04-15T10:52:00.001-07:00

My favourite witty quotes from the brilliant Alfie Hitch!

The Mean Reds

2011-04-09T07:49:00.001-07:00

Quote Of The Day (and Happy Birthday, Gregory Peck)!

2011-04-05T12:07:00.000-07:00

IT'S THE MAN'S BIRTHDAY! HECK YEAH!

'What did I do in high school? I grew from 5 feet 4 inches to 6 feet 2 inches.'

Being A Vintage Gal

2011-04-02T14:16:00.001-07:00

Speaks for itself, don't it?!

My Abandonment Of The Blogosphere...

2011-03-29T12:23:00.000-07:00

My actions have been totally unforgivable. I'm an outrage. I'm a disgrace. I don't deserve to be part of the blogosphere. I really don't.

But it had to be done, I assure you all! School is killing me a bit at the moment and...well, school is killing me a bit at the moment. I HAD NO CHOICE!

I promise you, dear blog, I will return. Find you, love you, marry you...I'm quoting Atonement again, aren't I? Scrap that. Um...basically, I will be blogging regularly again very soon.

I MISS YOU, BORN IN THE WRONG DECADE!

I leave you with this, just because it has been stuck in my head for all of eternity. Enjoy!

Quote Of The Day (and Happy Birthday, Steve McQueen)!

2011-03-24T14:09:00.000-07:00

Happy birthday, Mr. McQueen!

'I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on earth.'

Quote Of The Day!

2011-03-22T12:50:00.000-07:00

Courtesy of the lovely Lauren Bacall!

'I am not a has-been. I am a will be.'

Quote Of The Day!

2011-03-21T13:57:00.000-07:00

This one from Gary Cooper made me giggle:

'The general consensus seems to be that I don't act at all.'

Presenting Alfred Hitchcock!

2011-03-19T15:55:00.000-07:00

My tribute to Alfie Hitch! Enjoy!

PS-I apologise if you live in Germany and attempt to watch this. It will never work. We may never know why.

Quote Of The Day!

2011-03-19T15:50:00.000-07:00

From Jean Seberg (a lady whose hair amazes me):

'Money doesn't buy happiness. But happiness isn't everything.'

Quote Of The Day (and Happy Birthday, Michael Caine)!

2011-03-14T14:04:00.000-07:00

Michael Caine is The Man, alongside Gregory Peck. YOU'RE ONLY SUPPOSED TO BLOW THE BLOODY DOORS OFF!

'Be like a duck. Calm on the surface, but always paddling like the dickens underneath.'

Michael is such a cool guy! Happy birthday!

Cool spectacles.

The Black Rose...

2011-03-12T06:52:00.001-08:00

This is inspired by Erté's painting, The Black Rose, even though the roses in the set are quite obviously NOT black!

Quote Of The Day!

2011-03-11T14:31:00.000-08:00

From the brilliant Etta James!

'My mother always told me, even if a song has been done a thousand times, you can still bring something of your own to it. I'd like to think I did that.'

For some reason every time I read an Etta quote I hear her sing it instead of say it...

Quote Of The Day!

2011-03-08T12:08:00.000-08:00

From Bob Dylan:

'A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom.'

It's A Very Very Mod World!

2011-03-07T12:43:00.000-08:00

My tribute to the mod culture! Enjoy!

Quote Of The Day!

2011-03-05T15:09:00.000-08:00

From Nat King Cole:

'I may be helping to bring harmony between people through my music.'

Quote Of The Day (and Happy Belated Birthday, Jean Harlow)!

2011-03-04T15:17:00.000-08:00

*pops up from behind sofa* I'm late again, aren't I? Oh dear. I can't keep up! I shall get back to blogging (properly!) at the weekend, I promise!

'I was not a born actress. No one knows it better than I. If I had any latent talent, I have had to work hard, listen carefully, do things over and over and then over again in order to bring it out.'

Happy birthday, Jean!

I'm a wee bit in love with this photo!

