Paul Rance
Paul Rance is the author of Mother Becomes Stardust, the co-founder of small UK publishing company, Peace & Freedom Press, which began publishing in 1985. Paul founded the booksmusicfilmstv.com website in 2005.
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Bugs Found in Water Droplets on MarsBugs found on Mars. Probably the biggest news story of all time. -
Happy Birthday, MotherAn article about my Mum's treatment by the State - and mine. -
Justin Bieber and Other Goody Two Shoes of MusicA light-hearted look at the good guys of music, from Pat Boone to Justin Bieber.
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David Bowie: 13 of His Greatest SongsDavid Bowie has rarely been conventional, so a top 13 list of songs seems more fitting than a top 10.
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Strange Behavior: The Norm in the Music Industry!Celebrities are a law unto themselves. None more so than music stars such as Britney Spears, Prince and Phil Spector.
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Breathtaking Music Moments: The Good and the BadStrong musical memories will always stay with us, from the deaths of Elvis Presley, John Lennon and Michael Jackson to Live Aid.
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The Top 10 Popular Music LegendsI dare say this article, about the top 10 popular music legends, will put the cat among the proverbial pigeons.
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Music in the 21st Century: Will Robots Rule?How detached will music fans be from their idols in the 21st Century?
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The Magic of Music TherapyThe power of music - based on a personal experience. -
The Rock Immortals: The Greatest Band You've Never SeenThe Rock Immortals are a band that we may take a while to see...
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The Crazy World of Drummers: The Nice Guys of RockYou'd be wary of living next door to a drummer, but there'd be ideal company in a bar.
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Ziggy Played Guitar: The Axeman ComethRock guitarists are normally intelligent, creative and rarely dull. Here's my article on some of the liveliest and most talented.
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Captain Beefheart - an ObituaryCaptain Beefheart died on December 17th, 2010. This article shows why he was so unique.
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10 of John Lennon's Greatest SongsThis top 10 list of John Lennon songs could easily have been 30 or 40, 50, 60!...
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Captain Kirk's Thanksgiving GiftThink of the poor turkeys at Thanksgiving...
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Johnny Cash - a Cool Icon for All AgesJohnny Cash was one of the most popular singers who has ever lived. Here I explain why.
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Snooky Ookums HaikuSnooky Ookums was named by my Mother after the song of the same name. I found him dead under our conifer on October 25th, 2009 - just 6 weeks after his, and our, beloved Apricot passed away. -
Top 10 Wild Men of Rock MusicTen wild men of rock music who'd have been fun (not) bringing round for dinner.
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Happy 70th Birthday, John LennonJohn Lennon was a true 20th Century icon, and as his 70th birthday approaches he can probably be considered the most important figure to ever have emerged in British popular music. -
Who's a Pretty Girl?Lion King (right) admires Apricot in 2004. -
Apricot Haiku (July 10th, 2004 - September 14th, 2009)A haiku for the beautiful Apricot, who died a year ago today. I gave Apricot the rather grand full name of Apricot Columbus, because she liked exploring. -
Terry Jones - Funny in Monty Python, but Not when Burning the KoranTerry Jones used to make me laugh, but not the Florida pastor of the same name...
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Music's Saddest Club - the 27 ClubRolling Stone Brian Jones died in 1969, aged 27. Several more rock stars were to die at the same age in a short space of time, and all were to become members of what is known as the 27 Club.
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10 Songs to Make Your Heart SingMusic is one thing that surely affects all of us, emotionally. Here's ten songs that make my heart sing, and hopefully yours. -
Diary of a Struggling WriterThe life of a struggling writer sucks. Your life could end up like this if you're not careful...
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Is Simon Cowell Good for Music?Simon Cowell is the maker and breaker of a lot of musical talent in America and the UK. Is he himself good for music? -
Dreadfully Inaccurate Biographies: No. 4 - Genghis KhanSilly and inaccurate biographies of famous people, which will include five facts which are accurate. Number four is a guy who liked conquering - Genghis Khan.
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The Monkees Best 10 SongsThe Monkees were a great pop band, and here's ten songs that prove it.
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Music's Bad Girls - from Bessie Smith to Lady GagaThe media loves bad girls. Publicly, they condemn them, but privately they love them. Here's a brief history of some of music's more outrageous female artists. -
Susan Boyle - The Unlikeliest SuperstarSusan Boyle is one of the unlikeliest superstars in music history, and here's my assessment as to why she became so popular so quickly.
