It used to be alright at home. My dad would get pissed out of his brain every single night, and when the telly finished he'd storm out of the house like a lunatic to get to the Eel and Pie shop before it closed. He'd come home with enough for an army. I never liked the eels, just the pies and mash, and the liquor....
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velvet_petal:
Schizophrenic? I'm bleeding Quadrophrenic.
I had to go to this psychiatrist every week. Every Monday. He never really knew what was wrong with me. He said I wasn't mad or anything. He said there's no such thing as madness. I told him he should try standing in a queue at Brentford football ground on a Saturday morning. I thought it might change his mind. My dad put it another...
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niobe:
Ha. Velvet petal's first comment made me laugh. Sorry. 
I hope you get things figured out. *hugs*
I hope you get things figured out. *hugs*
velvet_petal:
Precisely like Happy Birthday, only on key.
And the sea will grant each man new hope . . . his sleep brings dreams of home.
- Christopher Columbus
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velvet_petal:
But you make it so fun. You really do. You are a very lovely fellow theaceface....and hot. That's why all we ladies love you!
arrabbiata_von_p:
thanks for the comment 
have a nice week!
have a nice week!
"We feel sorry for people who don't drink because when they get up in the morning, that's as good as they're gonna feel the rest of the day".
- Frank Sinatra
- Frank Sinatra
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dmac:
Perhaps the best and most quotable Sinatra-ism there is! 
_tryst_:
I so agree with ol blue eyes............ Whats going on woth you?
My inner creative is not a child. It's a teenaged over-eating shopaholic impatient egomaniac that simply happens to have a pencil.
- Pete Townshend
- Pete Townshend
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velvet_petal:
Dork or great artist? Van Gogh died broke and unappreciated.
vivid:
Thanks for your kind comment on my rejected set!!
xoxo
xoxo
Some guys they just give up living, others start dying little by little piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up, and go racing in the streets.
- Springsteen
- Springsteen
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velvet_petal:
That sounds like pure fun. I've got a head start.
jj_r0x0rz:
dying little by little piece by piece seems like something I see every day at work..
Those who wish to sing always find a song.
- Anonymous
- Anonymous
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bellica:
Thanks... Cool quote... 
bellica:
It just did, thanks...
Beware of sadness
It can hit you
It can hurt you
Make you sore and what is more
That is not what you are here for
- George Harrison
It can hit you
It can hurt you
Make you sore and what is more
That is not what you are here for
- George Harrison
anjuli:
saddness 
striped_eclair:
I concur...wise man that George. There's a reason he's my favourite Beatle
We'll take a trip for two around the world.
We'll have a bird's eye view of every single nation.
I could be what you wanted. I could be what you needed.
- Alien Ant Farm
We'll have a bird's eye view of every single nation.
I could be what you wanted. I could be what you needed.
- Alien Ant Farm
velvet_petal:
That sounds like a plan! Have rucksack, will travel.
Walk tall, kick ass, learn to speak Arabic, love music and never forget you come from a long line of truth seekers, lovers and warriors.
- Hunter S. Thompson
For Savana
- Hunter S. Thompson
For Savana
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velvet_petal:
aceface, you have been a naughty and mischievous boy!
velvet_petal:
I would say you are generally quite well behaved 99.35 percent of the time. I just saw your photo comment that is all. Hey, how's your mom doing? I don't know why, I thought of it but I did and was wondering if she's doing okay now.
Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
- Hunter S. Thompson
- Hunter S. Thompson
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savana:
I was just thinking about you on saturday actually. I miss you to. How are you? Also- random info.. Hunter S, is one of my all time Top 5 favorites.
dmac:
Huzzah! Glad you liked my fair city. Hopefully you found the weather not too yucky for your visit. (Our rainy season is fast upon us, I'm afraid.) Did you make it to Powell's Books? It's quite the literary pilgrimage.
All flowers in time bend towards the sun, I know you say there's no one for you, But here is one.
- Jeff Buckley
- Jeff Buckley
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velvet_petal:
That is a very sweet sentiment. Seeing how sunny you are, my friend, you can't help but bend a few flowers yourself. Hope all is well.
velvet_petal:
You made me giggle.