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Hi there!

As mentioned in a previous thread, the 14th July Arena gig is also coincidentally the 20th anniversary of my book, 'Truth & Beauty: the Story of Pulp' coming out. I'd be delighted if anyone wanted to join me in raising a glass to it that afternoon.

I've booked out the Snug at Shakespeare's (146-148 Gibraltar St, S3 8UB) from 3pm so that should give us a good few hours to hang out before heading to the Arena. I might even bring a couple of spare copies of the book so anyone who needs a copy can get one direct from source at the original cover price, rather than shelling out daft prices on Ebay. (Do let me know if you'd be in the market for this, as I'm not gonna lug them with me if no one says they want one!)

There might even be one or two special guests - will have to see about that though...

Think that's about it - do RSVP if you think you'll come along.



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Nice one, count me in! Train doesn't get in til 4pm though so I'll be along a little later after I've checked into my lodgings.

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My coach pulls into Pond Street at 12.15. Then I have to find my accommodation on City Road (if lastminute.com haven't fucked up) but I'll head up that way as soon as I've got myself sorted.

I visited the Shakespeare on my way back from The Wicker, back in September. It's between Lady's Bridge and Shalesmore isnt it? I had a very nice apricot and passionfruit beer, but I doubt they'll still have it in stock.

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I see you've posted this to one of the Facebook Pulp groups, Sturdy. If you join/post it to the other (Pulp band fan group) it should get more traction as it has a few thousand more members.

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Aww I wish I could come. I shall raise a glass at home though. It is a brilliant book - I have read it a few times now... biggrinbiggrinbiggrin

 



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Thanks Zurdta!

See you in a bit Sarah and Eamonn...

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Wow ! 20 years since I requested Truth and Beauty for my birthday at age 12 ! 

 

I've still got your book Sturdy, and spent many a school night reading it in bed when really, I should have been asleep

You've obviously heard it a thousand times but - it's a great great book Sturdy ! Thanks for my 12th birthday present 20 years ago !



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Wow, that's really lovely to read. Thank you so much!

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A 12 year old reading about Ogy McGrath's japes...it's a funny old world! Speaking of he...what's he up to now, Mark?



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I might see if I can make it down to the Shakespeare, wonderful pub, next friday even though I didn't manage to get a ticket for that show. If anyone has a spare well you know...

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There are a couple of standing tickets and a seated one up on Twickets right now (4pm Thursday).

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Unfortunately, I will be working so getting to Sheffield for that time is impossible. Hope you all have a great time at both the meet up and the show.

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Eamonn wrote:

A 12 year old reading about Ogy McGrath's japes...it's a funny old world! Speaking of he...what's he up to now, Mark?


That's a very good question. In some ways, what was he ever up to...

 

(Funnily enough, someone has just given me his email address so I might actually be about to find out)



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Wow ! 20 years since I requested Truth and Beauty for my birthday at age 12 ! 

 

I've still got your book Sturdy, and spent many a school night reading it in bed when really, I should have been asleep

You've obviously heard it a thousand times but - it's a great great book Sturdy ! Thanks for my 12th birthday present 20 years ago !


 Oh and sorry about all the swearing!



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A 12 year old reading about Ogy McGrath's japes...it's a funny old world! Speaking of he...what's he up to now, Mark?


That's a very good question. In some ways, what was he ever up to...


 

biggrinbiggrin I was kinda hoping he was one of your special guests.



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Well, I've dropped him a line so you never know!

I never actually met him myself - a lot of the interviews I did were phoners.



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My ticket is for Saturday, so I was planning on only staying over on the Saturday night, but am very tempted to extend for the Friday night. It would be really lovely to meet up with you all.

 



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Don't worry about the swearing Sturdy, my 12 year old mind was already busy trying to work out the meaning of a line in Do you remember first time - something regarding a toy reaching places

 

Honestly though, your book set me off deep down the Pulp path. Reading about Tree Bound Story help me discover Richard Hawley, who at the time had just released Coles Corner and that turned out to be 'Album of the week' on Mark Radcliffes BBC radio 2 show. It was literally me discovering one thing after another through reading your book. 



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i arrive in town on the 14th. would be great to meet up with like minded folks!!!

I have a ticket for sat, but wondering if it would be worth heading up with you folks on friday. both as a trial run (since i'm from waaaay out of town), but also if anyone outside needs to ditch a ticket.

do people use venmo or paypal for those situations? or will i need to have money in hand?.....45 years old and never done it lol

 

i'll be staying at the leopold.  if anyone wants to reach out my email is my profile name at gmail



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Did reach out to Tris Drew and told him about the meet up as he and his band mates are going to see the show on Friday.


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Just got a ticket for Friday. Anyone else going on both nights? Hope there's some set list variation.

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So the Leopold have managed to add an extra night on for me on Friday on top of the original Saturday that I had booked. I'd love to come to Shakespeare's. I never indulged in a copy of Truth and Beauty when I was first tempted as I was concerned at the time that I was already losing myself to an unhealthy degree in Pulpworld, but I am in a much healthier state now, so if you do have a spare copy Sturdy, I think this would be a good time. 



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No problem, I'll bring one along!

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Count me in, and let me know how much to give ya. Remember you talking about that book back in the Seconds email list!

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I'm in!

(Hi, been a while!)

