Miss Havisham's Shoe

"Half-packed trunks, were scattered about. She had not quite finished dressing, for she had but one shoe on..."
Great Expectations - Charles dickens

Razors pain you; rivers are damp; acids stain you; and drugs cause cramp. Guns aren’t lawful; nooses give; gas smells awful; you might as well live.” - 

Dorothy Parker

For J.M.

I am ready for my close up, darling.

I am ready for my close up, darling.

The Conversation, a new interview series executive produced by Demi Moore and Amanda de Cadenet that de Cadenet describes as “alternative television.” Featuring strikingly frank discussions with A-listers like Lady Gaga, Jane Fonda, Gwyneth Paltrow, Donna Karan, and Diane von Furstenberg — along with a range of prominent women from many fields — the show aims to provide a forum for women to talk honestly about the challenges they face in their daily lives.
http://www.theconversation.tv/

The Conversation, a new interview series executive produced by Demi Moore and Amanda de Cadenet that de Cadenet describes as “alternative television.” Featuring strikingly frank discussions with A-listers like Lady Gaga, Jane Fonda, Gwyneth Paltrow, Donna Karan, and Diane von Furstenberg — along with a range of prominent women from many fields — the show aims to provide a forum for women to talk honestly about the challenges they face in their daily lives.

http://www.theconversation.tv/

Must remember to be nice, just be nice….

Picture Courtesy of FICTIONFORLIFE.TUMBLR

Must remember to be nice, just be nice….

Picture Courtesy of FICTIONFORLIFE.TUMBLR

The Suit, the Dog, the Landrover, oh my!

The Suit, the Dog, the Landrover, oh my!

“You are who you are when nobody’s watching.” 
― Stephen Fry

                                                                 McQueen & I

Cult hero: Richard Griffiths, who died yesterday at the age of 65, as Uncle Monty alongside Richard E. Grant in 1987 classic Withnail and I.
Withnail star Richard E. Grant said: ‘Chin chin dear friend.’

Cult hero: Richard Griffiths, who died yesterday at the age of 65, as Uncle Monty alongside Richard E. Grant in 1987 classic Withnail and I.

Withnail star Richard E. Grant said: ‘Chin chin dear friend.’


You know that place between sleeping and awake, that place where you can still remember dreaming? That’s where I’ll always think of you.” - J.M. Barrie

For C.M.

Charles Dickens - February 7, 1812

Charles Dickens - February 7, 1812

L’Odyssée de Cartier

The new Cartier film, a journey between dream and reality.

For the very first time, Cartier has decided to create a cinema epic focusing on its history, its values and inspiration, its artistic and universal scope.

Directed by: Bruno Aveillan


A hangover booth for revellers who went too far on New Years was set up at the Cafe Zanzibar, New York City, 1947.


Two women try hard, but cannot seem to cheer up Jerry Therrien, bartender at the Copacobana, New Year 1946.

Two women try hard, but cannot seem to cheer up Jerry Therrien, bartender at the Copacobana, New Year 1946.

……..Happy New Year……..
The Bowery, New York, 1936

……..Happy New Year……..

The Bowery, New York, 1936