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Top 10 British Rock Groups?My personal list of the top ten rock groups to come out of Britain. Feel free to voice your own opinions in the comments box. -
Mickey 'Halitosis' Hodge - Warhol StyleI know you've all missed him, so here's nine Mickeys to make up for it. -
How American Rock 'n' Roll Launched the British InvasionAn article about the British music invasion of the United States in the 1960s - and beyond.
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This May Be My Final Post on AC..Should I leave or should I stay...
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Selling OutSelling out - everybody's doing it!
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Movie Star Clerihews (3) - Yul Brynner, Tom Cruise, Errol FlynnThe third series of clerihews on movie stars.
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Why Does History Matter?A piece defending the right of history to exist!
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Mickeeigh's Fayvoritt Finges Hikoo by Lord Mickey 'Halitosis' HodgeThe Hodgester is gifted in many forms of poetry. Here, he shows you how to write a good haiku.
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Dreadfully Inaccurate Biographies: No. 3 - CleopatraSilly and inaccurate biographies of famous people, which will include five facts which are accurate. Number three is the hottest woman in history - Cleopatra.
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Personally Signed London Gangster Poet Mickey 'Halitosis' Hodge Souvenir PosterMickey - every woman wants to date him; every man wants to be him. He's kind to animals, children, old people, women, but if anyone disrespects him by laughing at him in his new hat... -
Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Sad Easter Egg of EdinburghNo. 30 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
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Nonsense Creatures: The Sad Easter Egg of EdinburghA Nonsense Creature for Easter! No. 30 in the Nonsense Creatures series. -
Golden Gate Bridge to Leave San FranciscoI left my bridge in San Francisco...
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Beautiful Aliens on Earth - an Earth Day PoemAn Earth Day 2010 poem.
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I Lyke Too Wright Gud Poetwee by Gangster Poet Mickey 'Halitosis' HodgeThe first published poem by Mickey 'Halitosis' Hodge.
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Dreadfully Inaccurate Biographies: No. 2 - Napoleon BonaparteSilly and inaccurate biographies of famous people, which will include five facts which are accurate. This time it's French superstar, Napoleon Bonaparte.
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My Life as a London GangsterPaul Rance reminisces about an enjoyable life gangstering in London. -
Clint Eastwood DrawingI don't agree with Clint's political views, but that's about all I don't like about him. One of my fave movie stars, and this is a the Man With No Name drawing I did from September 12th, 1990.
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Dreadfully Inaccurate Biographies: No. 1 - Leonardo Da VinciSilly and inaccurate biographies of famous people, which will include five facts which are accurate. We begin with the greatest genius in the history of mankind, Leonardo da Vinci.
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Great Rock Albums (2) Morrissey - You Are the QuarryA review of Morrissey's album, 'You Are the Quarry'.
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Theresa Wiza ClerihewClerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 21 - Theresa Wiza.
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Langley Cornwell ClerihewClerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 20 - Langley Cornwell.
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Christopher James Patton ClerihewClerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 19 - Christopher James Patton.
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The Snowdrop is a Flower HaikuMy second attempt at writing a haiku about the FLOWER called the snowdrop.
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Bethany Marsh ClerihewClerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 18 - Bethany Marsh.
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Great Rock Albums (1) the Beatles - Abbey RoadA review of The Beatles album, 'Abbey Road'.
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How to Self Publish Your Own BookPaul Rance's advice on self publishing your own book.
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Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Loud Leprechaun of LimerickNo. 29 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
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Nonsense Creatures: The Loud Leprechaun of LimerickA Nonsense Creature for St. Patrick's Day - two in fact!
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A Funny Photo of Boxer Dog Misery!Our Boxer dog Dano would have been 29 today (March 16th), but he could sulk for England if someone else was getting all the attention - as he is here with our little black cat Lucy in my Mother's arms!
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Baby Seal RequiemMy poetical protest against the Canadian seal hunt, which begins again shortly.
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Nonsense Creatures Limericks: Slug Chick LorraineNo. 28 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
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Nonsense Creatures: Slug Chick LorraineHippie Snail's girl, Lorraine.
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People of Britain: The Hampshire HogHampshire people are ferocious, and have a hog-like appearance. Their breath will knock out any outsider to their dwellings not equipped with a gas mask. The Hampshire hogs themselves find rancid breath quite alluring.
