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Post by Snoogans4Jay on Apr 20, 2007 0:27:24 GMT -5
Well we kinda have to start with John's book. Unlike most egotistical self important stars, John didn't write a book filled with just his opinion. Well I mean there is PLENTY of that, but he got his friends, family, band mates, and wife to add to the book. They get sections, whole chapters, and tons of space. I enjoyed reading their take on a situation and then John coming in and telling the way HE saw it. The book pretty much stops before Public Image but I hear there WILL be a part two   John includes pictures (with his own captions) from his private collection. ;D |
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Post by johnnysgirl on Apr 20, 2007 10:38:30 GMT -5
I LOVE THAT BOOK I bought it here thatnks to a book shop that got it for me No.. I mean.. it`s a great book... I loved everything of it... I have thin thing that when I start reading the book I can`t wait to get to Nora`s section  poor Johnny.. he couldn`t be a dad  .. damn.. HOW COME I WASN`T THERE TO MEET JOHNNY!!!! I WOULKD HAVE GICEN HIM ALL THE CHILDREN HE WANTED!!! I stop now  |
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Post by Snoogans4Jay on Apr 21, 2007 17:47:41 GMT -5
I know, I was particularly interested in Nora's sections too  I thnk John would have been a great Dad.....too bad he never had that chance.... Rambo's paragraphs here and there were more about football than John  But I did like reading about the early fights were John would get jumped and even back then Rammy would come in and get his back Chrissie Hynde had some good insights and memories too....I loved the story about how she nearly married John as well as Sid...  |
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Post by johnnysgirl on Apr 21, 2007 19:59:16 GMT -5
Chrissy said that her visa was running out so she had to marry someone to stay in the country... LUCKY GIRL... I WISH I WAS HER DAMN IT...!!! she almost married John but I don´t think that would have lasted  |
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Post by Fuggle on Apr 22, 2007 9:49:42 GMT -5
John backed out and sent Sid in his place but it was a Bank Holiday weekend and the registry office was closed when they turned up.
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Post by Snoogans4Jay on Apr 22, 2007 12:49:46 GMT -5
John backed out and sent Sid in his place but it was a Bank Holiday weekend and the registry office was closed when they turned up. I KNOW, I loved how Chrissie told of having to find John to hold up the bargain. Sid asked what was going on, she told him, and he stood up all pissed and said something to the effect of "I KNOW what YOU are up to , you just want to marry him cause he is a star, then you will get PREGNANT and he will be trapped...." Everyone was appalled that Sid had said that, then Sid calmed down and said to Chrissie "Okay I will DO it , what are you going to give me if I do?".....  ......I laughed my ass off at that........ |
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Post by johnnysgirl on Apr 22, 2007 20:56:02 GMT -5
And she couldn`t get married to Sid either....
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Post by Snoogans4Jay on May 31, 2007 16:39:03 GMT -5
What was, if anything, the most surprising thing (or just most interesting thing) you learned about John from reading this book?
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Post by elisabeth on May 31, 2007 18:54:32 GMT -5
What was, if anything, the most surprising thing (or just most interesting thing) you learned about John from reading this book? I thought I'd check the board before going to bed and now i can't go because i started pondering about this question, I wish I read the book more recently because I bet there were a lot more surprising things than I can think of at the moment. But I have to say the thing I was most shocked about were the affidavits, I had no idea everyone had such a different perception of the situation because back when i read the book I'd only heard John's version (which i believe to be the most accurate one to this day). There wasn't anything in the book about John's character that surprised me, but i was bothered about how he was treated back in the day, I had no idea it was that bad, oh and how Sid was described, it's difficult for me to believe anyone could be that into fashion and his image. trying to pick the most interesting part is quite impossible, but I do like the chapters written by John Gray, John senior and Nora. But I like that question I'll have to flip trough the book again and think about it some more. |
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Post by Snoogans4Jay on Jun 1, 2007 12:39:29 GMT -5
Well I must admit when I first read John's book I didn't know alot about him......  .......SOOOOOOOOOO the most surprising thing I learned from it was that he had Miss Nora Yes yes I DO feel stupid in retrospect , but I just didn't know much about his personal life The most interesting things, besides that, was reading HIS perspective of the US tour...I had only read the roadies version of events previously ...and his account of when he was sick with meningitis...heart-wrenching |
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Post by Tao~ on Jun 26, 2007 19:21:23 GMT -5
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Post by Snoogans4Jay on Jun 27, 2007 7:45:11 GMT -5
I am glad you (finally ) bought it. Just remember, if John says it, it is TRUE |
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Post by Tao~ on Jun 29, 2007 18:20:30 GMT -5
I am finished with the book and I must say that I have learned SO MUCH about Johnny and the Pistols.....I really loved the chapter describing their tour in the South....and Texas....It was so funny to read about their hijinks with the rednecks and all of the fun John had just driving from city to city.....not being able to close his eyes because he didn't want to miss anything.....
The second thing that really got to me was just how badly Malcolm treated Johnny......I want to believe he had his best interests at heart....but IMO...I think he was guilty as charged....He may be okay now....but picturing him as he was portrayed in the book.....UGH!!! it just left a bad taste in my mouth.......
I really enjoyed the chapter where they took turns describing the songs.....That was really fun to read all of their opinions on them...
Lastly...I would just like to say that I LOVED Johnny's discussion on class and segregation issues......He told it like it was and he really spelled it out quite clearly about what is right and wrong with our society today.....He is quite the visionary.....He could see where sordid excess could lead to.....
This book is a wealth of information about Johnny and the Pistols...It was quite a joy to read....and I know I will re-read it again.......
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Post by elisabeth on Jun 30, 2007 16:04:02 GMT -5
I am finished with the book and I must say that I have learned SO MUCH about Johnny and the Pistols.....I really loved the chapter describing their tour in the South....and Texas....It was so funny to read about their hijinks with the rednecks and all of the fun John had just driving from city to city.....not being able to close his eyes because he didn't want to miss anything..... The second thing that really got to me was just how badly Malcolm treated Johnny......I want to believe he had his best interests at heart....but IMO...I think he was guilty as charged....He may be okay now....but picturing him as he was portrayed in the book.....UGH!!! it just left a bad taste in my mouth....... I really enjoyed the chapter where they took turns describing the songs.....That was really fun to read all of their opinions on them... Lastly...I would just like to say that I LOVED Johnny's discussion on class and segregation issues......He told it like it was and he really spelled it out quite clearly about what is right and wrong with our society today.....He is quite the visionary.....He could see where sordid excess could lead to..... This book is a wealth of information about Johnny and the Pistols...It was quite a joy to read....and I know I will re-read it again....... Your post reminded me how much I love his book. Since Malcolm's behavior got to you too I don't feel so weird about being devastated about it, before reading it never imagined people like that exist, being naive is such a luxury Still keeping my fingers crossed that it'll be turned into a movie someday. Now I feel like re-re-reading it. XD |
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Post by Snoogans4Jay on Jun 30, 2007 19:25:21 GMT -5
Ole Malcolm really takes it on the chin in the book that is for sure... ....of course no one can blame John though ;D Sexy little novelist/author/heart-throb |
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