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The Love of DOLLY

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I’ve always thought Dolly Parton was an incredible woman. A fantastic singer, song writer, business woman and philanthropist.

Dolly had a zest for life, always being warm, bubbly and fun.

I was saddened to learn of her death, but equally thankful for the fact she lived.

Dolly accepted LGBT people and spoke positively about the LGBT community, doing so before many other people with her sort of public platform.

But Dolly became an icon to me, when she famously said:

If I hadn’t been a woman, I’d have been a Drag Queen! – Dolly Parton

In this quote, Dolly wasn’t just saying she liked and appreciated LGBT people. Dolly was also saying, that if she’d a choice, she would have proudly been part of the community.

I knew Dolly was well-liked, but what I didn’t realise, is that for many people, Dolly was and is loved by them. Since the announcement of Dolly’s death, the number of visitors to my blog post Some Facts You May Not Know About Dolly Parton has exploded.

I once watched a TV interview with Dolly, where she told an interviewer a funny story. I’m going to share this story here, told by Dolly, in her own words.

The Time Dolly Lost A Dolly Parton Look Alike Contest

Once I dressed as a Dolly, an over exaggerated Dolly in LA. I was out there working and there’s this gay bar down on Santa Monica, close to my house and they where having a Dolly Parton look alike contest.

So me and a bunch of friends decided we’d go down there, because it would be fun, because we were all dressed up and me being Dolly.

So they had these big Drag Queens, I mean, they looked great too, prettier than I could ever dream of being, but anyway, when walked across the stage, if they applauded, you won the contest by the amount of applause, I guess you got free drinks or something.

So all these beautiful guys are walking across – these Dollys – all this tall – and here I come walking across the stage and I got the least applause of anybody.

So I’ve always said: “It’s terrible when you lose a Dolly Parton look alike contest.” – Dolly Parton

I feel privileged to have shared some of my time on this planet with this wonderful woman.

Write soon,

Antony

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Scott Mills & His Sacking From The BBC

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Late last week the BBC announced that they had sacked Scott Mills, Radio DJ, due to ‘personal conduct.’ Almost immediate after this announcement, it was reported that his BBC colleagues where shocked by this news.

Since then, there have been countless reports in the media and an infinite number of discussions online about Scott Mills and why the BBC sacked him.

I’ve read a lot of speculation, many assumptions and an awful lot judgements made about both Scott Mills and the BBC. But what I haven’t read are many facts.

I’m not sure why more details haven’t been shared with the public. But this noticeable lack of factual information seems to have led to most people to assume Scott Mills is guilty of something. Many people are assuming that Scott Mills has done something heinous and potentially illegal.

It doesn’t help that the BBC hasn’t got a great track record when it comes to dealing with abuses and crimes by its Talent/Stars. Just think of Huw Edwards & Jimmy Savile as examples of this.

The truth of the matter is that right now, we just don’t know why Scott Mills was sacked. I think that as time progresses more facts will emerge. As facts are disclosed, I hope they justify the BBC’s sacking of Scott Mills and their handling of the situation.

Otherwise, the BBC will be highly criticised and rightly so. If Scott Mills has done nothing wrong, or something very minor, the BBC’s actions could potentially not just ruin his career, but his life too.

I am choosing to reserve any judgement of Scott Mills or the BBC’s actions until I have more information and I suggest you do too.

Blog soon,

Antony

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Taylor Swift & Friendship Bracelets

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I recently heard this story about Taylor Swift and friendship bracelets. Before Taylor Swift was the global icon she is today, she used to host parties for fans. At these parties she’d perform her songs and gift fans a friendship bracelet.

Friendship Bracelets

I heard this story and thought: What a good idea!

So I’m offering everyone that’s ever bought a book from me, or one of my books on Amazon a free friendship bracelet.

To claim yours email me here.

Best Wishes,

Antony

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Lucy Spraggan Live at Manchester Academy

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On Thursday a good friend and I went to see Lucy Spraggan live at Manchester Academy.

We had a great time and Lucy was in great form. She also performed my favourite song of her’s balance:

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Write soon,

Antony

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