RIP Jane Russell

2011-03-02T13:01:00.000-08:00

No doubt she will be missed greatly. A brilliant quote from her, which I shall certainly use in future:

'The music these kids play nowadays, it`s nothing but screaming and pounding drums! You can`t hear the words, and that`s just as well, because the words stink!'

Quote Of The Day (and Happy Belated Birthday, Elizabeth Taylor)!

2011-02-28T12:08:00.000-08:00

I apologise for another belated birthday birthday post. I'm a very bad classic film fan.

'I haven't read any of the autobiographies about me.'

Happy birthday, Liz!

PS-HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUMMY!

Quote Of The Day (and Happy Belated Birthday, George Harrison)!

2011-02-26T15:02:00.000-08:00

Sorry I didn't get a chance to post this yesterday!

'All the world is birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much.'

Quote Of The Day!

2011-02-24T12:33:00.000-08:00

Just because I was listening to Fever, here's one from Peggy Lee.

'You can't beat The Beatles, you join 'em.'

Quote of The Day (and Happy Birthday, Peter Fonda)!

2011-02-23T12:01:00.000-08:00

Happy 71st birthday, Peter!

'Henry Fonda's son: That's how everybody identified me until Easy Rider came along. Good old Captain America.'

WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?!

2011-02-22T13:35:00.000-08:00

*cue rant*

Whoever thought this was ever going to work was obviously a very optimistic person. Wishful thinking.

This physically hurts me. PHYSICALLY. HURTS. ME.

Whilst casually browsing through my tweets last night I noticed something. Something that made me a very unhappy bunny. I started to panic, as the tale began to unravel, and I came to this conclusion...Glee had recreated Make 'Em Laugh.

My first reaction was one of disgust. Then of sheer fear. I really did not want to see this. But I gave into temptation, and finally combed YouTube...and the video above is what I saw.

Poor Donald will be doing back-flips in his grave.

Ugh...I need to go watch some stellar classic movies to take my mind off this monstrosity.

*rant over*

Quote Of The Day!

2011-02-22T13:33:00.000-08:00

From Julie Andrews (just because my singing teacher was talking about her today and she is currently creeping my mind singing 'The Sound Of Music'):

'All love shifts and changes. I don't know if you can be wholeheartedly in love all the time.'

THE HILLS ARE ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF MUSIC!

EVIL SONG!

Quote Of The Day!

2011-02-21T13:38:00.000-08:00

I'm going to remember this one from Mr. Peck...

'Tough times don't last, tough people do, remember?'

James Dean-The Coolness That Is The Rebel Without A Cause!

2011-02-19T15:21:00.000-08:00

My new tribute! Enjoy!

Quote Of The Day!

2011-02-19T14:52:00.000-08:00

I rather adore this one from Shirley MacLaine!

'A person who knows how to laugh at himself will never ceased to be amused.'

Quote Of The Day!

2011-02-18T14:18:00.000-08:00

I'm in a Gatsby mood-so a bit of F. Scott.

'Cut out all these exclamation points. An exclamation point is like laughing at your own joke.'

Mr. Fitzgerald just told me to cut the exclamation marks. I'll never use an exclamation mark again.

Quote Of The Day!

2011-02-17T12:38:00.000-08:00

Courtesy of Zsa Zsa!

'I don't remember anybody's name. How do you think the "dahling" thing got started?'

Quote Of The Day!

2011-02-15T12:55:00.000-08:00

From Mr. Cool, Steve McQueen!

'Stardom equals freedom. It`s the only equation that matters.'

Quote Of The Day!

2011-02-14T13:17:00.000-08:00

I've used this quote a million and one times before-but it's so perfect for the occassion!

'A kiss is a lovely trick, designed by nature, to stop words when speech becomes superfluous.'

Happy Valentine's Day!

2011-02-14T13:13:00.000-08:00

I believe Valentine's Day is a celebration of people's love for one another-and that doesn't have to be love of the romantic kind! So go tell someone you love them!

