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Shar A @sharal.bsky.social · 2d

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Rob Chapman @scribblerrob.bsky.social · 3d

Who would have thought that Ron Mael not only has immaculate taste but immaculate reasoning too. This is a beaut of a read from start to finish.

The Quietus @thequietus.com · 3d

"The Who were charming to me when they were writing more situational songs. They didn’t necessarily concern world shattering issues, but instead really beautiful, miniature statements. [and] I love the artwork with the Heinz Baked Beans."

#RonMael of #Sparks on #TheWho Sell Out

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The Who Sell Out album cover. Pete Townshend has a giant deodorant under his arm and Roger Daltrey is sat in a tub filled with baked beans whilst holding a Heinz can. He also has baked beans on his face, clearly indicating that he has been eating them.

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 3d

Pope Leo quotes Hannah Arendt:

“The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or the convinced Communist, but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction and the distinction between true and false no longer exist."

www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...

Pope Leo calls for news agencies to stand as bulwark against "post-truths," lies and manipulation

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the "ancient art of lying" and manipulation.

www.cbsnews.com

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Stephen Graham @stephengraham.bsky.social · 3d

Whole country's as senile as their president.

Steve Benen @stevebenen.com · 3d

A few days ago, I wrote up a piece on Republicans routinely forgetting when Biden took office and how the problem seems to be getting worse: tinyurl.com/3bdxp3te

I suddenly wish I’d held off a few more days. (The “Biden FBI” didn’t exist on Jan. 6. Trump was president at the time.)

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Nate '𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕷𝖆𝖙𝖊' Carney @inapproprinate.bsky.social · 3d

Warren Zevon is finally getting recognized at the RRHoF! They'll be honoring him this year with a Musical Influence award. This is excellent news!

Lawyers, Guns and Money

YouTube video by Warren Zevon - Topic

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Mick @killiemesoftly.bsky.social · 2d

Tune in tonight!

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Bruce Gorrie @bsgorrie.bsky.social · 3d

Matt is ace

Matt Owen @mjowen174.bsky.social · 3d

If you could please do us a favour and RT (or whatever it is on here) my writing CV I would be extremely grateful. I am a very capable writer of words, mainly “humorous”’ and if you have some PROPER paid work for me, please DM me. Thank you for your time www.mathew-owen.co.uk

Home | Matt Owen | Freelance Writer

I offer a broad and diverse range of writing services. Get in touch!

www.mathew-owen.co.uk

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Mick @killiemesoftly.bsky.social · 3d

a woman in a red dress is sitting in a living room and says naughty

ALT: a woman in a red dress is sitting in a living room and says naughty

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Mick @killiemesoftly.bsky.social · 3d

I’m sorry that life is so tough being so clever and knowing. Feel free to take the day off.

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Tom Brogan @tombrogan.bsky.social · 3d

A great bit from Al Pacino’s autobiography when Diane Keaton finds out he’s broke.

Extract from page 248 of Al Pacino’s 2024 autobiography where Diane Keaton goes to speak with his entertainment lawyer.

Extract from page 249 of Al Pacino’s 2024 autobiography where Diane Keaton goes to speak with his entertainment lawyer.

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The Hollywood Reporter @thr.com · 3d

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of "Annie Hall," the "Godfather" films and "The First Wives Club," among many others, has died. Watch her light up the screen in a few of her most iconic performances. Read more about her life and legacy: bit.ly/471G72Z

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Justin LaLiberty @jlalibs.com · 3d

What an absolute treasure Diane Keaton was. Her wit never tired, nor did her style.

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Mick @killiemesoftly.bsky.social · 3d

The best…

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Andrew Harrison @nndroid.bsky.social · 4d

The BBC just can’t stop wasting licence fee payers’ money.

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Mick @killiemesoftly.bsky.social · 3d

It is very, very good. Une Fois Mais Poi Deux may be the coolest song in history.

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Mick @killiemesoftly.bsky.social · 3d

This is desperately sad. A truly amazing actress and a superb director. Her performances in The Godfather and Annie Hall are vastly different but both so genuinely brilliant.

DiscussingFilm @discussingfilm.net · 3d

Diane Keaton has sadly passed away at the age of 79.

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Mick @killiemesoftly.bsky.social · 3d

an elderly woman is sitting in a chair holding a cup and says oh well

ALT: an elderly woman is sitting in a chair holding a cup and says oh well

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Mick @killiemesoftly.bsky.social · 4d

Starts tomorrow night!

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Colin Smith @colinsmith.bsky.social · 4d

Concert poster for Lou Reed’s gig at Glasgow’s Apollo Centre on Monday 3rd June 1974.

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Mick @killiemesoftly.bsky.social · 4d

Unsolicited Flick pic

Mick @killiemesoftly.bsky.social · 4d

A brilliantly unique album. This and Clear Spot are my favourites.

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Nick Portnell @nportnell.bsky.social · 4d

Posting this picture of Jeremy Brett again as the last time I did I was travelling to Wales with my mum's ashes and probably didn't enjoy the replies as much as I could have done.

Jeremy Brett looking like some kind of sexy drug guru.

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Mick @killiemesoftly.bsky.social · 5d

Stopping abruptly at the bottom of an escalator?

Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 5d

You won’t believe what degrading practice the Pope just condemned

Communication must be freed from clickbait and misguided thinking, head of Catholic church tells journalists The Pope has condemned clickbait as a “degrading” part of journalism, at a private audience with global newswires. Australian media representatives were among those to hear directly from Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday with about 150 members of newswire alliance MINDS International. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Council of Geeks @councilofgeeks.bsky.social · 5d

Honest question:
How is Jared Leto still getting cast in would-be blockbusters?

In the last 12 years the only thing he was in that didn’t underperform or outright bomb was House of Gucci, which was an ensemble movie nobody remembers.

HOW is he still getting lead work in $100million+ movies?!?

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Mick @killiemesoftly.bsky.social · 5d

This series has got some astonishing stories and we’ve got even more beautiful shots of scenery.

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