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First year gone

Well that's it, from Monday I'll be back in Coventry for (about) 2 months; without my bros but will all the Bond! It's going to be odd not being verbally abused every day and being told Roger Moore is the worst man on the planet since Vlad the Impaler; no doubt I'll end up swearing at myself in the mirror. To recover this blip in my mood I'm enduring a marathon of 'The Saint' (the black and white episodes) followed by a marathon of 'The Saint' (the colour episodes). Come the week of the 20th September disorder will be restored, one of my three best friends is moving to Leicester and DMU, the Wolfpack will be full and there will be a Bond film marathon to work in the new television; plus Star Wars and Batman (proper nerd fest). As I close one door, I'm waiting for the key to open the other.

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From halo to Her Majesty's Secret Service.

Things going wrong with university finances can really bring you down, I sound like one of those 'accident/ insurance' commercials, and when it's nothing to do with you personally it's plain annoying, leading to sorrow and depression. My cure - Roger Moore.

'The Persuaders!' is the greatest television series ever, but I've seen them all recently. 'The Saint' is the second greatest television series ever created but the colour episodes are played non stop on ITV4 and frankly the black and white ones are better; grittier and more real; sharper suits and prettier girls. I think the character of Simon Templar surpasses Bond by a long shot (pun intended) because he's the man next door, the guy in the pub that everyone loves and someone who wants to help out of shear care; not because it's his job and as a learning actor I will hereby say that the role I want to play more than any other (contrary to popular belief) is Simon Templar, better known as 'The Saint'. It's utter entertainment in 50 minutes - what more could one want?

However, Moore's stint as 007 surpasses all other actors' attempts (in my opinion) as he's smarter, more charming, more debonair and that fools the villains; they underestimate Moore's Bond and when he punches them down with one blow, they're shocked and that's what a secret agent needs to do, fool and outwit the enemy so when he/ she strikes, it's uncalculated on the villain's part. I could watch: 'Live And Let Die', 'The Man With The Golden Gun' and 'The Spy Who Loved Me' 'til the cows come home because there's always something new one can find in those films (indeed all the 007 films); a little gem be it an error or a quip that previously one overlooked. So if you're going to watch a 'Bond film', watch a Moore one as 'there's no sense in going off half cocked'.

Ye Olde Hollywood

I'm back on track with my old Hollywood movies, especially those of (the great) Cary Grant. In my opinion Cary Grant is the king of the romantic comedy, he's charming, suave, smartly dressed and English. I recommend all of his films to any developing movie buff or someone who just likes to be entertained. However, he's not all peaches and cream, he throws into the mixture the odd dramatic performance and when he does, boy watch out! The partnerships between Grant and legendary director Alfred Hitchcock are not to be missed, the likes of 'Suspicion' and 'North By Northwest' are classics in both suspense and in their own right. But if you're after general recommendations: 'His Girl Friday', 'Mr. Lucky' and 'Charade' are all great fun. A film is due out (at some point) revolving around the making of the great movie ' The Quiet Man' and this new film is to star Roger Moore! Therefore, logically, I had to find out about the film which inspires the former 007 to return to the big screen. Enter John Wayne and a fight that spreads over 10 miles or so, great movie, great cast and a great theme tune. From that I've looked into Wayne's career on and off the horse and the films are just sheer fun, please watch 'True Grit' and 'Brannigan'; 's all good.

2011

New year, new style and new 'oh I better do its'. I'm not one for making new year's resolutions because I never keep to them and I think they're quite pointless; Oh it's the new year so I'm going to improve myself someway - do that anyway! I'm a tad fed up with jeans so I've got quirky trousers, a tweed jacket and plenty bow ties (cheers Matt) which is now going to be a new casual/ eccentric me, but I'll still keep up the Bond influence or else, who is Glenn? I've recently rediscovered my love for gothic horror (namely Dracula and Jekyll and Hyde) so all's good in MorbidLand. Due to the amount of essays that are looming overhead I think it's better to at least start the essay when it's set and perhaps do an hour each night, rather than rush it over three (NERD ALERT). Finally, undying love for Rihanna (nom nom nom nom nom) and a pair of black, silk pyjamas (Double-Wow- Seven). Happy new year to you all.

