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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by s-editions on May 23, 2008 5:30:18 GMT 1, A few recollections:
RYCA and Walker hitting up the scafolding outside the preview
RYCA then helping some guys get his work off at the end of the evening so they could take it home (what a nice guy!)
dr.d's print allocation for the preview selling out almost immediately (don't worry, there are some set aside for the public days too)
chilling with Mau Mau and a bunch of people from the Antiques Roadshow - dreads and suits united
Jason Atomic and Manko Suicide looking gorgeous
simultaneously holding four conversations about commissions by dr.d while also taking orders for works by Goldie and RYCA - no chance to party 
finding people, losing people, and then finding them again
fortunately we had looked at all the art a few days before while it was being hung!
A few recollections: RYCA and Walker hitting up the scafolding outside the preview RYCA then helping some guys get his work off at the end of the evening so they could take it home (what a nice guy!) dr.d's print allocation for the preview selling out almost immediately (don't worry, there are some set aside for the public days too) chilling with Mau Mau and a bunch of people from the Antiques Roadshow - dreads and suits united Jason Atomic and Manko Suicide looking gorgeous simultaneously holding four conversations about commissions by dr.d while also taking orders for works by Goldie and RYCA - no chance to party finding people, losing people, and then finding them again fortunately we had looked at all the art a few days before while it was being hung! |
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by Heavyconsumer on May 23, 2008 5:37:46 GMT 1, Nice SE! Sounds productive for you and your artists. Good luck and I hope this sale has a nice knock on effect for you and especially them. Personally I think the sale looks like a brilliant snapshot of the scene today and I'm very interested in how it'll unfold, with all this publicity and anticipation.
Nice SE! Sounds productive for you and your artists. Good luck and I hope this sale has a nice knock on effect for you and especially them. Personally I think the sale looks like a brilliant snapshot of the scene today and I'm very interested in how it'll unfold, with all this publicity and anticipation.
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by grantb on May 23, 2008 10:50:53 GMT 1, did all 40 prints sell ?
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by richy00 on May 23, 2008 11:06:56 GMT 1, great sales technique selling DrD prints there, passing off shit to the drunk naive general public.
great sales technique selling DrD prints there, passing off shit to the drunk naive general public.
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by Deleted on May 23, 2008 11:24:49 GMT 1, Yes.. a good night SE, i had a great time meeting people and looking at all the works there, enjoyed chatting with the artists, and yes Jason and Manko did look fantastic and were real nice too. Richy00.. i am neither "Drunk" or "Naive" thank you, i am a 71 year old Art collector and enjoyed every minute of it, (my age in my profile on here is actually incorrect as i fluffed it initially but being 71 i cannot work out how to change it now!)
Yes.. a good night SE, i had a great time meeting people and looking at all the works there, enjoyed chatting with the artists, and yes Jason and Manko did look fantastic and were real nice too. Richy00.. i am neither "Drunk" or "Naive" thank you, i am a 71 year old Art collector and enjoyed every minute of it, (my age in my profile on here is actually incorrect as i fluffed it initially but being 71 i cannot work out how to change it now!)
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by snakes on May 23, 2008 11:35:17 GMT 1, Yes.. a good night SE, i had a great time meeting people and looking at all the works there, enjoyed chatting with the artists, and yes Jason and Manko did look fantastic and were real nice too. Richy00.. i am neither "Drunk" or "Naive" thank you, i am a 71 year old Art collector and enjoyed every minute of it, (my age in my profile on here is actually incorrect as i fluffed it initially but being 71 i cannot work out how to change it now!)
Good on you wizbong.
ps. contact silky if you want to amend your age, but then again don't bother as it's not important any road ;D
Yes.. a good night SE, i had a great time meeting people and looking at all the works there, enjoyed chatting with the artists, and yes Jason and Manko did look fantastic and were real nice too. Richy00.. i am neither "Drunk" or "Naive" thank you, i am a 71 year old Art collector and enjoyed every minute of it, (my age in my profile on here is actually incorrect as i fluffed it initially but being 71 i cannot work out how to change it now!) Good on you wizbong. ps. contact silky if you want to amend your age, but then again don't bother as it's not important any road ;D |
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by funster on May 23, 2008 11:41:19 GMT 1, I think many of the people there last night were far from naive - thats why they were there 
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by romanywg on May 23, 2008 13:16:33 GMT 1, A few recollections: RYCA and Walker hitting up the scafolding outside the preview What does hitting up the scafolding mean? How could Walker be there if he is out of the country?
