Monthly Archives: December 2009

Book: Island Of The Sequined Love Nun – Christopher Moore

Posted on December 28, 2009 by ratatosk

It’s such a weird title, I couldn’t resist looking into it. Happened to have 400+ km of driving to do, and this nearly kept me awake. Satirical tale of a jet pilot who crashed a plane and emasculated himself on the … Continue reading →

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Book: Glorious – Eddie Izzard

Posted on December 25, 2009 by ratatosk

Technically not a book. Just an audio collection of a transvestite’s stand-up comedy. A very rants-y British ‘guy’. Random topics. Only thing even half memorable was a random rant about Darth Vader. Kinda dated. Not all that funny. Even Chris Rock had … Continue reading →

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Taking Photography Seriously

Posted on December 19, 2009 by ratatosk

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-gOc4cbD48[/youtube] Sometimes I feel that Malaysia just doesn’t take its photography as seriously as other people. But we’re getting there. Events here have reached a comparable level of disrobement. But the dancing still has a long way to go.

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Book: On The Road – Jack Kerouac

Posted on December 18, 2009 by ratatosk

A most appropriate title to read on a long distance bus ride. It’s supposed to be some great American novel, written in one continuous ramble with no chapters. The ramble doesn’t really work in an audiobook cos I can never … Continue reading →

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Book: Slam – Nick Hornby

Posted on December 17, 2009 by ratatosk

A 15yr old skater-boy gets his girlfriend pregnant. Family drama ensues. Skater boy also projects Tony Hawk, who gives him life advice. The book reads like Catcher In The Rye. But without the spoiled brat in the narrative. It’s a young boy … Continue reading →

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