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I having been trying so very hard not to get all amazed and gawk-like when I find that someone hasn't seen or heard of what, to me and an enlarged social circle, at least, is a popular or well-known phenomenon ("YOU'VE NEVER SEEN STAR WARS?!") I mean, I never reacted in all caps with italics, but I did respond with wide eyes and stuff.

Today however I heard someone in the office talking about Joe Jackson tickets to another person on the phones. Turns out he'll be playing the Somerville Theatre in April and by gum I'll go as soon as I have enough money to mortgage for a balcony seat.

"Holy cats!" I said. "Joe Jackson's playing at the Somerville? Awesome!"

Two people immediately went "Who's Joe Jackson?" Now these weren't your average just-graduated-from-college types, but people actually older than I. I couldn't help it. I had to boggle.

But once I explained he was the guy who sang Steppin' Out and Is She Really Going Out With Him (not to mention he's The Man who gave you the hula hoop) they both went "Ohhhh! Okay!"

But for one brief, not-so-shining moment... confusion reigned supreme.

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Since I was just turned down by Guildhall, I can't claim to be affiliated with them anymore, though I study privately with their top voice teacher. I also take a course at Birkbeck.

The first Russian course was fantastic. If you already have some very basic Russian under your belt, you might want to join us. We meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9-ish. It's a small group (3-4 of us), and I know they would happily take another. Call 020 7831 5330 and ask to speak with Lucy. Be sure to let them know Derek Henderson referred you: maybe they'll be nice and give me a little discount if you sign up. ;)

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Thanks Derek! I'll give her a call tomorrow. I'm really shy about foreign languages on the phone alas, but I'm sure I'd be ok. Do you use some books and things? Or just 'talk therapy'? (I used to teach English.)

You can also email me, grendelyn at gmail.com

Nice to meet 'ya.