Interrobang

mcphonium @ 2008-04-27T12:22:00

2008-04-27T16:23:05Z

mcphonium @ 2008-03-24T18:39:00

2008-03-24T22:40:30Z

Neil Aspinall, a close friend of the Beatles and the man who ran the Apple music empire, has died, his family has revealed.

The 66-year-old worked as a roadie and accountant for the band before becoming chief executive of Apple Corps.

He was known by some in the industry as the real "Fifth Beatle".

In a statement released on behalf of Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, the company described him as a "great man" who would be missed.

In the statement, also on behalf of Beatle widows Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison, Apple Corps said: "As a loyal friend, confidant and chief executive, Neil's trusting stewardship and guidance has left a far-reaching legacy for generations to come.

"All his friends and loved ones will greatly miss him but will always retain the fondest memories of a great man."

Mr Aspinall went to school with McCartney and George Harrison at the Liverpool Institute for Boys.

When they started the band, he was their road manager and minder.

As their popularity grew, he stayed with them as an assistant and fixer until 1968, when he became manager of Apple Corps.

Taking on the role on the condition he would do it "only until they found someone else", he only quit the position last year.

He died in hospital in New York after a brief illness and is survived by his wife Suzy and five children.

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mcphonium @ 2008-03-23T16:43:00

2008-03-23T20:44:11Z

HELLO
HELLO
HELLO

Writer's Block: Good Catch

2008-03-21T16:40:14Z

Do you have a "catch phrase" for which you are known?

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Well, words I use too much, yeah. "Dude" and "what the shit?!" are among them.

Writer's Block: Eliot Spitzer's Resignation

2008-03-14T22:30:56Z

Do you think that Gov. Eliot Spitzer did the right thing by resigning his post due to his involvement with a prostitution ring?

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Nah, but only because of how people react. Like, "Oh! You're such a great person for giving in like that! You've really got a great sense of humility!" What? Course, I don't see the big deal, anyway. He could have done worse.

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2008-03-01T21:08:48Z

This is a test.

Writer's Block: One Day to Live

2008-02-16T18:31:29Z

What would you do if you had one day left to live?

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Blow all my money taking my friends and family to do they've always wanted to do and to see things they've always wanted to see. But I don't have that kind if money right now.

Ahem, Emma?

2008-02-11T02:47:09Z

You're pretty much the worst friend I've ever had. Except for maybe Rachael. but I have a feeling that she and I would get on fine, given a second chance. You just suck. Oh, and as an eighteen-year-old with an extremely limited social circle, damn is that saying something.

Why does everything you say have to be the right thing, period, no two ways about it? Seriously, I've never met anyone over the age of twelve who is so strangely self-centered as you are.

I've often wondered about people like you. The sort of people who are fine students, at least moderately-talented athletes/musicians/artists/whatever who are always saying things like, "I suck! I don't deserve these accolades!" Do you honestly believe you don't deserve the attention, or are you just looking for more attention? For people to coo over you and your achievements and tell you that, no, you don't suck, you're wonderful? At least in the case of yourself, dear friend, I believe it is the latter. Sorry.

I'm also tired of you complaining about your home life. Can it, okay? Do you think you're the only teenager ever who has felt alienated and put-out by your family? Oh, do shut up. YES YOUR EXPERIENCE IS ABSOLUTELY UNIQUE AND NO OTHER TEENAGER HAS FELT QUITE THE WAY YOU DO NOW. You are, indeed, a speshul snowflake.

Writer's Block: Repeat After Me...

2008-02-10T20:31:19Z

How have people pronounced your name? How is it supposed to sound?

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"Kayla" is pretty difficult to screw up, but I have gotten McKayla and Kayley a lot before.

Testing, testing

2008-02-10T16:02:11Z

capslock_beatle

Just testing something out....

2007-09-25T22:04:44Z

THE SEASON PREMIER OF HOUSE AIRS TONIGHT AT NINE PM ON FOX

HEYHEYHEY HOW YOU DOIN'?

mcphonium @ 2007-09-13T00:29:00

2007-09-13T04:31:43Z

You know, if I was a band director looking for a new assistant director, I would not hire a former Cavalier. Seriously, Lawless is a dick. He always has to be right.

Also,

Bahahahaha.

mcphonium @ 2007-09-13T00:28:00

2007-09-13T04:29:13Z

So. We're going to own North Gwinnett on Friday. Maybe not football-wise, but damn is their band bad. Relatively speaking.

mcphonium @ 2007-07-13T15:55:00

2007-07-13T19:58:57Z

Happy belated birthday to Ringo Starr!

and....

And happy birthday to Patrick Stewart!

Same age, just six days apart!

mcphonium @ 2007-06-27T22:09:00

2007-06-28T02:16:15Z

Okay Okay Okay. I've been away a long time, looks like I'll mess 'round here.

Since when is "okay" not a word? Is it not English anymore? But "OK" is? I am appalled. Appalled.

