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Harlan Jay Ellison (born May 27, 1934) is an American writer. His principal genre is speculative fiction.

His published works include over 1,700 short stories, novellas, screenplays, comic book scripts, teleplays, essays, a wide range of criticism covering literature, film, television, and print media. He was editor and anthologist for two science fiction anthologies, Dangerous Visions (1967) and Again, Dangerous Visions (1972). Ellison has won numerous awards including multiple Hugos, Nebulas and Edgars.

I grew up reading Harlan Ellison stories; one of his collections was about the 4th book I bought; his Dangerous Visions anthologies were my constant companions in the late 70s: there was always something new in them.

Hmm. I might read them again.

Faith Brown (born Eunice Irene Carroll; 28 May 1944, Liverpool) is an English actress, singer, comedienne and impressionist. Born in Liverpool, Faith Brown began her career as a singer in Bootle at the age of fifteen, backed by a local group which consisted of her three brothers, Lee, Ron and Mike, known as the Carrolls.

I can vouch for them. I have seen them in the flesh.

You're not confusing her and Janet Brown are you?
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Steve Hanley (born 29 May 1959) is an Irish-born English musician who grew up in and lives in Manchester. He was the bass guitarist in The Fall from 1979 to 1998, and his distinctive and muscular basslines were a signature part of their sound, often carrying the song's instrumental melody. Hanley is second only to founding vocalist Mark E. Smith in longevity in The Fall.

In a late 80s interview, Smith said that "the most original aspect of The Fall is Steve...I've never heard a bass player like him. He is The Fall sound." Hanley wrote the music for over 100 Fall songs on more than a dozen albums; including the notable tracks "Rowche Rumble", "Fiery Jack", "Container Drivers", "Lie Dream of a Casino Soul", "Totally Wired", "Winter", "The N.W.R.A.", "To Nkroachment: Yarbles", "I Am Damo Suzuki", "U.S. 80's-90's", "Carry Bag Man", "Jerusalem", "Van Plague?", "Yes, O Yes", "Bad News Girl" and "Free Range", through to "Bill is Dead"; which is both his and Smith's favourite Fall song.

With Peter Hook, Andy Rourke and Gary Mounfield, Hanley is considered one of the pre-eminent bassists of his generation. He has always been very private and rarely interviewed; for this reason his 2014 autobiography "The Big Midweek: Life Inside The Fall" was published to widespread acclaim for its frank honesty and dry humour. He is currently a member of the critically and fan acclaimed Brix & The Extricated.






Totally Wired:




I drank a jar of coffee and I took some of these...