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Thomas Lane ClerihewClerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 17 - Thomas Lane.
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Mother's Day HaikuA haiku for Mother's Day (UK).
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Snowdrop HaikuA haiku tribute to the brave little flower that defies the harshness of a British winter.
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Rock Singer Clerihews (1) - Mick Jagger, Lou Reed, Chris MartinClerihews to sing along to!
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M. M. Rooni ClerihewClerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 16 - M. M. Rooni.
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Small Press Poetry Publisher's Advice to PoetsPaul Rance offers advice to the insecure poets out there...
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Alexiandria M Michaels ClerihewClerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 15 - Alexiandria M Michaels.
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People of Britain: The ScotScottish people, particularly the whole population of Glasgow, are know to drink three bottles of whisky a day. The Scots wear nothing under their kilts, and like to cross the English border on Sundays, scaring old ladies with their 'wares'...
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John Smither ClerihewClerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 14 - John Smither.
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Morag's Butt ClerihewClerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 13 - Morag's Butt.
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Han Van Meegerin ClerihewClerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 12 - Han Van Meegerin.
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Psychedelic HorizonA fourth poem from my 1980 poetry collection, 'Psychedelic Poetry'.
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Allana Calhoun (Tink) ClerihewClerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 11 - Allana Calhoun (Tink).
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Patti Walden ClerihewClerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 10 - Patti Walden.
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Christine Bruness Interviews Paul Rance Haiku!A haiku on Christine Bruness interviewing Paul Rance!
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David Reinstein ClerihewsClerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 9 - David Reinstein.
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James Collum ClerihewClerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 8 - James Collum.
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James Dean DrawingJames Dean (1931-1955) was a movie icon for rebellious youth, and died aged only 24. This drawing is from January 28th, 1991.
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Magena Fawn ClerihewClerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 7 - Magena Fawn.
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Orchiolum/Larry ClerihewClerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 6 - Orchiolum/Larry.
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Another Summer DiesA third poem from my 1980 poetry collection, 'Psychedelic Poetry'.
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Theatre of Blood Film Review - Vincent Price Gets EvenPaul Rance reviews British horror gem, 'Theatre of Blood'.
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Michele Starkey ClerihewClerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 5 - Michele Starkey.
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Christine Bruness ClerihewClerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 4 - Christine Bruness.
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Maria Roth ClerihewClerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 3 - Maria Roth.
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Paul Rance Begs You to See Psychomania - the Greatest Suicide Biker Movie of All Time!Paul Rance raises a glass to 'Psychomania' - the greatest suicide biker movie of all time.
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Faye Fairley ClerihewClerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 2 - Faye Fairley.
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Joanne Lynch ClerihewClerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 1 - Joanne Lynch.
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Wannabe Clerihewed?Paul Rance pops the clerihew question: Who is brave enough to be clerihewed? I'll put a link to the Associated Content page of everyone featured.
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Paul Rance Reviews Alley Cat by Christine BrunessPaul Rance reviews the 'Alley Cat' poetry collection by Christine Bruness.
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Photos of Dano the Boxer Dog by Peter RancePhotos of Dano (1981-1990) by my Dad.
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Memories of Dano the Boxer DogMy canine brother, Dano, died on March 1st, 1990. Here's my memories of my close pal.
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Movie Star Clerihews (2) - Kathleen Turner, Vincent Price, Richard GereMore clerihews on three big movie stars.
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List of Some Animal Welfare Charities and Organizations from Around the World - I-ZThe second list of animal welfare charities and organizations from around the world, with brief descriptions.
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List of Some Animal Welfare Charities and Organizations from Around the World - A-HThe first list of animal welfare charities and organizations from around the world, with brief descriptions.
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Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Panicky Pancake of Portland*No. 27 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
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Nonsense Creatures: The Panicky Pancake of Portland*A NC for (US) National Pancake Day! No. 27 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
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Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Nosebird of NantucketNo. 26 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
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Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Burnley Bee ManNo. 25 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
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Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Buck-Toothed Flying Tiger of BengalNo. 24 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
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Rock Drummer Clerihews - Keith Moon, Ringo Starr, Charlie WattsClerihews to bash your brains out!
