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Hi! I am a proud Melbournian, and have lived in Melbourne, Australia, all my life, except for a three year stint in Perth, Western Australia. Melbourne's heart and soul is magical, and the brilliant coffee and truly magnificent food from cultures all over

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Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Inspiring quotes: 1 of 61
George Bernard Shaw once said that "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." And according to Henri Matisse, "Creativity takes courage." What happens when you have lost your courage, potentially leading to a lost sense of creativity, which therefore inevitably leads to feeling rather lost within yo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Exploring the fine art of theater: 1 of 15
I remember the very first time I went to see a professional piece of theatre. The show was Gilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance", and I sat in between my parents, apparently with my jaw dropped for the entire evening. There was something so electric and satisfying watching a performance that you could almost reach out ... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Is it better to watch movies in theaters or DVDs at home?: 10 of 62
To be distracted or not to be distracted, that is the question! Well it is one of the main questions raised anyway, when deciding whether to grab a DVD or indulge in the cinema experience. To be out of pocket, or not to be out of pocket, is another concern people have. To be swept away by the vision and surround sound or not ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Celebrities: Why we're still interested in celebrity news: 15 of 52
Our obsession with celebrities is truly impressive if not somewhat alarming. The superficiality, the parties, the money, the glam, the in's and out's of their personal life, the do's and don't's of celebrity fashion and the rise and fall of celebrity status, seem to preoccupy our thoughts and dominate our conversations. The e... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: An unproduced playwright: 3 of 7
The desire to write my own plays came as a response to the ever erratic auditions I was receiving and the more often than not lackluster roles I was being submitted for. In most cases, if there was a role I felt I could really sink my teeth into, it inevitably went to a well known actor.As an actor who trained at a very reput... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) What kind of movie goer are you: 11 of 20
Each time I enter my favourite cinema complex, I get a little pang of excitement in the pit of my stomach. I put this down to the fact that I am a rare movie goer. Something I feel a little ashamed of actually as I write it down, because I do love being submersed in the world of cinema. But alas, time often escapes me, and th... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My beloved dogs: 49 of 79
It is with great pleasure that I introduce to the world the joy of my furry friend Lulu, the groodle. Yes Lulu is yet another designer dog, part poodle, part golden retriever. She has all the perks of the poodle's intelligence and woolly fur preventing malting from becoming an issue, but all the playfulness and loyalty of the... More..
Creative Writing > Drama Drama: Rape: 2 of 3
A monologue from my one woman show CULTURAL TIME BOMB.SAM leans on back wall and begins monologue as lights come up.SAMIt's funny how a scent in the air, or a photo, or a piece of music can trigger such a strong memory. Pantene shampoo reminds me of a particular place where I used to go camping with my family. I was so innoce... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama The first thing about acting...: 17 of 23
What is it about a brilliant actor that can take your breath away? Is it their ease? Is it their acting choices? Or is it their presence? It is probably all of the above, but when you watch a brilliant actor, you barely concern yourself with these questions because they do not let you. They do not look like they are acting, t... More..
Creative Writing > Drama Drama: Death: 9 of 11
NURTURING THE PASTA short play.A SPACE.Lying on the floor covered in a sheet is a BODY USR.LIGHTS UP USL:A SPACE.A woman is sitting on a sofa waiting.CUT TO:GIRL enters DSR and faces front. MALE FRIEND enters DSL and also faces front. Spotlight is on each of these characters while the background images remain lit but less int... More..