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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 14h

There's one shot in tomorrow never dies that I always wait for. It so gorgeous. Like a real life jack vetttiano painting.

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 1d

I can heartily recommend starting the day with a cafe Cubano made by me and a couple of slices of amazing cake made my my best person.

an overhead photo of two slices on cake and a cup of creamy coffee on a white plate on a wooden table

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 1d

The way to make this work is you wanna kind of relax your eyes and focus through the post, then move your phone slowly away from you and it should appear

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 4d

My train just got cancelled because of "a large number of cows on the line outside Swansea" and I'm worried that @beefanddairy.bsky.social is staying into real life

a herd of cows grazing in a grassy field with trees in the background

Alt: a herd of cows grazing in a grassy field with trees in the background

media.tenor.com

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 4d

If you're wondering where all the chinos and scarves seem to have vanished to, well, I'm currently in the VIP area of the Cheltenham Literature Festival, and I can solve that riddle for you

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 5d

They're talking about killing leftist activists. They're talking about murdering people organizing in defense of immigrant communities, doing mutual aid work, and protesting their violence. They are talking about murdering people like me and my friends. We must do more than acknowledge it's fascism.

Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 8d

My gosh. After the US bombed multiple boats in the middle of the ocean, murdering people on grounds that they were allegedly "carrying drugs," the US Attorney General says "Just like we did with cartels, we're going to take the same approach, President Trump, with Antifa."

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 4d

The original Tron is one of my favourites films. I have a Tron tattoo. But I'm not going to see something with Jared fucking Leto.

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 6d

Tamworth! I'm here, and I'm bringing shenanigans with me!

Me, in sunglasses, looking up at the gorgeous Tamworth assembly rooms

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 6d

Absolutely right about Legacy. The OG Tron is a work of beautiful genius though

jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 6d

i’ll just say that TRON: LEGACY is a thoroughly mediocre film and an incredible audio/visual experience for when you’re in the right…state of mind. (see also: JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE SNYDER CUT)

mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 6d

Pretty confused by how TRON became a big-budget movie franchise. Was it a bit hit when it came out? No. Did it become a big hit on video/TV? Also no. Do people have fond nostalgic memories of it? Eh kinda but not really. Was it secretly great and critically acclaimed? No again

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 6d

Amazing movie

Large Cat @largecat.bsky.social · 6d

Daughters of Darkness (1971)

One of my all time favorite dialogue exchanges, as only the great Delphine Seyrig can bring home.

#FilmSky #HorrorSky #Criterion

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 6d

WOMEN DONT HAVE AUTISM, THEYRE JUST *DIFFICULT*

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 6d

I got my autism from the antifa circumcision parties

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks to everyone that came to my book launch this week.
I wrote a little thing about it, because it was A LOT.

matricardo.substack.com/p/the-actual...

#writer #photography #kidsbook #books #author

The actual book is not edible

Earlier this week I joked that the great thing about being a performer who is also a writer is that you can move away from the week long anxiety attacks that go along with putting on a show.

matricardo.substack.com

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 8d

So here's what I learned yesterday: When you accidentally eat chicken after being vegetarian since the 80's, your body KNOWS.

a man in a boat is holding a sign that says " i feel sick "

ALT: a man in a boat is holding a sign that says " i feel sick "

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks to everyone that came to my book launch this week.
I wrote a little thing about it, because it was A LOT.

matricardo.substack.com/p/the-actual...

#writer #photography #kidsbook #books #author

The actual book is not edible

Earlier this week I joked that the great thing about being a performer who is also a writer is that you can move away from the week long anxiety attacks that go along with putting on a show.

matricardo.substack.com

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 8d

Very excited to be appearing at the Cheltenham Literature Festival this Sunday!

There will be tricks and jokes and Qs and As!

www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/the-m...

#kidlit #childrensbook #kidsbook #writer #cheltenham #author

a picture of my generously photoshopped face with the cheltenham lit fest branding. I am in a hat. I look good, but it *is* quite an old photo. haha

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 11d

This week was MANY shows. Exhausted. Contented.
I'm a lucky boy. A lucky tired boy.

#artist #photography #onstage #ontour #theatre #liveshow #cabaret #burlesque

Photo from behind of me on stage lit by spotlights, in a tan hounds tooth suit, probably in the midst of being sarcastic.

Photo from the side of me on stage lit by spotlights, in a tan hounds tooth suit, almost definitely in the midst of being sarcastic.

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Andrea Junker @strandjunker.com · 12d

“Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared.”

Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 14d

In this months newsletter, I tell the story of doing my first literary festival this past weekend, and how it was a complete disaster, and also brilliant fun!

#writer #substack #funny #photography #author

matricardo.substack.com/p/bernardo-b...

Bernardo bought my luggage

How my first book festival was a total disaster and brilliantly fun

matricardo.substack.com

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 14d

It's not naivete, it's racism.

Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · 15d

Surprisingly lame excuse around obvious censorship coupled with a weird can-you-believe-they-are-not-all-on-camels naïveté about Saudi Arabia. Really a sad miss by Bill Burr www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general...

Bill Burr Defends Performing at Controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival: “They’re Just Like Us”

The actor-comedian details his experience at the event: "Definitely one of the top three experiences I've ever had ... I think it's going to lead to a lot of positive things."

www.hollywoodreporter.com

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 14d

Whenever I realise I'm info dumping: "Then me and my friend were about to press it, but the man said not to press it, but we pressed it anyway! And we ran and we hid in this giant tire. Oh, yeah, and my other friend was already there..."

Willow @rockshrimp.bsky.social · 15d

what's the stupidest/randomest Simpsons quote that lives in your head rent free? Mine is the urge to say "you said go to bread" every time I am about to head to bed.

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 15d

Last weekend I did my first literary festival

It was an unmitigated disaster and also a brilliantly fun time

This months newsletter tells the story...

#writer #kidlit #author #jersey #funny #photography #actuallyautistic

matricardo.substack.com/p/bernardo-b...

Bernardo bought my luggage

How my first book festival was a total disaster and brilliantly fun

matricardo.substack.com

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 15d

@faberchildrens.bsky.social @faberbooks.bsky.social @watsonlittle.bsky.social 😍

Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 15d

Last weekend I did my first literary festival

It was an unmitigated disaster and also a brilliantly fun time

This months newsletter tells the story...

#writer #kidlit #author #jersey #funny #photography #actuallyautistic

matricardo.substack.com/p/bernardo-b...

Bernardo bought my luggage

How my first book festival was a total disaster and brilliantly fun

matricardo.substack.com

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 15d

Last weekend I did my first literary festival

It was an unmitigated disaster and also a brilliantly fun time

This months newsletter tells the story...

#writer #kidlit #author #jersey #funny #photography #actuallyautistic

matricardo.substack.com/p/bernardo-b...

Bernardo bought my luggage

How my first book festival was a total disaster and brilliantly fun

matricardo.substack.com

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Mat Ricardo @matricardo.bsky.social · 17d

Antidepressants, espresso, exercise. Comfy chair by the window with laptop on lap and cat on rug. Notes in remarkable tablet.

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