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Movie Star Clerihews (1) - Brad Pitt, Michael Caine, Halle BerryClerihews on three big movie stars.
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Lincolnshire Yellowbelly Clerihew; Clerihew TutorialA clerihew, and a clerihew tutorial. What more do you need?!
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Missing Content Queen the First to a Billion Page Views on Associated Content?Associated Content missing content mystery solved.
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A Hundred Clubbing Cockneys Nightmare HaikuSometimes things can come back to haunt you...
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People of Britain: The Nottingham PersonNottingham people are owned by the Sheriff of Nottingham. He will exchange people for steel, timber, and iPods. Nottingham people are still beheaded for stealing apples, and Robin Hood's return is eagerly awaited.
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People of Britain: The Lincolnshire YellowbellySome Lincolnshire people are called yellowbellies, because their bellies resemble that of the 50-foot long, man-eating eels that creep about in the Fens.
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People of Britain: The Posh PersonThe posh people of England live in castles, with over 100 servants (slaves). Posh people never cry, and like to hunt endangered species and small, poor children. They are the most unpopular people in Britain.
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Abbey Road Studios or a Block of Flats?Studio that The Beatles made famous may close.
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Nonsense Creatures: The Nosebird of NantucketDon't worry, the ensuing limerick will be clean...
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Nonsense Creatures: The Burnley Bee ManBurnley is a town in Lancashire, England, and a bee is a symbol of the town's cotton industry. Their fierce soccer rivals include Preston and Blackburn (the town mentioned on The Beatles 'A Day in the Life').
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The King of the Nonsense Creatures - The Buck-Toothed Flying Tiger of BengalThe King of the Nonsense Creatures revealed, and no. 24 in the Nonsense Creatures series. He doesn't wear a crown, because it'd come off in flight! The Queen will be revealed later.
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US Underground Slang ExplainedPaul Rance goes into the dark depths of American criminal society, to discover their language.
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Cockney Rhyming Slang ExplainedPaul Rance reveals all about the mysterious world of Cockney rhyming slang. Go gently down the apples and pears (stairs) with him.
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People of Britain: The GeordieGeordies are timid people, who, mostly, live in caves in the North East of England, around Newcastle upon Tyne.
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People of Britain: The ScouserLiverpool people are known as Scousers (derived from scouse, an inedible Liverpool 'dish'). Scousers are cheerful and aggressive.
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People of Britain: The Cockney or CockerneyA typical Cockney or Cockerney. The 'love' and 'hate' tattoos on his ears mean that he's not friendly. The dagger and nail in his head, and the scars, indicate he has been involved in violence.
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Paul's Lonesome Valentine's Day SonnetA Valentine's sonnet for the lonely ones...
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Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Valentine Bird of Hartford/Hertford*No. 23 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
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Nonsense Creatures: The Valentine Bird of Hartford/Hertford*A NC for Valentine's Day! No. 23 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
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Psittacosaurus Pen DrawingAll these three dinosaur drawings featured on the cover of the Peace & Freedom Press booklet of dinosaur poetry and art, 'Dinosaur Delight 2', published in 1996. The Stegosaurus and Triceratops drawings were slightly modified with a frame in 2000.
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Triceratops Pen DrawingMy Triceratops drawing. Also from 2000.
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Alfred the Great, a Scolding Woman, and the Alfred Jewel - Part 2Alfred the Great's legacy, the White Horse myth, and theories on the Alfred Jewel.
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Alfred the Great, a Scolding Woman, and the Alfred Jewel - Part 1I once wrote a 25,000-word historical novel about King Alfred in my late teens or early 20s, but I destroyed it because I thought it wasn't up to much! Hopefully this piece on Alfred, his legacy, and the Alfred Jewel will survive a bit longer...
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Femina HaikuBy popular demand, Femina reveals all...
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This is Not the Real WorldAnother old poem from my 1980 poetry collection, 'Psychedelic Poetry'. Maybe my Nonsense Creatures evolved from this one!
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The Kitebird of Kentucky Arts & Compassion AwardsHow you can be a winner in the Kitebird of Kentucky Arts & Compassion Awards.
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Woman*An old poem from my first poetry collection, published in 1980 around the time of my 21st birthday. It was quite pretentious in parts, and I even spelt the title, 'Psychedelic Poetry', wrong (Psychadelic). But this is one of the better poems, I feel.
