Can't believe that's been a year since the rather wonderful Tony Slattery died. As mentioned before I met him way back in 2019 after he'd seen an illustration I did of him as Doctor Who (he auditioned for the TV movie in '95). He saw it online and liked it and politely asked for a copy and I was glad to oblige! Always said if there ever was a national treasures national treasure it would have been this man. Not only was he a story-weaving wizard but an all round top bloke to boot.
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Barbie Girl.
In light of Mattel releasing an Autistic Barbie (complete with realistic flapping hands and sinister side-eye action) let's not forget the 2020 Walmart 'My Life As An Autism Advocate' doll...she walked so Barbie could, um, stim a wee bit.
Great Scott.
Couldn't let Scott Walker's birthday pass without a mention. I discovered him as an angsty, arty teen thru' my love of Marc Almond ( you can read my waxing lyrical about him in an Autistic manner here ) and The Walker Brothers classic No Regrets is featured on my Autitune playlist ( mainly because it's probably THE greatest song and vocal performance ever committed to vinyl....and the only pop tune that can reduce me to tears every time) but I'll post it again here (you're welcome). Seriously tho' it's a song so perfect it actually hurts, I mean no-one should have a voice so perfect. Anyway enough babble. Happy Birthday Scott!
Bowie Forever.
Not only is it David Bowie's birthday today but it's William Hartnell's...so why not? David Bowie IS Doctor Who - The Man Who Fell To Earth. As you can probably tell - I absolutely adore David Bowie not just for the f*cking incredible music but for making growing up for those of us who'd ever felt a wee bit different or alone so much more bearable so a s we celebrate the great man's birthday I have to just say THANK YOU. #BowieForever. Oh and he also wrote THE best song about raising an Autistic brood ever. Fact.
It Could Be You.
Flippin' 'eck! You can now literally win Autism! Hopefully if I get a ticket I can at least win a top up!
