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wwwilson
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 12/18/2003 : 11:51:48
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I have been commissioned by Omnibus Press, a reputable London-based publisher of musician biographies, to write one about The Pixies and Frank Black. I would be enormously appreciative of any help anyone reading this might be able to offer.
Author, My Nite of Sin With the Pixies, and Later With Frank Black |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 12/18/2003 : 12:04:11
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You must be the chap I was chatting with by email earlier this month? Of course, I'm still delighted to help in any way I can. I should be updating the bios of the other band members after Christmas and our Pixies tribute CD, which may or may not help you.
Also, if you're looking for quotes, we have a growing collection of them. Ramona is the one to talk to, or check out this link:
http://forum.frankblack.net/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3120
For answers to some frequently asked questions, which you invariably know the answers to already (but one never knows), check out Mereubu's FAQ list:
http://forum.frankblack.net/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=961
Frank himself has posted here on numerous occasions. Check out members frnck blck and frankusblackus, both of which are alter-egos for him.
And of course the forum is an infinite source of people/wisdom, so post away if you have any specific questions.
Good luck!
 "Join the Cult of Frank / And you'll be enlightened" |
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 12/18/2003 : 12:18:11
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Hooray!! A pixies/FB book is long overdue. I'll buy it!
 "Join the Cult of the Theremin / It's Velouriatastic!!" |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 12/18/2003 : 12:25:16
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"Extracurricular | I’m the founder, writer/director, and one of the stars of The Ministry of Humour, the noted scripted sketch comedy and music quintet (www.londoning.com/minHum). I compose original music and produce records (www.londoning.com/sadie). I write fiction and poems. I do so love my work."
So, is that Sadie Sings (http://www.londoning.com/sadie/)
thing (from your CV on your website) your production work, and is that bio on her/your page ligit? Wow.
 Swedish Chef's "Dumpling of Wisdom": Øder tis moodle in der noggin tu smacken der ouchey und vinger-slingers ur to smacken-backen und fix de morkin, yøobetcha! |
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TheCroutonFuton
- Mr. Setlists -
USA
1728 Posts |
Posted - 12/18/2003 : 13:39:28
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A great Pixies website which should give you just about everything you need to know is http://membres.lycos.fr/alec/ right there, hehe. Excellent site.
 "Join the Cult of Gunn / And Then You'll Be Destined to be a Rock and Roll Star of Epical Proportions!" |
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 12/18/2003 : 14:29:46
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 12/18/2003 : 15:20:45
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 12/18/2003 : 15:26:06
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I have been commissioned by Olympia Press, a reputable Paris-based publisher of porn-star biographies, to write one about The Dwarfs and Snow-white. I would be enormously appreciative of any help anyone reading this might be able to offer.
Author, My Nite of Sin With the dwarfs, and Later With snow white
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STITCHES
= Cult of Ray =
USA
915 Posts |
Posted - 12/18/2003 : 15:27:49
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I am very happy to help with my now massive cock ring or anything else you need. Email me if you like.
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 12/19/2003 : 01:57:22
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Thank you very much, Mikey, I will of course e-mail you. Thank you for your support.
"I met a man/ he was a good man" |
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Danishboy
- FB Fan -
Denmark
175 Posts |
Posted - 12/19/2003 : 02:45:56
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Will it be out in Danish? Can you buy it in Denmark?If not you suck.
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wwwilson
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
9 Posts |
Posted - 12/19/2003 : 05:12:03
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All right, you scalawags. You've had your fun. Now it's time, emulating the exemplary Dean and Ramona, to help me write a perfectly wonderful book. I mean it, man. 
Author, My Nite of Sin With the Pixies, and Later With Frank Black |
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 12/19/2003 : 10:31:44
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heh - wild bunch here, eh?
