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Better Than Before: My life with Sneaky Feelings

Better Than Before: My life with Sneaky Feelings

Once in a lifetime a band comes along that you love so much, they become part of your world. For me, it’s Sneaky Feelings.
This is the story of how I discovered my favourite New Zealand band.
It’s quite possible that you haven’t heard of them, even if you live in Aotearoa-New Zealand.

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I remember Yesterday

I remember Yesterday

This is where it all began: the old family copy of Abbey Road. I've put myself in the picture. I saw Richard Curtis and Danny Boyle’s film Yesterday last week. It gave me a sense of déjà vu. Because I can remember living in a world where The Beatles didn’t exist. A...

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Living with Alice in Wonderland

Living with Alice in Wonderland

Most people think Alice in Wonderland is an amusing story for kids. But it’s never been that for me, thanks to the name my parents gave me. For many years there was no love lost between me and that other Alice. But I’ve warmed to her. I’ve been inspired to write about...

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