A few recollections: RYCA and Walker hitting up the scafolding outside the preview What does hitting up the scafolding mean? How could Walker be there if he is out of the country? |
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by carlito on May 23, 2008 14:43:26 GMT 1, just had a stroll round...sum utterly outstanding Banksy's...apart from that some really bad framing (21 cl wtf - had happened there?!)...and a lot of very very new pieces surely brand new items shouldn't be in an auction?...Dr D; eelus; mudwig ...the list goes on.....if I'm brutally honest doesn't shine a very positive light on the scene
just had a stroll round...sum utterly outstanding Banksy's...apart from that some really bad framing (21 cl wtf - had happened there?!)...and a lot of very very new pieces surely brand new items shouldn't be in an auction?...Dr D; eelus; mudwig ...the list goes on.....if I'm brutally honest doesn't shine a very positive light on the scene
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by gerry on May 23, 2008 16:09:13 GMT 1, I had a wicked time, though had to stay fairly sober and dash off at the end cos of work stuff today annoyingly. Liked most of the work there, the whole thing was a bit trippy though, seeing Banksy stuff being taken seriously by people like that, always gets me.
The 40 let them hang prints available on the night sold out pretty quick too, which was nice!
I had a wicked time, though had to stay fairly sober and dash off at the end cos of work stuff today annoyingly. Liked most of the work there, the whole thing was a bit trippy though, seeing Banksy stuff being taken seriously by people like that, always gets me.
The 40 let them hang prints available on the night sold out pretty quick too, which was nice!
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by s-editions on May 23, 2008 16:37:02 GMT 1, A few recollections: RYCA and Walker hitting up the scafolding outside the preview What does hitting up the scafolding mean? How could Walker be there if he is out of the country? That will be a surprise to David - he is convinced he is in London.
A few recollections: RYCA and Walker hitting up the scafolding outside the preview What does hitting up the scafolding mean? How could Walker be there if he is out of the country? That will be a surprise to David - he is convinced he is in London. |
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by RYCA on May 23, 2008 16:37:43 GMT 1, HITTING UP MEANS PASTING, SPRAYING OR STICKING ART TO WALLS THAT DON'T BELONG TO YOU.
HITTING UP MEANS PASTING, SPRAYING OR STICKING ART TO WALLS THAT DON'T BELONG TO YOU.
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by s-editions on May 23, 2008 16:41:51 GMT 1, just had a stroll round...sum utterly outstanding Banksy's...apart from that some really bad framing (21 cl wtf - had happened there?!)...and a lot of very very new pieces surely brand new items shouldn't be in an auction?...Dr D; eelus; mudwig ...the list goes on.....if I'm brutally honest doesn't shine a very positive light on the scene
There is absolutely nothing wrong with new pieces being in an auction. It allows the market to set the prices for an artist rather than an old-style gallery hiking up prices and controlling things - which can only be good for the artists. A lot of people complain that new works can only be obtained by people who have special relationships with galleries - this way allows everybody a fair chance and is far less elitist.
just had a stroll round...sum utterly outstanding Banksy's...apart from that some really bad framing (21 cl wtf - had happened there?!)...and a lot of very very new pieces surely brand new items shouldn't be in an auction?...Dr D; eelus; mudwig ...the list goes on.....if I'm brutally honest doesn't shine a very positive light on the scene There is absolutely nothing wrong with new pieces being in an auction. It allows the market to set the prices for an artist rather than an old-style gallery hiking up prices and controlling things - which can only be good for the artists. A lot of people complain that new works can only be obtained by people who have special relationships with galleries - this way allows everybody a fair chance and is far less elitist. |
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by s-editions on May 23, 2008 16:43:48 GMT 1, HITTING UP MEANS PASTING, SPRAYING OR STICKING ART TO WALLS THAT DON'T BELONG TO YOU.
Or, as in this case, scafolding that does not belong to you.
HITTING UP MEANS PASTING, SPRAYING OR STICKING ART TO WALLS THAT DON'T BELONG TO YOU. Or, as in this case, scafolding that does not belong to you. |
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by shaunyboy on May 23, 2008 16:50:39 GMT 1, any pics anywhere?
any pics anywhere?