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Really?! Nice one! I thought you were stranded in China forever. You and Mark can plot a co-authored Pulp book!



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Count me in, and let me know how much to give ya. Remember you talking about that book back in the Seconds email list!


 Crikey, Seconds eh. That's going back a bit. Do you mean you want a copy of the book? Happy to bring one along, I'm saying original 2003 cover price, so £14.99 please!



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Really?! Nice one! I thought you were stranded in China forever. You and Mark can plot a co-authored Pulp book!


 Been back in the UK since leap day 2016, so quite a while now!

Never say never to a book on Pulp, actually pitched one to the 33 1/3 people a while back, but currently have roughly double the number of projects I can nmanage on the go already.



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Yeah, so does Sturdy but y'know, pooled resources an' all that...

Which album did you pitch to 33 1/3 ? Jane Savidge has just finished writing one on This Is Hardcore, due next March.

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Sadly I already have plans ahead of Friday's gig but I'm sure you'll all have a grand time.

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Just noticed that check-in for my accomm is not until 6pm so I guess it makes sense to head straight for Shakeys for a couple of hours before leaving to dump my bag at the B&B.

Will then hopefully meet up with some of you later at the arena.

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Just noticed that check-in for my accomm is not until 6pm so I guess it makes sense to head straight for Shakeys for a couple of hours before leaving to dump my bag at the B&B.

Will then hopefully meet up with some of you later at the arena.


 Hope your b&b isn't too far from the venue, doors open at 6!



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Oh how I'd love to be there! Hope you all have a lovely time in Sheff.

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Eamonn wrote:

Just noticed that check-in for my accomm is not until 6pm so I guess it makes sense to head straight for Shakeys for a couple of hours before leaving to dump my bag at the B&B.

Will then hopefully meet up with some of you later at the arena.


 Hope your b&b isn't too far from the venue, doors open at 6!


 

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saw119 wrote:
Eamonn wrote:

Just noticed that check-in for my accomm is not until 6pm so I guess it makes sense to head straight for Shakeys for a couple of hours before leaving to dump my bag at the B&B.

Will then hopefully meet up with some of you later at the arena.


 Hope your b&b isn't too far from the venue, doors open at 6!


 

         T'int! Close to Hillsborough! no


 At least it's on the tram route.



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Just scored a ticket for tomorrow. Huzzah!!

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Might be a bit late because I can't check into my accommodation until 3 (even though I get to Sheffield at 12.30)

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Unfortunately I'm scheduled to arrive in Sheffield at 5pm so once I've dropped my stuff off at the hotel it'll be straight to the venue. I'm free all tomorrow until the gig tho?

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I'm running a bit late, should be there for half 3!

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I'm going as fast as I can , motorways have very heavy rain and shedliads of traffic, what time are you likely to stay at the pub until?



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Might be pub later, so will raise a glass to Truth & Beauty from afar.

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It's 5:50 and I have just parked in Rockingham St car park. Worst journey I have had in a long time - weather and traffic wise. Just the M42 took 2 and a half hours. On a positive note, if I'd come tomorrow like I originally planned,  I would be seriously bricking it by now. 



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Sorry to miss you Fran! Hope you recovered from the nightmare journey.

This was a lot of fun - lovely to see Eamonn, Saw119, Rob, Weej and Sarah (hopefully I've not forgotten anyone, that would be awkward). Let's do it again sometime!

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It was great meeting up with you guys. Maybe we can organise something if any of you lot are going to Hammersmith.

I'm never having any of that banana beer again though. I was in a really uncomfortable position on the tram to the arena.

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Banana beer! Bloody hell...

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Having a pint at the Washington. Bartender just told me I missed Nick earlier today. UGGGH!!!

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Really? Me too and tbh thought it'd be last place he'd be

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Lots of Pulp fans milling about Sheff today judging by the t-shirts and tote bags, saw a few ladies checking out the Millennium Gallery around lunchtime.



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This is Sayed - was directed here by Eamonn. Was great to meet some of you over the weekend! And very excited to dig into my copy of the book.

Still pinching myself about getting to see them in Sheffield but already hoping to have another chance to make the journey :)

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Ha, glad you tracked us online geeks down, Sayed. Great to meet you in Sheff and I hope the trip from NY was worth it.

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did that group photo of us from Shakespeare's ever surface? i forgot who took it

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Hello Sturdy, do you know that the Truth & Beauty website is not working? I think that your domain name has expired. I have got plenty of spare webspace so I would be happy to host a copy for free if you want to send me the files.

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Ha, that's kind but not sure there's much point really! It was last updated in 2004...

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did that group photo of us from Shakespeare's ever surface? i forgot who took it


 I have no recollection of this! Would be nice to see if anyone has it though.



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Ha, that's kind but not sure there's much point really! It was last updated in 2004...





No worries. It can still be accessed through archive.org:
https://web.archive.org/web/20050105154309/http://www.mark-sturdy.co.uk/pulp/index.html

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Hah. I wasn't going to win any prizes for web design, even in 2003!

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Anyone got a link to or a rip of the mp3?

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SarahAWilson wrote:

Anyone got a link to or a rip of the mp3?


 I posted this in the wrong thread somehow. This was supposed to be in Webbo's book thread.  I managed to get hold of the interview anyway.

 



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