This is a little video I made of some of my favourite (ahem, 'real-life'. My favourite fictional couples are coming soon!) couples. And I promise-they're all uber adorable! Hope you enjoy it!

Oh! I should also say happy 20th birthday to my big brother! He's now one fifth of the way to being 100 years old. WOAH.

Oh. I forgot to mention-my brother is Billy Joel.

Quote Of The Day (and Happy Birthday, Abraham Lincoln)!

2011-02-12T15:33:00.000-08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. PRESIDENT!

'All my life I have tried to pluck a thistle and plant a flower wherever the flower would grow in thought and mind.'

Impressive...ol' Abe was such a cool dude.

Quote Of The Day!

2011-02-11T14:23:00.000-08:00

I rather love this one from Eartha Kitt.

'I am learning all the time. The tombstone will be my diploma.'

Quote Of The Day!

2011-02-10T14:02:00.000-08:00

From the gorgeous Robert Montgomery!

'If you are lucky enough to be a success, by all means enjoy the applause and the adulation of the public. But never, never believe it.'

Quote Of The Day!

2011-02-09T12:54:00.000-08:00

Courtesy of Bette Davis:

'A sure way to lose happiness, I found, is to want it at the expense of everything else.'

Quote(s) Of The Day (and Happy Birthday James Dean and Jack Lemmon)!

2011-02-08T12:30:00.000-08:00

Okay, so I couldn't choose between James Dean and Jack Lemmon...so I'm just going to post two quotes.

'Being an actor is the loneliest thing in the world. You are all alone with your concentration and imagination, and that's all you have.'

Courtesy of James.

'I won't quit until I get run over by a truck, a producer or a critic.'

Courtesy of Jack!

Okay...now I really want to be a photographer

Oh! I almost forgot! Happy birthday to Ms. Lana Turner!

Evil Songs-Blue Moon

2011-02-07T12:39:00.000-08:00

I don't think this song is ever not in my head.

I'm now subconsciously swaying...give me a moment...

Quote Of The Day!

2011-02-07T12:29:00.000-08:00

From Mary Pickford:

'Adding sound to movies would be like putting lipstick on the Venus de Milo.'

Quote Of The Day (and Happy Birthday, Ronald Reagan)!

2011-02-06T12:52:00.000-08:00

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY, MR. PRESIDENT!

'A people free to choose will always choose peace.'

Bogart and Bacall!

2011-02-05T14:59:00.000-08:00

My new YouTube video! Enjoy!

Quote Of The Day!

2011-02-05T14:57:00.000-08:00

From his royal smoothness, Mr. Welles:

'A film is never really good unless the camera is an eye in the head of a poet.'

Quote Of The Day (and Happy Birthday, Ida Lupino)!

2011-02-04T14:14:00.000-08:00

Happy birthday Ida!

'I never expect anything to last... neither success nor love... I can`t be hurt.'

Evil Songs-La Vie En Rose (And Niamhy Sneakily Advertising Her YouTube Channel)

2011-02-02T12:50:00.000-08:00

Edith Piaf's voice is truly unique. No-one else can sing this song the way she does. You just become enchanted with it, and can't stop listening! Well, eventually, you must walk away from it, and do something productive with your day.
But the song simply won't leave you. It follows you around. Stalks you. Corners you. You try to run, but you simply can't! You're caught, trapped! The only thing left to do is...

LA, LA, LA, LA, LA, LA, LA, LA, LA, LA, LA, LA, LA!

I made this video, as you can probably tell (it's an Audrey tribute, but Edith is playing in the background). FAR from professional! Haha!

Quote Of The Day (and Happy Belated Birthday, Clark Gable)!

2011-02-02T12:42:00.000-08:00

Um...I sort of forgot Clark's birthday yesterday. Oh dear.

'Hell, if I'd jumped on all the dames I'm supposed to have jumped on, I'd have had no time to go fishing.'

Quote Of The Day!

