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There are plenty of things to thank the Lord for. My children’s health. Their father’s. Inshallah, mazeltov, my own. Then there is the fact that I am not a friend of Elton John’s. Because if I were a friend of Elton John’s, I’d have to love fancy dress.
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James Callis
December 19th, 2007 12:37pmA little late I know but I bloody hate fancy dress with a passion. I mean its ok under the age of 10, but beyond that one must ask what exactly is the point?? Do those out in fancy dress actually think that people are looking at them thinking to themselves "I'll bet they're a laugh or fun to be around" Where as if they're anything like me then they're looking at them thinking "What is the point? Are you doing it simply for gaining attention to yourself!?" I avoid them at all costs