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“Julie Andrews” written by Richard Stirling
Lately I’ve come to realize that I’m a big Julie Andrews fan. Not just for ‘The Sound of Music’, or ‘Mary Poppins’, which are definite favourites. But for ‘Victor/Victoria.’ She also has a wicked sense of humour which I saw on the occasional “Carol Burnett Show” reruns.
I was curious to learn more about her life and career. Richard Stirling has spent his whole life reporting on Ms. Andrews so he knew what he was talking about. It was a tasteful biography and it was interesting to read about her childhood before and after the war as well as the trajectory her career has taken.
“The Lives of the Muses”, written by Francine Prose
This book was cool. Actually, it was pretty tragic but it was so fascinating. It talks of 9 women that inspired or influenced famous men and their art. It spans 1700’s to now. Not all the relationships were sexual. Not all the women inspired while they were with their men. Some women became famous in their own right, while others bore the mantel “Art Wife” with pride.
It’s a really absorbing look at how women evolve in the roles men place them in. Some of the more interesting women were Lou Andreas-Salome who influenced both Nietzsche and Freud, Gala Dali who had her way with Max Ernst, Paul Eluard and Salvador Dali, Lee Miller, a model turned war photographer and Yoko Ono.
PLAYLIST
- No Luck Club
- Janelle Monae – March of the Wolfmasters
- Janelle Monae – Violet Stars
- Air – Cherry Blossom Girl
- Hayden – Woody
- Santolgold – My Superman
- Erics Trip – Happens All the Time
- Julie Doiron – Don’t Wanna be Liked by You
- Raveonettes – My Boyfriends Back
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