2011-02-01T13:47:00.000-08:00

Please excuse the lack of posts lately. I'm laden with school work-I apologise wholeheartedly. This is from Debbie Reynolds:

'I miss the movies. Still, I understood that my kind of movie has had its day. I thought it was over for me.'

RIP John Barry

2011-01-31T12:41:00.000-08:00

The world must say goodbye to this genius. A quote to lighten the mood:

'The driver, in order not to hit the car, would like the car moved.'

RIP John Barry.

This is a video of Mr. Barry conducting one of his many masterpieces. I doubt this piece needs any introduction!

Quote Of The Day!

2011-01-29T14:46:00.000-08:00

Stole this off Millie...again.

'My mother's friend viewed the episode and was quick to call. "I hope when you did the show you were watching Martin Landau. Now, there's a great actor. You can learn from him. He was more like you than you!"'

Brad!

BRADFORD DILLMAN: AND THE EVIL GENIUS THEREOF!

2011-01-28T15:08:00.000-08:00

I must confirm that the Bradford Blogathon is still on! So YAY! I'm just going to be on and off tonight, because I'm sleep deprived, and a post would probably turn out to be just a bunch of random words jumbled together. Like this. So goodnight and see you tomorrow!

Quote Of The Day!

2011-01-27T12:36:00.000-08:00

I don't know whether the Bradford blogathon is over yet! But here's a quote from Audrey.

'I heard a definition once: Happiness is health and a short memory! I wish I'd invented it, because it is very true.'

Quote Of The Day (and Happy Birthday Paul Newman)!

2011-01-26T13:06:00.000-08:00

Sorry! Brad's getting deserted today! Happy birthday, Paul!

'If you don't have enemies, you don't have character.'

Quote Of The Day!

2011-01-25T12:27:00.000-08:00

This is from the 1959 movie Compulsion. Brad plays the villain, Arthur Straus.

'Crime. Oh, my wealthy fraternity brothers. 67 dollars, and a second-hand typewriter.'

Random Facts About The Dill Man!

2011-01-24T12:47:00.000-08:00

This isn't stalkerish at all!

Bradford Dillman was born 14th April 1930.
He is exactly 6 feet tall-I thought no-one was supposed to be this height? I'VE BEEN LIED TO!
He attended Yale University, and graduated with a BA in English Literature (good man. I am a bookworm, after all!).
He served the US Marines.
He made his acting debut in 1953, in a production of 'The Scarecrow'.
His daughter, Pamela Dillman, is a known actress, narrator, director and acting teacher.
Dillman is a huge football fan (he wrote a book called 'Inside The New York Giants' in 1995).
Bradford wrote his autobiography 'Are You Somebody: An Actor's Life' in 1997.

This is totally pointless, but it was fun (isn't that all that matters?)!

PS-I found all these facts on IMDb. IMDb, you are a saviour.

I love this photo. So I'm just going to keep posting it.

Quote Of The Day!

2011-01-24T12:32:00.000-08:00

THE BLOGATHON HAS BEEN EXTENDED! I also stole this quote off Millie-please forgive me!

'My mother had a friend who was never convinced I had talent. Being close to the family, she worried that one day I'd be found out and never work again, leaving my children to starve.'

What an awful family friend!

Old(er) Brad!

Quote Of The Day!

2011-01-23T11:43:00.000-08:00

From Brad! I'm finding it awfully hard to find Dillman quotes...

'I prefer to have longevity. I like as great a variety as possible, hopefully to avoid getting stuck in one kind of character, having to do it over and over again. I seek to challenge myself as an actor -- and at the same time support my family.'

Brad, a dodgy moustache and a silly face. This is what I have resorted to.

Quote Of The Day!

2011-01-22T14:03:00.000-08:00

Bradford Dillman summarizes his life.

'I've had a wonderful life. I married the most beautiful woman in the world. Together we raised six children, each remarkable in his or her own way and every one a responsible citizen. I was fortunate to work in a profession where I looked forward to going to work every day. I was rewarded with modest success. The work sent me to places all over the world I'd never been able to afford visiting otherwise. I keep busy and I'm happy. And there are a few good films out there that I might be remembered for.'

