The Halos

Eddie and Me

2009-05-30T18:03:00.000-07:00

I am currently blogging on my Valley of Dawn College blog website. My MA in documentary at Goldsmiths is coming along nicely and we are editing the film right now. Do follow me there.
Last night I met Eddie Izzard. He did a secret very small gig in Worcester and then came to the bar after to chat. He was funny, engaging, polite and I was a lolloping teen of about 15.
I have sometimes thought I might be friends with Eddie Izzard, which is a bit creepy, [for him] as I don't know him. Having said that, I thought that about Paula Yates before I met her, and she did become a dear friend.
It is very strange meeting someone when you feel like you know them, but you don't. It must be weird for them too, not very pleasant in fact.
He used to live around my area about 12-15 years ago as far as I recall and he was often about, shopping and what-not and not nearly as famous as he is now. He is kind of super famous now.
I am so used to video blogging that I did not have all my manners about me, and although he willingly made a sweet little video for me, there were times when I would have preferred to turn it off. If someone did that to me, I would think they were quite rude. So I won't be posting the rest of it, I shall only post the one he actively made.
Be great if he does watch my film when it is finished, surely he will appreciate a woman in a decent frock.
He said he would look at the trailer, but the trailer does not do this film justice, the film is beautiful and magical and spectacular.
and......
I never thought I fancied him before, but last night he was quite sexy and cute as well as funny, smart and polite. Ah. sigh.

Hot Couture

2008-03-17T06:48:00.001-07:00

This fashion parade come pyrotechnic extravaganza in January in San Francisco well Oakland actually, was fiery fabulous and fun.
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The best Brunch in the Entire World

2007-11-25T23:33:00.001-08:00

Seth, Jennifer, Adrienne and April do brunch. Now we get the complete and total lowdown on the amazing food of Vagafogo nature reserve. Yesterday Tap, (Air Portugal) were there filming the absolutely delicious food for the in flight video guide as to what to do in Brazil. It is that special! Yummmmmm.
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Vagafogo Eco-Reserve Goias Brazil

2007-11-16T10:23:00.000-08:00

Grant and Adrienne had a big day out at the eco-reserve with Catarina and Evandro, our erudite, windswept and interesting hosts, with all the faded glamour of Hollywood stars, Brazilian style.
They make all their own chutneys and jams from the fruits of their trees and there are over 200 species of birds in the forest, a toucan as well as monkeys and a gorgeous rockpool.
4.50 mins
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How to Make a Caipirinha

2007-10-05T13:29:00.000-07:00

1. Cut up a lime into eight sections.
a. With a sharp paring knife, slice off the ends, cutting far enough to remove the white pith.
b. Cut the lime in half lengthwise.
c. Cut out the white, fibrous part running the length of each half.
d. Flip the half over and make two evenly spaced cuts lengthwise and two crosswise.
e. Put the pieces in your glass and make your caipirinha.
2. Put 2 tsp of sugar in a smallish, heavy-bottomed tumbler, add the cut-up lime, and mash everything together with a wooden muddler. Like a mortar and pestle (Press just enough to extract all the lime juice, not so much as to make a paste.)
3. Add 2 oz cachaça.
4. Add cracked ice and stir.
5. Samba like mad.

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Mermaid Parade Coney Island NY

2007-06-28T07:56:00.001-07:00

Floats, boats, Mermaids, fun, sun, sand, rides and tacos. First Saturday of summer sees the fabulous Coney Island Parade.
5 minutes.
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Pig Art in Boulder

2007-05-18T03:30:00.000-07:00

Bryce LeVan Cushing aka MoonFireTower makes fabulous art from found objects. I visit a gallery in Boulder Colorado to meet him and his pig.
2.5 minutes.
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Crucifixion came to my street in NYC

2007-04-15T16:36:00.000-07:00

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The Crucifixion in NYC(Quicktime)
First it was the Sidewalk Sunday school, then the Tardis and now Jesus.

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Tardis lands in NYC

2007-04-14T05:12:00.000-07:00

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The Tardis lands in NYC(Quicktime)
First it was the Sidewalk Sunday school and now the Tardis in my street. NYC sure is fun.

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Sidewalk Sunday School

2007-04-04T10:15:00.000-07:00

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Sidewalk Sunday School (Quicktime)
Repent while you are still young and awash with sin, lest you deserve to be nailed to the cross.

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Nicholas and his Amazing T-Shirt Folding Machine

2007-02-23T13:05:00.000-08:00

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Nicholas builds his Amazing T-shirt Folding Machine (Quicktime)
See what a genius in NYC does with laundry on his mind.

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New Year's Eve and Day 2007

2007-01-18T16:22:00.000-08:00

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New Year's Eve and Day 2007 (Quicktime)
We have a fab New Years Eve in Pearl Beach, Australia. It's a dinkum Aussie do. Fireworks that fail and financial advice based on a hot source.

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Aliens are go!

2007-01-04T23:45:00.000-08:00

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Aliens are so cool (Quicktime)
I visit the fabulous Alien Watchtower in the Colorado desert. It's a swirling vortex of ET - Entertainment Today
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Aldo Perez

2006-09-13T02:31:00.000-07:00

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Aldo Perez (Quicktime)
A mini Documentary about Aldo Perez, the exceptional New York performer, comedian and musician.
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Half way around the World in 36 hours

2006-09-11T17:47:00.000-07:00

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Half way around the world in 36 hours(quicktime)
Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Chile, New Zealand and Australia, I visit them all.
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Rocky Mountain Karmic Cleaning

2006-06-14T17:17:00.000-07:00

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Rocky Mountain Stupa (quicktime)
See me explore a Buddhist Stupa in the Rocky Mountains and unravel all my Karma in a flash.
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Australia - Lucky for some

2006-02-03T18:15:00.000-08:00

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Australia, lucky for some, (quicktime)
See me explore Australia's refugee policy and find a solution, meet Maltese David Jesus Michael, who only wants to live in space and find a Chinaman trying to dig a tunnel home.
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The Very Strange Christmas Man in New York City

2005-12-11T22:37:00.000-08:00

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The Very Strange Christmas Man in New York City(QuickTime)
Repent, be saved and whatnot
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Flying to Brazil

2005-09-25T11:12:00.000-07:00

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Flying to Brazil (QuickTime)
Jeffrey Chu, the cinematographer and myself go shoot some Indians.
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