I already have most of the songs on the Pretty in Pink soundtrack. They’re on mix tapes or albums. I...
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Just Like Heaven
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Just Like Heaven
Everybody keeps saying that I’m so lucky. I don’t feel lucky. My mouth hurts, and my jaw. I’m sitting in...
George Michael is a Sex God?
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George Michael is a Sex God?
I had a dream about George Michael from Wham! and we were having sex. This was fine — well, maybe...
But Boy George is Still a Boy
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But Boy George is Still a Boy
I wasn’t about to say anything, not while we were out, anyway. It’s Sunday and late. I snuck in not...
Only Grace Jones Could Understand
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Only Grace Jones Could Understand
I couldn’t believe that Grace Jones was on the Pee Wee Herman Christmas Special. She arrived in a big wrapped...
Because Madonna Says I Can
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Because Madonna Says I Can
It takes less than a metre of fabric to make a bustier. But then there’s lining and buttons and definitely...
Remembering the Waiting Game
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Remembering the Waiting Game
This week marks the start of the annual fall/winter ready-to-wear shows. First, it’s New York, then London, followed by Milan...
Bryan Ferry is My Imaginary Boyfriend
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Bryan Ferry is My Imaginary Boyfriend
There are no pin-ups of Simon Le Bon in my locker — I’m no Duranie. When pressed I will begrudgingly...
Let’s Dance: Maybe David Bowie Can Help
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Let’s Dance: Maybe David Bowie Can Help
The college radio station broadcasts live from The Beach on Friday nights. David Bowie is playing and I am in...
This is Periodicult
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This is Periodicult
I haven’t counted the magazines in the little room, but there are hundreds, though fewer now than this time last...