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by carlito on May 23, 2008 16:50:43 GMT 1, just had a stroll round...sum utterly outstanding Banksy's...apart from that some really bad framing (21 cl wtf - had happened there?!)...and a lot of very very new pieces surely brand new items shouldn't be in an auction?...Dr D; eelus; mudwig ...the list goes on.....if I'm brutally honest doesn't shine a very positive light on the scene There is absolutely nothing wrong with new pieces being in an auction. It allows the market to set the prices for an artist rather than an old-style gallery hiking up prices and controlling things - which can only be good for the artists. A lot of people complain that new works can only be obtained by people who have special relationships with galleries - this way allows everybody a fair chance and is far less elitist.
not quite sure that I understand how an auction is not elitist....but then I've never been to an auction as I've always viewed it very much as above me....(not hard I guess!)....
I'm just not sure how setting out new works straight to auction helps - its just looks like lots of pieces are riding in on the back of the more established names and 'urban art' guff movement in the attempt to make a quick buck
anyway I'm not having a go, perhaps more my lack of understanding of this whole scenario...but have to say I was pretty disappointed with a lot of the work on show
just had a stroll round...sum utterly outstanding Banksy's...apart from that some really bad framing (21 cl wtf - had happened there?!)...and a lot of very very new pieces surely brand new items shouldn't be in an auction?...Dr D; eelus; mudwig ...the list goes on.....if I'm brutally honest doesn't shine a very positive light on the scene There is absolutely nothing wrong with new pieces being in an auction. It allows the market to set the prices for an artist rather than an old-style gallery hiking up prices and controlling things - which can only be good for the artists. A lot of people complain that new works can only be obtained by people who have special relationships with galleries - this way allows everybody a fair chance and is far less elitist. not quite sure that I understand how an auction is not elitist....but then I've never been to an auction as I've always viewed it very much as above me....(not hard I guess!).... I'm just not sure how setting out new works straight to auction helps - its just looks like lots of pieces are riding in on the back of the more established names and 'urban art' guff movement in the attempt to make a quick buck anyway I'm not having a go, perhaps more my lack of understanding of this whole scenario...but have to say I was pretty disappointed with a lot of the work on show |
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by gerry on May 23, 2008 16:58:37 GMT 1,
You couldn't take pics inside, but got some pics of the bits that appeared outside, and the queue on the way in here - bristolgraffiti.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/1400/
Otherwise check the catalogue for pics of stuff
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by s-editions on May 23, 2008 16:58:57 GMT 1, There is absolutely nothing wrong with new pieces being in an auction. It allows the market to set the prices for an artist rather than an old-style gallery hiking up prices and controlling things - which can only be good for the artists. A lot of people complain that new works can only be obtained by people who have special relationships with galleries - this way allows everybody a fair chance and is far less elitist. not quite sure that I understand how an auction is not elitist....but then I've never been to an auction as I've always viewed it very much as above me....(not hard I guess!).... I'm just not sure how setting out new works straight to auction helps - its just looks like lots of pieces are riding in on the back of the more established names and 'urban art' guff movement in the attempt to make a quick buck anyway I'm not having a go, perhaps more my lack of understanding of this whole scenario...but have to say I was pretty disappointed with a lot of the work on show
Personal taste is everything and should be encouraged - so if you do not like something that is fair enough.
Auctions are definitely not elitist though. They are far more comfortable to go to than the kind of gallery that buzzes one in and then acts as though certain visitors are beneath contempt.
As for riding on the back of more established names I think it is more a case of 'If you like artist X who is very expensive, you might also like artist Y who is not as expensive'. And a good gallery, auction house, record store, book shop etc. should do that rather than simply promote the names they will make most money from.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with new pieces being in an auction. It allows the market to set the prices for an artist rather than an old-style gallery hiking up prices and controlling things - which can only be good for the artists. A lot of people complain that new works can only be obtained by people who have special relationships with galleries - this way allows everybody a fair chance and is far less elitist. not quite sure that I understand how an auction is not elitist....but then I've never been to an auction as I've always viewed it very much as above me....(not hard I guess!).... I'm just not sure how setting out new works straight to auction helps - its just looks like lots of pieces are riding in on the back of the more established names and 'urban art' guff movement in the attempt to make a quick buck anyway I'm not having a go, perhaps more my lack of understanding of this whole scenario...but have to say I was pretty disappointed with a lot of the work on show Personal taste is everything and should be encouraged - so if you do not like something that is fair enough. Auctions are definitely not elitist though. They are far more comfortable to go to than the kind of gallery that buzzes one in and then acts as though certain visitors are beneath contempt. As for riding on the back of more established names I think it is more a case of 'If you like artist X who is very expensive, you might also like artist Y who is not as expensive'. And a good gallery, auction house, record store, book shop etc. should do that rather than simply promote the names they will make most money from. |
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by carlito on May 23, 2008 17:02:57 GMT 1, but seriously alot of the less well established are easily bought online without going near a gallery.. My Neate's are the only thing I have bought from inside a gallery (rather than online) and Elms is as relaxed as it comes...
