Mister Quickly and Friends
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Derek Jacobi Interview Cancelled
- "Unfortunately the editors of this blog have decided not to air my interview with acclaimed Shakespearean actor Sir Derek Jacobi. This decision stems not from a criticism of his qualities as an actor, rather it is of the opinion of our editorial staff that Sir Derek Jacobi has not received sufficient radio coaching. I understand what went into this decision, as I also found it difficult trying to follow Derek as he employed various devices for dramatic effect. I'd lean closer yet as he lowered his voice to the faintest of whispers, coaxing me still closer with his breathy introspections. He'd then punctuate his story with a very dramatic pause. Awash in its silence I'd lean yet closer, our technical crew maxing out our mics in order to capture the whispery ephemera slipping from Jacobi's lips --- and then Jacobi would begin shouting in a moment of Shakespearean wrath, turning into a woebegone Lear figure with upraised arms and tears. The editors believe the Derek Jacobi interview to present far too many listening challenges. We apologise."
¶ 7:44 PM 2 comments
- "Unfortunately the editors of this blog have decided not to air my interview with acclaimed Shakespearean actor Sir Derek Jacobi. This decision stems not from a criticism of his qualities as an actor, rather it is of the opinion of our editorial staff that Sir Derek Jacobi has not received sufficient radio coaching. I understand what went into this decision, as I also found it difficult trying to follow Derek as he employed various devices for dramatic effect. I'd lean closer yet as he lowered his voice to the faintest of whispers, coaxing me still closer with his breathy introspections. He'd then punctuate his story with a very dramatic pause. Awash in its silence I'd lean yet closer, our technical crew maxing out our mics in order to capture the whispery ephemera slipping from Jacobi's lips --- and then Jacobi would begin shouting in a moment of Shakespearean wrath, turning into a woebegone Lear figure with upraised arms and tears. The editors believe the Derek Jacobi interview to present far too many listening challenges. We apologise."
¶ 7:44 PM 2 comments
Saturday, November 19, 2005
Mark Your Calendars
- "On Thursday at 5pm PST I will again be podcasting live from this blog, reading excerpts from my upcoming book on Magyar poetry and its relation to Hungarian historical memory, _The Magyars: Reelin' in the Magyears_. I've been assured that the technical malfunction which resulted in last weeks harrowing 23 second podcast of my 17 second electrocution has been repaired."
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- "On Thursday at 5pm PST I will again be podcasting live from this blog, reading excerpts from my upcoming book on Magyar poetry and its relation to Hungarian historical memory, _The Magyars: Reelin' in the Magyears_. I've been assured that the technical malfunction which resulted in last weeks harrowing 23 second podcast of my 17 second electrocution has been repaired."
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On the Campaign Trail
- "I hired a vougish image consultant to help me appeal to a younger demographic using edgy sloganeering and a bold new attitude. I feel I may have given him a touch too much discretion though. I also should not have neglected to inspect my campaign signs before they were distributed. Darn't if he wasn't a persuasive fellow though."
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- "I hired a vougish image consultant to help me appeal to a younger demographic using edgy sloganeering and a bold new attitude. I feel I may have given him a touch too much discretion though. I also should not have neglected to inspect my campaign signs before they were distributed. Darn't if he wasn't a persuasive fellow though."
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Saturday, November 12, 2005
Correction:
Last Monday I posted about a South East Asian Sex Tour I may be embarking on. In fact, I am going on a South East Asian Sax Tour with my swinging jazz combo. I regret the error. ¶ 7:14 PM 0 comments
Last Monday I posted about a South East Asian Sex Tour I may be embarking on. In fact, I am going on a South East Asian Sax Tour with my swinging jazz combo. I regret the error. ¶ 7:14 PM 0 comments