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The Compassion of Cats Part 2Paul Rance describes experiences with his own cats that prove felines do have compassion.
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The Compassion of Cats Part 1Paul Rance writes about remarkable cases of cats apparently showing compassion.
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The Crying SunA poem contemplating the Sun as a sentient being!
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Please Come Quickly - SpringA poem longing for the end of a particularly bleak winter...
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God HaikuThe big question - in a haiku!
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Did Tiger Woods and Britney Spears Have Fun at Barack Obama's SEX Farm?Tiger Woods, Britney Spears, Barack Obama, SEX farm. What more do you need to know?
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Star Trek Haikus (2)Four more 'Star Trek' haikus - Scotty, 'Bones' McCoy, Sulu, Chekov.
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A Million Page Views - How to Find Success Writing Articles on Associated ContentPaul Rance is at the foothills of AC hitsville, but he's never scared of handing out advice. Here he tells people how they can get a million page views on Associated Content.
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Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Timid Limbed Snake of TucsonNo. 22 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
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Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Hippie Snail of San Francisco (naturally)No. 21 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
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Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Laidback Ant of ArizonaNo. 20 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
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Paul Rance - the Greatest Man in HistoryPaul Rance tells a pack of lies about his life.
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Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Soccer Playing Seahorse of SpaldingNo. 19 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
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Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Panda Ballerina of Peterborough (England or Canada)No. 18 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
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Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Pirate Bat of PlymouthNo. 17 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
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Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Kitebird of KentuckyNonsense Creatures Limericks: The Kitebird of Kentucky. No. 16 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
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Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Bigfooted Winged Wolf of New JerseyNonsense Creatures Limericks: The Bigfooted Winged Wolf of New Jersey. No. 15 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
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Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Fighting Squirrel of LutonA continuation of the Nonsense Limericks series! Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Fighting Squirrel of Luton.
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Nonsense Creatures: The Timid Limbed Snake of TucsonThe third of a new batch of Nonsense Creatures for 2010.
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Superstars of Associated Content! - List Number 1A pat on the back for some of the best people on Associated Content.
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Using Twitter for Mutual Back-ScratchingPaul Rance explains how Twitter can really increase your page views.
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Nonsense Creatures: The Hippie Snail of San Francisco (naturally)The second of a new batch of Nonsense Creatures for 2010.
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A Drunken Article - Written While Seeing in the New Year with Jools HollandIt's probably never a good idea to submit an article written whilst drunk, but I'm a loose cannon, so I have... Here's how I saw in 2010.
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Nonsense Creatures: The Laidback Ant of ArizonaThe first of a new batch of Nonsense Creatures for 2010.
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Top News Stories of 2010So, how will 2010 turn out? Paul Rance's crystal ball is never wrong...
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Santa Claus Illustration (Mouse Art)Another illo with a mouse. With a greeting for everyone I care about - online and off.
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Lion King (July 10th, 2004 - October 11th, 2008)A poem for the great Lion King, who passed away a year ago.
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Wake Me Up when September EndsReasons to hate September.
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Paul Rance Interviews Danielle "L"Paul Rance's interview with talented good egg Danielle "L".
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Eric the Earthworm (Mouse Art)An illo with a mouse from 2000. Not yet a Nonsense Creature, but he could be...
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The Games We Play (War Poem)Like taxes, war seems to be always with us. Interpret this poem as you see fit.
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Worse Than Falling Down on an Escalator?Will these glitches ever end...
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Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Kissing Fish of KansasNo. 13 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
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The Lucky Seahorse of Weymouth HaikuHaiku to a seahorse which had a lucky escape.
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Nonsense Creatures: The Soccer Playing Seahorse of SpaldingNo. 19 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
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Nonsense Creatures: The Panda Ballerina of Peterborough (England or Canada)No. 18 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
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Nonsense Creatures: The Pirate Bat of PlymouthNo. 17 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
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Maria Roth & a Buttbird - the New (Gentler) Thelma & Louise*Those of you who have been following the dramatic story of the Buttbirds will be interested in this following twist. Are the Buttbirds being framed for the AC glitches? Or are they just like Lord Byron?
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Paul Rance Interviews Sondra CPaul Rance interviews Sondra C, the most prolific contributor on wikiHow, and now she's on Associated Content!