ANYROAD. See Larry King last night? Sir Paul, can you get much gayer than that? Heehee, Ringo is entirely nonplussed. He was like Paul's big brother. Like, "No, Paulie, we just don't do that." Heh.

Yeah. Band camp soon. Got to be officer this year, lucky me, but who cares, huh? Hope the freshman don't hate me. Also, Daniel stood us up. At his birthday party. WTF, Dean?

Got a job at Arby's in March. Work's fine, I guess. Mind-numbingly easy, but did I ever expect to be anything else?

Mur mur mur mur mur mur

Kadiith.

mcphonium @ 2007-02-18T23:07:00

2007-02-19T04:09:03Z

Happy 74th Birthday, Yoko Ono!

mcphonium @ 2007-02-14T00:03:00

2007-02-14T05:04:31Z

Hellohellohello.

So. Need motivation. Force myself to write at least a few sentences a day. Will not allow Robbie to surpass me.

Congratulations to Eric!

mcphonium @ 2007-01-12T16:55:00

2007-01-12T22:00:58Z

Hey, so. Why do I even bother here? I don't know. Maybe I should just give up and let this thing rot. My myspace is more active, but I'm not really popular there, either.

I can get into R-rated movies now. And donate blood. Lucky me.

So Sorry

2006-12-24T07:24:27Z

I posted nothing for John on his death day. I'm sorry. So, just remember what John stood for, regardless of whether you enjoy his music or you think Yoko's just awful, forget it. Who really cares? Just remember that he just wanted the best for this world and the people in it.

RIP John W. O. Lennon
9 October 1940- 8 December 1980

Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time

2006-12-24T07:19:12Z

Prediction: Andorra will stage a hostile takeover of Spain.

Christmas Presents Recieved Thus Far
Bubble Bath
Imagine memorial poster
$10 card for Best Buy
$25 card for Wal-Mart

Christmas Presents Given Thus Far
plastic jewelry box
chapstick/nail polish/sticker set
real sand dollar
journal
engraved ornaments
cookies

I wonder why Mrs. Fleming was so overjoyed by my present. It was only cookies. :/

mcphonium @ 2006-12-22T03:59:00

2006-12-22T09:03:54Z

How do you know? This feeling seems to come and go. I felt this way at the beginning of the semester, and then it died. I feel it again, and I don't know what to do or say.

I wish I had all the answers. But doesn't everyone? I bet if you knew what this was really about, you'd think I was a dork. You'd tell me to grow up. Well, I suppose that's never going to happen.

Happy holidays t' ya.

I might be getting a new job this coming month. It's at a tiny dog/pet store at the mall. Just Dogs, it's called. I quit Kroger 'cause I was miserable. Once, after clocking out, my dad made me go over to the pharmacy and take my blood pressure. I don't care how inaccurate those things are, it should not have been that high. I hate people even more when you can call them "customers". I hope I'm not ever a sucky customer.

TAKE THIS MEME NOW

2006-12-22T08:22:31Z

Once tagged by this entry, the assignment is to write a blog entry of some kind with six random facts about yourself. Then, pick six of your friends and tag them; no tag backs. This explanation should be included.

1. My favorite ice cream flavor is spumoni.

2. I was born at Humana General in Brandon, Florida, USA.

3. My favorite children's book, by far, is The Secret Garden. I went out and bought myself the DVD just a few weeks ago.

4. I have 1994 Transport van that's teal-ish green. I plan on painting it yellow and getting a vanity plate that reads "YELO SUB".

5. I really didn't find The Exorcist to be all that frightening the first time I watched it (also, I got it for $5 in the bargain bin at Wal-Mart).

6. I really really really really really hate Keanu Reeves' acting (or lack thereof).

And the only person I really have to tag is vippler.

Since I missed it...

2006-09-21T03:44:55Z

HAPPY BELATED 72 BIRTHDAY, BRIAN EPSTEIN. It was yesterday!

And, HAPPY FIFTEENTH BIRTHDAY, DAVID THOMAS.

We love you, Chappelle!

mcphonium @ 2006-09-17T02:28:00

2006-09-17T06:49:31Z

My rats chewed my line captain's drill. :(

Last night's game was... interesting. For the first two games, my school scored nothing. Complete shut-outs. On Friday, when playing one of the better teams in the northern part of the state, we scored two touch downs and our score was 14. Actually, until half-time, we were winning. They came back up and the game finished 14-31, but still. It was pretty amazing.

And the low brass line is absolutely the most asshole-ish line in the band. Hands down. But we love it.

I got his attention last night. Well, Brandon did. That was funny. Really. He's such an ass. Him, not Brandon.

And I cannot be the only one who wonders about Fleming and Robson's relationship, can I? Monica's such a beard.

mcphonium @ 2006-09-14T15:50:00

2006-09-14T19:54:46Z

I have a new way of spelling dickhead, and it's W-I-L-S-O-N.