but seriously alot of the less well established are easily bought online without going near a gallery.. My Neate's are the only thing I have bought from inside a gallery (rather than online) and Elms is as relaxed as it comes...
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by s-editions on May 23, 2008 17:08:27 GMT 1, but seriously alot of the less well established are easily bought online without going near a gallery.. My Neate's are the only thing I have bought from inside a gallery (rather than online) and Elms is as relaxed as it comes...
Some galleries are relaxed, some are not.
Online galleries, physical galleries and auction houses are all good places to buy art - just different. What an auction definitely does is reveal if an artist is under- or over-priced elsewhere.
but seriously alot of the less well established are easily bought online without going near a gallery.. My Neate's are the only thing I have bought from inside a gallery (rather than online) and Elms is as relaxed as it comes... Some galleries are relaxed, some are not. Online galleries, physical galleries and auction houses are all good places to buy art - just different. What an auction definitely does is reveal if an artist is under- or over-priced elsewhere. |
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by cashman on May 23, 2008 17:10:38 GMT 1, not quite sure that I understand how an auction is not elitist....but then I've never been to an auction as I've always viewed it very much as above me....(not hard I guess!).... I'm just not sure how setting out new works straight to auction helps - its just looks like lots of pieces are riding in on the back of the more established names and 'urban art' guff movement in the attempt to make a quick buck anyway I'm not having a go, perhaps more my lack of understanding of this whole scenario...but have to say I was pretty disappointed with a lot of the work on show Personal taste is everything and should be encouraged - so if you do not like something that is fair enough. Auctions are definitely not elitist though. They are far more comfortable to go to than the kind of gallery that buzzes one in and then acts as though certain visitors are beneath contempt. As for riding on the back of more established names I think it is more a case of 'If you like artist X who is very expensive, you might also like artist Y who is not as expensive'. And a good gallery, auction house, record store, book shop etc. should do that rather than simply promote the names they will make most money from.
I think having the preview in selfridges is kinda elitist on its own
and imo artists sending there work strait to auction is pretty much out of order
not quite sure that I understand how an auction is not elitist....but then I've never been to an auction as I've always viewed it very much as above me....(not hard I guess!).... I'm just not sure how setting out new works straight to auction helps - its just looks like lots of pieces are riding in on the back of the more established names and 'urban art' guff movement in the attempt to make a quick buck anyway I'm not having a go, perhaps more my lack of understanding of this whole scenario...but have to say I was pretty disappointed with a lot of the work on show Personal taste is everything and should be encouraged - so if you do not like something that is fair enough. Auctions are definitely not elitist though. They are far more comfortable to go to than the kind of gallery that buzzes one in and then acts as though certain visitors are beneath contempt. As for riding on the back of more established names I think it is more a case of 'If you like artist X who is very expensive, you might also like artist Y who is not as expensive'. And a good gallery, auction house, record store, book shop etc. should do that rather than simply promote the names they will make most money from. I think having the preview in selfridges is kinda elitist on its own and imo artists sending there work strait to auction is pretty much out of order |
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by s-editions on May 23, 2008 17:14:48 GMT 1, I think having the preview in selfridges is kinda elitist on its own and imo artists sending there work strait to auction is pretty much out of order
Why is it elitist to have it in a shop to which anybody can go? Surely it is in fact populist, since a lot of people would feel more comfortable going to a department store than a gallery.