Let me know if there's anything i can help with, through the website. |
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 12/19/2003 : 10:37:03
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Extra points for using the word "scalawags". My words for the thread hijackers were less polite.  |
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STITCHES
= Cult of Ray =
USA
915 Posts |
Posted - 12/19/2003 : 10:41:44
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"hijackers"? jeez, we have a little fun, and you try to label us as terrorists
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wwwilson
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
9 Posts |
Posted - 12/19/2003 : 10:57:58
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Originally posted by STITCHES
"hijackers"? jeez, we have a little fun, and you try to label us as terrorists
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There is nothing "fun" about derailing my attempt to get other people to do some of the heavy lifting for me.  I don't want to have to raise my voice here. Why don't you ogle photos of Sadie (www.londoning.com/sadie), whom I produced, or something while we grown-ups have our grown-up conversation?
All right. Groan-ups. 
Author, My Nite of Sin With the Pixies, and Later With Frank Black |
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STITCHES
= Cult of Ray =
USA
915 Posts |
Posted - 12/19/2003 : 10:59:58
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you're no fun. no fun at all. Your use of scalawags was pretty cool though
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 12/19/2003 : 11:02:55
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quote:
Originally posted by wwwilson
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Originally posted by STITCHES
"hijackers"? jeez, we have a little fun, and you try to label us as terrorists
There is nothing "fun" about derailing my attempt to get other people to do some of the heavy lifting for me. I don't want to have to raise my voice here. Why don't you ogle photos of Sadie (www.londoning.com/sadie), whom I produced, or something while we grown-ups have our grown-up conversation?
All right. Groan-ups.
Does that mean we can be your ghost writers, then? :) Did you really write for Creem? Where can we read some of your work online? 
Swedish Chef's "Dumpling of Wisdom": Øder tis moodle in der noggin tu smacken der ouchey und vinger-slingers ur to smacken-backen und fix de morkin, yøobetcha! |
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STITCHES
= Cult of Ray =
USA
915 Posts |
Posted - 12/19/2003 : 11:04:59
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did you really produce that Sadie girl? or was that a joke?
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wwwilson
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
9 Posts |
Posted - 12/19/2003 : 11:08:02
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Yes, I did indeed write for Creem. And yes, by all means you can be my ghostwriters, with the proviso that I get to pass all your hard work off as my own and then keep all the money!  Yippee! Lots of my work is anthologised at www.rocksbackpages.com, and there's a deluxe interview with me at www.rockcritics.com/Mendelssohn.html. I'd love to keep chatting, but Top of the Pops is about to come on here in the UK, and I'm breathless to see the new Victoria Beckham video. Hubba hubba!
Author, My Nite of Sin With the Pixies, and Later With Frank Black |
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STITCHES
= Cult of Ray =
USA
915 Posts |
Posted - 12/19/2003 : 11:16:35
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you dirty old man
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BrendanT
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
907 Posts |
Posted - 12/19/2003 : 11:18:08
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wwwilson,
Have you seen the Catholics and Frank perform lately?
I am assuming that if they want a book written pronto they must be hyped about the prospect of cashing in on the reunion? Just a guess.
Best of luck. Remember he can be a moody guy.
Strummer-man
I had me a vision!
It's step, hip, step, pivot! Are you trying to piss-off the volcano?! |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 12/19/2003 : 11:20:33
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Do you actually like the Pixies and Frank Black? I ask because your production of "Sadie Sings" seems very very different.
Swedish Chef's "Dumpling of Wisdom": Øder tis moodle in der noggin tu smacken der ouchey und vinger-slingers ur to smacken-backen und fix de morkin, yøobetcha! |
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wwwilson
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
9 Posts |
Posted - 12/19/2003 : 11:27:26
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No dirty old man, I. Lusted after Sadie (who's 22, by the way) in my heart, but was otherwise the picture of discretion and restraint.
She is indeed a whole different kettle of fish. I think sometimes very glossy pop can be just as subversive as abrasive punk, maybe even more. Lulls people into a false sense of security, innit?