I apologise, I'm running out of Brad photos

The Dill Man And Suzy Parker!

2011-01-21T14:53:00.000-08:00

I only recently discovered Brad was married to Suzy.

HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS?!

I really don't know how this went unnoticed. You know, someone probably had told me before, and it seeped through my brain, like many things do. I have a head like a sieve. I really do.

Well, my belated congratulations to Bradford and Suzy! My EXTREMELY belated congratulations!

PS-I had planned on writing a post on Dillman's wonderful evil smiles, BUT I CAN'T FIND ANY SCREENCAPS! This is disgraceful. If anyone can help, I would be very grateful! *hint, hint*

Quote Of The Day!

2011-01-21T14:15:00.000-08:00

Hey, it's the Bradford Dillman blogathon-this quote is going to be from Dillman!

'My feeling is that you should try to do the things you enjoy most in life. I chose acting as a career because I enjoyed it then as I do now. The only question for me then was, "Can I make a living at it?"'

Bradford Dillman: Almost The Man, But Gregory Peck Beat Him To It

2011-01-20T13:32:00.000-08:00

The Bradford Dillman biography, as made by Millie and I!

This is so happening. This WILL be written. Just you wait and see.

Available from all good book stores in the near future.

Quote Of The Day!

2011-01-20T13:17:00.000-08:00

From BRADFORD DILLMAN!

'Bradford Dillman sounded like a distinguished, phoney, theatrical name - so I kept it.'

BRADFORD DILLMAN: AND THE EVIL GENIUS THEREOF!

2011-01-20T12:36:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Bradford Dillman blogathon! Look forward to random posts from Millie, me and maybe a few other people too!

Evil Songs-Que Sera Sera

2011-01-18T12:36:00.000-08:00

This song! Oh my gosh! The last watched The Man Who Knew Too Much in July...AND THIS SONG IS STILL STUCK IN MY HEAD! It's ridiculous. Really ridiculous. I'll never escape it. Never ever.

(The way Doris sings it in the movie is just hilarious though, isn't it?)

Quote Of The Day (and Happy Birthday, Archie Leach and Danny Kaye)!

2011-01-18T12:27:00.000-08:00

Well, this quote is from the brilliant Archie Leach:

'Ah, beware of snobbery; it is the unwelcome recognition of one's own past failings.'

Ugh, he's so Cary Grant.

We mustn't forget, though, that it is also Danny Kaye's birthday. So happy birthday, Danny!

Evil Songs-Why Do Fools Fall In Love

2011-01-17T13:56:00.000-08:00

I love this song, with all my heart. It's so bouncy and bubbly and romantic...and extremely catchy. Emphasis on the 'extremely'.

I start singing it. Soon my mum's singing it. Then my brother. Then my dad (attempts) singing it (sorry, Daddy!). IT'S CONTAGIOUS! That's the only word for it. Contagious.

Give it a listen...you will get it stuck in your head!

I'm also, ahem, partial to this version of the song (and partial in Niamhy speak literally translates as I AM HEAD OVER HEELS IN LOVE WITH THIS SONG AND THE ARTISTS ARE SO AMAZINGLY AWESOME IT IS ACTUALLY UNREAL!).

PS-Once again, I have no idea why this video is so huge, but who doesn't want to see The Overtones in full screen, eh?

Quote Of The Day!

2011-01-17T12:31:00.000-08:00

From the one, the only CHARLIE CHAPLIN!

'A day without laughter is a day wasted.'

Evil Songs-Dream Lover

2011-01-16T12:38:00.000-08:00

NOOOOOOOO!
I love this song. But it is truly evil. Complete evil. Sheer evilness.
Bobby knew what he was doing. He set out to write a song that would eat it's way into your brain. AND STAY THERE.
Listen...and try to escape the wonderfulness and evilness that is Dream Lover!

