Category Archives: The Mad Ones

The only ones for me are the mad ones…

in many ways voices are just like people…


In many ways voices are just like humans
sometimes we have important, insightful and worthwhile things to say, so you may want to listen…
but mostly we’re just full of crap.
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Writer David Mitchell- on conversing with the characters in his novels


Hearing voices others don’t and think you’re going crazy? Think again. In some cultures it’s those who don’t, or can’t  hear voices  who are regarded as troubled. Know that all kinds of people do hear all kinds of voices – … Continue reading

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walk like a man – Divine


The one, the only divine Divine. Walk Like A Man Oh how she tried to cut him down to size Telling dirty lies to his friends But his own father said give her up, don’t bother The world isn’t coming … Continue reading

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Planet Rock – Afrika Bambaataa and The Soul Sonic Force


Part people,Party people
Can y’all get funky? Continue reading

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the only difference between the sane and the insane…


The only difference between the sane and the insane is the sane have the power to lock up the insane.
Hunter S Thompson Continue reading

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They say time changes things…


They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. Andy Warhol Continue reading

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those voices in your head that say “You’re Shit!” – Nick Cave


Interview with songwriter, playwright, novelist and cool icon Nick Cave on his creative process and how, for him, “those voices in your head that keep saying: ‘you’re shit’ you know, and ‘it’s no good‘,” are a part that process. . … Continue reading

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Jack Kerouac reads from On The Road


Jack Kerouac reads from his On The Road. -Published 57 years ago yesterday. [And cheers to Mr.J. for that info] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzCF6hgEfto

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reality – much weirder than anyone’s imagination


I learned a long time ago that reality was much weirder than anyone’s imagination – Hunter S Thompson Continue reading

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No 9 Dream – John Lennon


Seemed so very real, it seemed so real to me Took a walk down the street Thru the heat whispered trees I thought I could hear Somebody call out my name as it started to rain So long ago Was … Continue reading

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