Hmmm.

Wow I haven't done this in a while, shame, it's probably the best out of all the social network sites (hope the bosses of 'tumblr' are reading this; I love you).

Well, it's been a tumultuous first 11 weeks of university but it's been fun overall, there are certain people who should just leave now (but it wouldn't be as fun and we wouldn't have someone to talk about behind your back if you should go; so stay). It's not all about being a tree, not at all, there's been that much reading and so many people's names to remember of which I remember 2, a performance per art movement and it's all been artsy fartsy stuff (it's quite good-ish). Three essays to be handed in before the week is out, the first had to be handed in by noon today and I handed it in at 11:55 (I'm never doing that again) and I haven't started the other two that are both due in on Friday - I'll start one later. But it's nearly Christmas and I get to return to Coventry and go mad with all my friends; how madness should happen (I miss you guys) and I have a new 'Christmas With The Rat Pack' CD which is awesome so all's well at the moment. Let's see what the holidays bring. Happy Holidays.

Warwick today

The last time I visited Warwick Castle, I must have been about 7 and all I cared about was the knights in shining armour and that medieval lark. But this time round I, with my grandad, went round enthralled by the lavish periodic rooms, portraits and (of course) the dundgeon. We went round te dundgeon expecting to be left alone to 'admire' the scenery but nooooooo, we were summond into myriad rooms and introduced to the: plague victims and black priests, the cook who used rotting flesh in meals, the torturer, the judge and th executioner. The torturer told me to raise my arm, I obliged and he sayed, "Ooh a volunteer". He threw me into this awful chair and bound my hands to the arms (more like "Live And Let Die" than 'Die, die, die!"), he then proceeded to show me and the audience some charming instruments and their purposes. By the time we left the dundgeon I had no tongue and no 'special impliment'. Still I recovered quickly after a treck up and round the ramparts and towers, and a cultural indulgance after strolling through the peacock/ rose gardens, overall a splendid day with my favourite person.

University

It's finally hit me that in just over a month, I'm off to University for a three year course. I can quite confidently say that it's going to be one of the quickest periods of my life as it seems like only yesterday that I started Caludon's 6th Form, but also it's going to one of the greatest eras I'm to ever endure and I swear that I will make it the most fun time; difficult without all the lovely and unforgettable friends I've made over the last: 2 (6th Form), 4 (years 7 - 11) and 8 (nursery - year 6) years - WOW!!

Alas, the beauty of social network sites will keep our bond strong and I personally promise to inconvenience myself to the highest degree to stay in touch with them because I have so much love for them all.

Look out Leicester, I'm on me way.

Monday

I did fancy a jog today, I'm on a diet and I thought it would benefit, but once you've sat down, had a coffee and began watcing a documentary about the making of "Casino Royale" you just go off the idea. Further plans for university have been noted, important things like: Nearest bars and what films to take. All in all I can't wait and it's going to be tremendous fun. Results day on Thursday and I'm not optimistic about that I can assure you; as unimportant as art is to my career and university course it's nice to have the whole package and to know that two years on a stupid course with the wrong teacher payed off. Alas, Cary Grant and Sophia Loren in "Houseboat" will settle me down.

Sundays

I couldn't have asked for a nicer Sunday; on which I usually endulge in the art of laziness. Warm, bright weather (of which I am now growing fond) a clean room with new, clean sheets (thank you mother) and David Attenborough's "The Blue Planet". A Martini wouldn't go amiss at this moment.

Awwwwwww

I'm really in the mood for moving and poignant films like, "The Greatest" and "Remember Me". Any other suggsetions?

Isn't this "Twitter"?

So, all I do is update you according to how I feel - bit like Twitter then, eh?

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