JB - wow, I remember that striking me too! Not only the year but the fact that FM discovered Garden Lodge while he was out and about (on his own) vs. found my Mary. It's funny that the little things strike you too :). I know it's not a big deal, just gets me wondering if it's bad memories that make the differences, lack of attention to detail or something else. Hmmm, another research project?
Amidds- I love it! yep me too I. I like that our brains work the same. Haha. I thought the same exact thing you did: not at all a big deal in the big scheme of things, similar timeframe. But does make our brains go on curiosity overdrive. :-))). And, wonder who may have been involved, if anyone in the process, where he was in his life, etc. Yes more research for sure. I try to turn it off and yet find myself deep in details. :))) they just pop out.
Another discrepancy.....in reviewing my notes from AIB - the references to IBEX and Wreckage contradict other accounts. Specifically, AIB mentions FM being friends with Roger and Brian prior to him joining IBEX and states that FM started the band Wreckage. Other sources (including Minns book I believe) state that FM joined IBEX and talked them into changing the name to Wreckage. I was trying to verify the into today and came across the FM.com site (where Phoebe's blog is) and that source says that FM met Brian and Roger after he had joined Wreckage.
Again, not a big deal I suppose but it really makes you wonder what you can believe from "good sources" when even something like this differs. Oh well, just this will just go on the "mystery" wall lol!
Amidds
That’s so funny. And reminded me of the story one of the Wreckage band mates told in an interview about him calling each member saying the others were good with changing the name.... he said the same to each of them. So perfectly slick. And so perfectly before call waiting. Haha.
Our detailed research brains are on fire... in the best way. :)
Haha!!! Haven’t seen / heard this quote before
Page 1705—-IHOW——-“Mr Bad Guy is released on CBS, you know; Cocks, Bollocks and Satisfaction!”
On kindle it shows that 4 readers highlighted it so far. Haha
Katy
(I did a mini comparison between the old and new copies of IHOW, and it looks to me so far like some of the quotes are fleshed out.)
Are you noticing a big difference?
Cool that you are seeing more from all the info you have gathered. I definitely will want to do another read so many good details to remember. :)
JB, no, not much difference at all other than a bit more detail in some of the quotes. I'm still glad I have this one because I began to highlight things I liked. Normally I won't mark a book at all, but there were things I wanted to remember. I do like having his thoughts all in one place.
Good morning!
In AIB says Freddie popped out of a Santa in Australia, I believe. (There first experience there was very interesting)
Has Anyone come across a video of him doing that?
Thanks Katy! I agree.
It’s so great to be immersed in these books.
JB, those are the little nuggets I love to read about! I remember searching around after I read that and couldn't find a video or other mention of it, so disappointing!! Loved the CBS quote you mentioned!
I'm only about halfway through IHOW. I admit, the lack of sourcing and continuity, when they seem to combine different quotes together, throws me off! I agree, Katydyd, it's nice to have all his thoughts in one place, I just feel it could've been done a bit better. I think that's the "researcher" in me. I hear a quote and think "that's now how I remember that" or "that sounds familiar but I can't remember where I read that" and then I either go down the rabbit hole trying to find it or get lazy and move on lol!
amidds Greg Brooks is on FB and does answer questions as best as he can. Maybe get yourself over to his page if you have FB as it may help with discrepancies x
Doughnut, thanks for the tip, I'll check it out. I know it's a "me" problem, that the discrepancies are irritating so I really just try to get over it lol!
Does anyone recognize this quote or know the context? "At the moment I’m living totally alone, believe it or not, and I’m loving it. I’ve got rid of three people that worked with me and that was wonderful." Chapter 6 of IHOW. About mid chapter if you have the book, pg 1532 if you have Kindle. In trying to go in time with the quote in the chapter, it would seem to be after 1985 and doesn't ring any bells for me.
Hi Amidds!!
I swear I heard him say that in an interview. Can’t remember if it as audio or video. Think it was a David W interview. I will see if I can locate it. Maybe someone else will come up with it right away. :))
I also did more AIB reading last night. Still not coming across the Bohemian Rhapsody performance answer. But still have ground to cover. Also. I finally checked rather than rely on my memory and my copy is due back Thursday. They said if no-one has it on reserve, I may be able to get an extension. Yay!
No reading for me tomorrow because.......I’ll be at WWRY....Can’t wait!
Doughnut, really good to know!!
OMG JB! How exciting! Be sure to give us a “review” on WWRY. That’s another one of those things where I’ve heard good and bad things about, couldn’t make up my mind so I’m gonna miss it. At this point I just keep telling myself that I’ll put the $ towards Montreux but, if that ends up not happening, I will be one sorry chick!
