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A group distraction, presented by nige.
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The first instalment of Interview52 is now complete! It started on Friday 18th July 2008 and finished on 13th September 2009. A little later than expected, but we got there.
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52 mobloggers from around the world...
Some familiar, some not...
Each will publish a unique self-portrait, accompanied by a short interview.
Candid portrait meets candid interview.
The Rules
Every Friday the next interviewee in line will publish a new portrait and interview, consisting of their answers to the ten questions they have been given.
After they have published, the interviewee will then become the interviewer. They will be responsible for finding the next participant, as well as compiling the questions that this next person in line will answer. Interviewers can change as many or as few questions as they like, but they should change at least one before passing them on to the next lucky punter.
Thats it! Simple. More detailed instructions will be given to each interviewee as and when they are approached, so fear not.
The interviewees so far
shitake
spongevid
Salome
FilbertFox
Essitam
harimanjaro
parabolichobo
Viv
Jig along
Caine
factotum
Laszlo Q. V. St-J. Xalieri
arkangel
JokerXL
CHESO
taniwha
PrincessJun
billion
itchymoblog
Jane Doe
kyoob
MaggieD
Spiderbaby / Freakdog
TiliaAmericana
Dhamaka
XelenarendezvousX
George w/Blue Eyes
Rachel
Sprocket
Tori
silar31
Mandy
Puddlepuff
Judo-Jule
OJ
beth
Alfie
Rich
Joe
Steve
Uber-Spy
swamprose
RareAquaticBadger
Euphro
bfish
mara
AmericanFriend
CRAFT
Strange Little Girl
Spike
Toddy
Damage
Posted by OJ
Great interview. This may be a strange thing to say, but you have such a clean manner of writing that I leave feeling like i've understood every part of what you've written here. Then again, you are a journo, so perhaps not so strange : )
Really glad you posted those links too, because some of those I definitely missed first time around. I remember the portraits of your brother and your good friend very well, mind.
Thanks nige. I was definitely in web writing mode there. I have various other, more longwinded modes of writing too and I sometimes miss them. :)
I had difficulty choosing which pictures to post, I have to say. So many give me pleasure - and not because of the quality of the photographs, because of the memories of taking them.
Talking about the NW highlands I have the sudden urge to look at my Applecross pictures. It's very self-indulgent.
I didn't allow myself to be distracted by the links until I'd finished the interview, but can't resist commenting on the Apparitions first: What an extraordinary series of images!
I enjoyed the resonance of the interview very much too.
Thanks factotum. You know that I value your opinion :)
Those Apparitions shots are possibly my favourites that never got highlighted.
Having veered towards visual thinking for a while, I'm going back more towards words these days and reading poetry again.
The word that springs to mind for those shots now is "supplication".
Fascinating, thank you OJ.
*note to self; get yourself up that Northwest coastline, SOON*
Not in the lorry Joker? You'll need something a bit smaller to get to the best bits.
Had to laugh at the idea of Joker taking to the NW in his lorry!
Yes it is a beautiful part of the world - long time since I was up there - before the girls - just loved it though.
Hey your intolerance is only of the crass and annoying - means we all know where we are with you :)
You have such a zest for life - always enjoy sharing your thoughts and feelings
I'm laughing at Joker in the highlands in his lorry - but also have a visual image of your brother dressed up as a doll! Thank you OJ - great interview - agree with Nige come away with strong sense of who you are - coupled with the links to your archives
Well, perhaps not out on the islands, but you'd be surprised where I can get in that Uber-wagon of mine.
Always up for a challenge.
;-)
Also, Helen Cross who wrote "my summer of love" did some creative writing workshops with us when we were at uni, they were good, I sort of wish we'd done them earlier on in the year though and maybe a bit more work with words and pictures but still I quite like her writing style.
Oh I really like her book. I read it on holiday last year and virtually had to have it ripped out of my hands to go through passport control. I have been recommending it to all and sundry ever since. She has a new one out you know....saw something the other day.
It's probably a good thing no one asked me what books we'd recommend or I'd never have shut up.
What's Helen Cross like?
Very astute, demure, calm, thought provoking and wore a nice coat.
It's odd actually because I was thinking of her only the other day when I wrote for microhappy because I changed the person perspective in it which is something we did a lot of with her.
I always look at the pic first and try and guess who the interviewee is .... I was right this time .... you have a distinctive style (and instantly recognisable face, lovely strong features, despite the blur) ... oh yes, and a lovely figure .... then I get down to the important bit, the interview ... I also went back and checked out your archives :) .... and then I came across your reference to Helen Cross and My Summer of Love .... I read it a while ago and, like you, was captivated, not so well up on the Yorkshire dialect, but really taken with the relationship and storyline ...
suitcase list for deserted island;
phone
wife
TWO cats
OJ, you cheated. ;-)
Thanks OJ. You are one of the people I've been aware of but know very little about. So, I appreciated the chance to get more of an insight.
Heh Jule, I was wondering when you'd notice.
In my defence: THEY MADE ME DO IT!
And hello Taniwha. I'm not actually sure how much there is to know or how interesting it is, but glad you enjoyed the post.
OMG I got so involved in my own challenges I missed this completely. I'm so sorry OJ!
On the other hand it was a real treat being able to read this now in a moment of calm
I love the photo and your interview is as rational, clear and balanced as I had imagined it would be. Shame we live in different cities because I'd love to get to know both of you face-to-face better
OMG I got so involved in my own challenges I missed this completely. I'm so sorry OJ!
On the other hand it was a real treat being able to read this now in a moment of calm
I love the photo and your interview is as rational, clear and balanced as I had imagined it would be. Shame we live in different cities because I'd love to get to know both of you face-to-face better
Hey, no need to apologise for not having read an interview!
Rational, clear and balanced. They're going on my CV, thanks :)
Seriously, I've been told I have "integrity" in a couple of times lately and it means a lot.
Young, impulsive, sexy, rich be damned eh ;)
I meant to spend more time in London last year but West Coast Mainline militated against it. Let's catch up soon. I'm best one to one (and with a cup of tea) generally.