Did indeed see FB&TC only a few weeks ago at Shepherds Bush Empire. Realised that Maynard James Keenan learned everything he knows from FB. Was impressed by Mr. Rich Gilbert's fancy footwork. Know too well that FB (and his management) can be mercurial. How to overcome that, do you suppose?
Anyone out there with any good anecdotes?
Author, My Nite of Sin With the Pixies, and Later With Frank Black |
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STITCHES
= Cult of Ray =
USA
915 Posts |
Posted - 12/19/2003 : 11:33:58
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my referring to you as a dirty old man was more about your near-obsession with victoria beckham than sadie
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6187 Posts |
Posted - 12/20/2003 : 03:31:38
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I have some nice dutch interviews lying around here with nice pictures
also from the pixies era
give me your e-mail and it's yours
 "I joined the Culf of Frank/ And now I do not know what...to do" |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2004 : 13:47:48
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Mr Wilson,
You called me a "scalawag" (what the hell does it mean?).
My honour has been wounded by a miserable, autocongratulating paedophile who felt inferior after seeing my wonderful peace of prose shining on him.
I see only one solution : a Duel au pistolet. On this very forum. By Napoleon, I will hold my revenge.
"I met a man/ he was a good man" |
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wwwilson
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
9 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2004 : 14:17:56
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quote:
Originally posted by Adnan_le_Terrible
Mr Wilson,
You called me a "scalawag" (what the hell does it mean?).
My honour has been wounded by a miserable, autocongratulating paedophile who felt inferior after seeing my wonderful peace of prose shining on him.
I see only one solution : a Duel au pistolet. On this very forum. By Napoleon, I will hold my revenge.
"I met a man/ he was a good man"
Author, My Nite of Sin With the Pixies, and Later With Frank Black |
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wwwilson
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
9 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2004 : 14:18:57
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[quote]Originally posted by Adnan_le_Terrible
Mr Wilson,
You called me a "scalawag" (what the hell does it mean?).
And I shall call you the same thing again, sir, not to mention a cheese-eating surrender monkey. Ha!
Author, My Nite of Sin With the Pixies, and Later With Frank Black |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2004 : 15:14:02
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This monkey's gone to heaven
"I met a man/ he was a good man" |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 01/06/2004 : 15:20:28
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Good grief. Its spelt scallywag, as in a wag from Liverpool. I mean...
 "I joined the Cult Of Cheese/E-Damn!" |
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wwwilson
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
9 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2004 : 15:32:40
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Enough of this tomfoolery, my friends. Can we please get back to the important business of supplying me with material for my forthcoming book, which you want to be interesting and compelling just as much as I?
Sheesh. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2004 : 16:34:10
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no fair, i wanted to write this..
good luck though. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2004 : 16:45:36
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i hate to sound like a dick, but here goes: i don't know how comfortable i feel about someone writing the Pixies / Frank Biography and needing to scour the fan page for information.
shouldn't you naturally be drawn to the material (Pixies/Frank Black) that you'd already know quite a bit about the subject? and/or already have done ample research? isn't that your job as a writer?
visiting the discussion forum here seems like an excellent, additional source of information.. but shouldn't you already have your ducks in a row, to some degree? you're just blindly saying "supply me with useful information.".. do you have any specific questions perhaps?
also, are you a fan? why did you chose to do these books?
yes, i'm defensive..
[editing to sound less harsh]:
yeah, honestly, best of luck.. and the books will probably benefit from a slightly more objective viewpoint, as opposed to them being written by an obsessed freak fan. i, like you, hope they turn out great.
maybe you could set up a question answer forum here, and use this as a Frank Black think tank, which it is. between everyone here, you could probably find out just about anything you want. |
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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
2025 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2004 : 17:03:01
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I heard he eats his french fries with icecream.
wait no that's me.
She aches just like a woman, but she breaks just like a little girl. |
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2004 : 23:50:52
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You mean his FREEDOM fries ?
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