PS-How young and adorable is Bobby in this? AW!

PPS-Shoot. I just realised something. Millie posted something like this a LONG time ago. SORRY MILLIE! THIS WAS TOTALLY UNINTENTIONAL!

Quote Of The Day!

2011-01-16T12:31:00.000-08:00

RIP Susannah York.

'I usually find that actors are rather interested people. It`s part of our profession. It all starts with curiosity about other human beings. The best actors have that kind of interest in people and in life.'

Quote Of The Day!

2011-01-15T12:24:00.000-08:00

From the genius that is Frank Capra!

'A hunch is creativity trying to tell you something.'

Quote Of The Day!

2011-01-13T15:21:00.000-08:00

From Ida Lupino:

'I'd love to see more women working as directors and producers. Today it's almost impossible to do it unless you are an actress or writer with power...I wouldn't hesitate right this minute to hire a talented woman if the subject matter were right.'

Evil Songs-Ain't That A Kick In The Head

2011-01-12T12:17:00.000-08:00

I apologise in advance to Raquelle!

Gah! This song won't leave me alone! It's always there, somewhere in the back of my mind, ready to attack when least expected. And you can bet your bottom dollar it will.
I love this part of Ocean's 11. It's actually pretty random-they're all just planning and scheming and the next minute-'Oh, look! Dino's singing!' I adore that about classic movies. The stars got using ALL their talents in a movie, even if it wasn't relevant to the story. Example A of this is just above.

And did I mention Dean looks unbelievably cool here? Just thought I should say that.

PS-Sorry the video is huge. I'm not good with this sort of thing.

Quote Of The Day!

2011-01-12T12:08:00.000-08:00

This from Jack Palance.

'I go to see maybe seven films a year at the most, and since I only go to see the best, it follows that I very rarely see my own.'

Hehe.

My New Series!

2011-01-11T13:31:00.000-08:00

Yay! I'm actually going to start posting again! About evil songs! Yay!

This new series is basically for me to try and get songs out of my head and into your head instead. Sorry! BUT IT MUST BE DONE!

So, this will start tomorrow. I'm looking forward to venting my troubles...and evil songs.

PS-Sorry for the really random post.

Quote Of The Day!

2011-01-11T13:27:00.000-08:00

From the lovely Coco Chanel!

'Don't spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.'

I like it.

Quote Of The Day!

2011-01-10T13:34:00.000-08:00

Ivor Novello was such a quotable person! And, as you can probably guess, I LOVE HIM!

'Things which do not require effort of some sort are seldom worth having.'

Sorry for the lack of in-depth posts. Have been getting ready to get back to school, and now I'm back at school, so it's work, work, work! But don't worry, I'll be back to proper posting possibly tomorrow!

Quote Of The Day (and Happy Birthday, Gracie Fields)!

2011-01-09T11:03:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday, Gracie!

'My work has meant travelling the world over, to great places and small, but home to me always means Rochdale and its gradely folk.'

Happy Birthday Elvis Presley!

2011-01-08T13:19:00.000-08:00

To celebrate Elvis' birthday, here's Return To Sender, one of my favourite Elvis songs. Hope you enjoy it!

Oh. No.

It's stuck in my head.

Quote Of The Day (And Happy Birthday, Elvis)!

2011-01-08T13:16:00.000-08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. PRESLEY!

'I knew by heart all the dialogue of James Dean's films; I could watch Rebel Without a Cause a hundred times over.'

Quote Of The Day!

2011-01-07T12:46:00.000-08:00

From Lana Turner:

'A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend. A successful woman is one who can find such a man.'

My Favourite Movies: Pillow Talk

2011-01-07T10:54:00.001-08:00

Purple and green may scream Barney, but I think it sort of works!

Quote Of The Day!

2011-01-06T12:59:00.000-08:00

From the AM-AZ-ING Lionel Barrymore:

'Half the people in Hollywood are dying to be discovered and the other half are afraid they will be.'