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She-Headed Wolverfly of My HeartInspired by JL Carey Jr's hybrid creation of a woman/wolverine/dragonfly. Read his related poem here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1755208/ ghazal_for_the_three_animals_of_my.html
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AC Glitch Blues...A poem about the AC glitches. I'd recommend that everyone clicks on source pages, say, every few days, as not all the 'published' notifications get through... Had to re-publish this because of a glitch...
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Nonsense Creatures: The Kitebird of KentuckyNo. 16 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
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Nonsense Creatures: The Bigfooted Winged Wolf of New JerseyNo. 15 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
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Nonsense Creatures: The Fighting Squirrel of LutonThis one's a bit personal! The FL and FA on the blades stand for two soccer authorities in England who heavily penalised my club Luton Town for, basically, not being run properly, and the club finished 92nd out of 92 clubs as a result! Ouch!
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Paul Rance Interviews Christine & Richard BrunessPaul Rance interviews Christine & Richard Bruness, two of the shining lights and good hearts on Associated Content.
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Sexy PotatoesSome of the hottest potato pictures you're ever likely to see... These spuds have no shame! These photos are about 5 or 6 years old, so the dirty little spuds got their just deserts and ended up in someone's stomach a long time ago.
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U2, David Bowie, Lou Reed, Boris Karloff, Soho, Sleeping Rough, Big-Bosomed Swedes, PigeonsA silly review of a couple of concerts from my young man days.
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Cat PoopThis is an item in my kitchen found quite often...
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Plastic Surgery VictimEver get the feeling you've been cheated? A funny (I hope) video for your amusement.
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Star Trek Haikus (1)With the new 'Star Trek' film out, I thought it was time to remember some of the great characters from this science fiction institution.
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Deer Cemetery - Watercolour/Watercolor & Corel Photo-Paint EffectsI used the head from a painting of a white-tailed fawn, which was slightly damaged at the bottom, and also created some crosses in Corel Photo-Paint, to make a statement on man. The white-tailed fawn could be any animal killed by man - including us.
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Rose HaikuMy first ever completed haiku, dedicated to a pink rose. I don't think I've come across anything sweeter smelling than this pink rose in our English garden. Though she can retaliate when being pruned...
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The Rolling Stones - a Career ReviewThe Rolling Stones are true rock greats, and here's my summary of their controversial and brilliant career.
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Why You CAN DrawThink you can't draw?... Time to think again.
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Girl Vampire Limerick (a True Story)After this event, in 1975, I remember trying to hide the teeth marks with a Luton Town FC soccer scarf and all sorts. I gave up in 2006. She said I looked Italian...
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Poems on Life 10: A Stanza on ChickensWe kept chickens as pets for years. Wonderful characters all of them.
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Poems on Life 9: A Stanza on RabbitsSadly, on Easter Saturday, I found a dead baby rabbit in the local bus shelter, which reminded me to complete this.
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Easter Egg LimerickYou can have an Easter egg too many...
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Barack Obama LimerickBarack Obama? What more can be said? Maybe time for a limerick...
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Edward Lear LimerickEdward Lear (1812-1888) made nonsense verse and the limerick very popular. Here, I give a nonsensical tribute to the weird and wonderful Mr. Lear.
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Paul Rants: Time for Elmer Fudd's ExtinctionAn article about hunting I had to get off my chest. It'll please some, it'll upset others.
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Barack Obama Art PosterThis is a drawing of Barack Obama completed on April 4th, 2009, and I had some fun with Corel Photo-Paint with several effects.
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Lion Cubs - Watercolour/Watercolor, Pastels & PencilA work of mine from the 1980s, of two enchanting lion cubs. When they got bigger I'm sure they would have said "Thanks", or eaten me...
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Dodos on Rampage in OhioThis was a very scary news story I came across on April 1st...
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Woody Allen DrawingWoody Allen is a bit of a tortured genius, but I'm a fan. This is a drawing from September 17th, 1990.
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My 30 Years as a VegetarianIf you've thought of becoming a vegetarian, here's an article which may persuade you to take the plunge.
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Priscilla Presley - Watercolour/WatercolorPriscilla Presley was married to Elvis, of course. Here's my painting of Priscilla from September 2nd, 1991. Corel Photo-Paint supplied the nice oval surround and background fill.
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Elvis Presley - b/w IllustrationElvis Presley (1935-1977) is arguably the most famous singer who ever lived. Here's my drawing of him, which I've dated September 24th, 1990.