I think having the preview in selfridges is kinda elitist on its own and imo artists sending there work strait to auction is pretty much out of order Why is it elitist to have it in a shop to which anybody can go? Surely it is in fact populist, since a lot of people would feel more comfortable going to a department store than a gallery. |
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by cashman on May 23, 2008 17:34:22 GMT 1, I think having the preview in selfridges is kinda elitist on its own and imo artists sending there work strait to auction is pretty much out of order Why is it elitist to have it in a shop to which anybody can go? Surely it is in fact populist, since a lot of people would feel more comfortable going to a department store than a gallery.
your missing the point, having it in somewhere like selfridges only raises the bar of the sort of people your trying to attract to the scene. I hear the que was all men in suits....that sez it all really. street art in selfridges, it makes me feel sick
I think having the preview in selfridges is kinda elitist on its own and imo artists sending there work strait to auction is pretty much out of order Why is it elitist to have it in a shop to which anybody can go? Surely it is in fact populist, since a lot of people would feel more comfortable going to a department store than a gallery. your missing the point, having it in somewhere like selfridges only raises the bar of the sort of people your trying to attract to the scene. I hear the que was all men in suits....that sez it all really. street art in selfridges, it makes me feel sick |
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by cashman on May 23, 2008 17:39:08 GMT 1, ive also just read the following on a blog
"two comedy moments from the night. First was a Drewett Neate guy asking if Banksy was here tonight, so told him that if he was, heβd have come heavily disguised, probably as a homeless guy. To which he replied βBut we turned a homeless guy away earlier when he tried to get in!β. Told him that probably had been Banksy. Hope he didnβt believe me."
taken from: bristolgraffiti.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/1400/
The above statement shows that even ppl that live on the street, cant see the street art anymore
ive also just read the following on a blog "two comedy moments from the night. First was a Drewett Neate guy asking if Banksy was here tonight, so told him that if he was, heβd have come heavily disguised, probably as a homeless guy. To which he replied βBut we turned a homeless guy away earlier when he tried to get in!β. Told him that probably had been Banksy. Hope he didnβt believe me." taken from: bristolgraffiti.wordpress.com/2008/05/22/1400/The above statement shows that even ppl that live on the street, cant see the street art anymore |
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by victorwilliams on May 23, 2008 17:52:55 GMT 1,
cheers for the pictures gerry, however that first one of the line made me feel ill all those suits just doesn't seem right. Things are slipping I feel...?
cheers for the pictures gerry, however that first one of the line made me feel ill all those suits just doesn't seem right. Things are slipping I feel...? |
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by carlito on May 23, 2008 18:09:35 GMT 1, someone's going to have to explain to me in very simple terms so i understand how selling individual pieces at an auction..which have been shown in a well to do dept store..is less elitist than selling numerous pieces online to anyone who's quick enough
someone's going to have to explain to me in very simple terms so i understand how selling individual pieces at an auction..which have been shown in a well to do dept store..is less elitist than selling numerous pieces online to anyone who's quick enough
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by Deleted on May 23, 2008 18:14:19 GMT 1, Its all over priced crap at the end of the day.....
Its all over priced crap at the end of the day.....
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by felix on May 23, 2008 18:15:03 GMT 1, cheers for the pictures gerry, however that first one of the line made me feel ill all those suits just doesn't seem right. Things are slipping I feel...?
What did you expect in Selfridges? Anyway what's the problem with wearing a suit? How can you judge people by what they wear and then say stuff like 'things are slipping'? Absolute bull
cheers for the pictures gerry, however that first one of the line made me feel ill all those suits just doesn't seem right. Things are slipping I feel...? What did you expect in Selfridges? Anyway what's the problem with wearing a suit? How can you judge people by what they wear and then say stuff like 'things are slipping'? Absolute bull |
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by guest2 on May 23, 2008 18:16:20 GMT 1, cheers for the pictures gerry, however that first one of the line made me feel ill all those suits just doesn't seem right. Things are slipping I feel...? What did you expect in Selfridges? Anyway what's the problem with wearing a suit? How can you judge people by what they wear and then say stuff like 'things are slipping'? Absolute bull
The 'Vandal' Wears a suit and he seems to be popular 
cheers for the pictures gerry, however that first one of the line made me feel ill all those suits just doesn't seem right. Things are slipping I feel...? What did you expect in Selfridges? Anyway what's the problem with wearing a suit? How can you judge people by what they wear and then say stuff like 'things are slipping'? Absolute bull The 'Vandal' Wears a suit and he seems to be popular |
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Dreweatts Art Auctions π¬π§, by dogant on May 23, 2008 18:19:51 GMT 1, Was Goldie on Big Brother? 
Big Brother 2001 - with Anne Diamond and Mellinda Messenger!
Ok, it was a long time ago!
Was Goldie on Big Brother? Big Brother 2001 - with Anne Diamond and Mellinda Messenger! Ok, it was a long time ago! |
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