#I want to give a huge post about Davis brothers and how their relationship through their lifes affected both 1610Jeff and 42Aaron

[loveylangdon]

What’s Clickbait again? pt. 3

Word count: 5.2k+ 

Shawn Mendes x Reader 

Story Summary: You’re dating Shawn Mendes but was in a long term relationship with David Dobrik and met Shawn through a collab David was supposed to have with him. David is now collabing with Shawn finally and finds out you’re dating the pop sensation and doesn’t know what to do.

Authors note: thank you guys sooo much for reading this again it’s just been floating in my head and it's nice to be able to have it out there for other people to enjoy. I know by this point it's going to be a mini-series and I have a lot of ideas, I don't want to drag it out and make it boring so I’m thinking I'm going to shoot for 6 parts and see what happens after that. If you guys have any ideas or suggestions feel free to leave it in the ask box or dm me :) Xxx

Pt. 1 

Pt. 2 

*Not my gif credit to owner*

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Davids p.o.v

“Natalie give me the keys” looking down the hall where they left hand in hand, I turn to Natalie “Nat give me the fucking keys,” I say a little louder this time but quiet enough so the guy Shawn was talking to wouldn’t notice

I quickly steal a glance at the table and see the redhead staring at me. I roll my eyes and hit Nat’s arm “The keys Natalie” I say in a more demanding tone then needed but how could she not be listening to me at a time like this. 

A year, we’ve been broken up for a year and she's walking around with one of the nicest people in the industry on her arm, and by the looks of it, he gives her the world. I feel sick, it should be me, it was me until it wasn’t. I look from the hall where they disappeared back to Natalie ready to hit her arm again.

She looks at me with a look I’ve never seen before. I go to open my mouth again but she stops me 

“David,” she sighs defeated “She’s happy” she’s looking me in the eyes trying to communicate that whatever I’m about to do isn’t worth it.

“Not that you seem to fucking care but I haven’t seen her in a whole year, a year Natalie I need to talk to her so stop playing therapist and give me the fucking car keys” I look at her, staring down the hall again, they’ve only been gone for about five minutes but it feels like an eternity the longer Natalie takes the farther away they get.

 What the fuck did she know? I look from the hall back to Natalie who still hasn’t made a move to dig my keys out of her bag.

“Natalie, I will say this one more time” I stop lick my lips pushing my hair out of my face getting closer to her sitting figure “Natalie, give me the fucking car keys. I am not going to ask again” I glare at her until I see her shrink in her seat. Jack is looking at me like I'm stupid but I could care less I need to see her. 

“Davi-” 

“No one asked for your opinion Jack so stay the fuck out of it” I snapped back quickly, turning to look at him with annoyance and anger.

Some people were staring now but I could care less I need to talk to her. 

I quickly look down the hall and back at Natalie and down the hall again, I look at the redhead and he’s texting on his phone. I look down ready to grab Natalie's bag myself but see her with the keys in the palms of her hands, looking at the redhead one more time he’s still distracted, I snatch the keys from her hand and head down the hall she disappeared down. 

Walking down the hall I realize I don’t even know where I’m going, they couldn’t have gone far. I push open the door to the sound studio the sun momentarily blinding me and quickly scan the cars in the lot. I look for hers but can’t pick it out of the lineup. I quickly get in the Ferrari and drive slowly down the street hopefully seeing her car or her. 

Suddenly my phones ringing and it's a FaceTime from Jason, looking down I decline it. How could they be trying to stop me from talking to her? 

I’m about to turn down a street when I see them, I see Shawn first but his head is in her hands and she’s littering his face with kisses. 

I feel sick, what the fuck am I doing. 

I watch as he pushes her face away in a playful manner and reaches to kiss her hand. I feel like they’re about to kiss again and I can’t take it, I rev the engine and quickly pull up to an available space in front of the cafe. I don't even know if this is a parking space but fuck it. I know they heard the car and broke away, I smirk.

I get out of the car and I feel someone staring at me but I know its not her. 

I hear Shawn mutter “Is this a joke” and y/n shushing him I smirk knowing whatever they were doing was interrupted by me.

I quickly pull my glasses on she always liked when I wore glasses and do the most cliche car click over the shoulder douchebag move as I’m walking up to the entrance, I completely ignore them but when I hear her ask for a kiss I go to lock the car again making it beep loudly. I hear Shawn groan. Smirking to myself and walk inside. Glad I ruined their moment.

I can feel her staring at me through the glass now as I walk up to the counter, I pretend to study the menu but I’m not focusing. I take out my phone and call Corinna.

“Hello” She answers on the other side of the line 

I shrink softly “Corinna I’m a dumbass, I don't even know what my coffee order is how am I going to go to a coffee shop and pretend like I didn't follow them when I don’t even know what my order is-”

“David where the fuck are you” She cut me off 

“I saw y/n, She has a new boyfriend and I followed them to this cafe because I wanted to talk to her” I bite my lip “I didn’t think this far ahead I didn’t even think I was going to find them, I didn’t think and- ” 

She cut me off again “You never think David that's the problem” I hear her sighing on the line “Ok where are you I’m coming” 

“By the time you get here, they’ll be back at the studio it’s at the Warner Brothers lot-” I notice the girl behind the counter eyeing me. “Corinna hold on” I move the phone from my ear and look at her 

“Hi, by chance do you know who I am” I speak and my eyes widen “I meant that in the least douchebag way possible” I chuckle 

“Actually yeah I do, and I think least douchebag way possible went out the window when you prevented your ex-girlfriend from kissing her boyfriend who is out on the patio” She says in a joking tone but follows my eyes from the couple on the patio to her, she looks over at me and sympathy is all over her face. 

“Ok got me there, Do you know my coffee order by chance?” I ask hopefully 

“Iced Cappuccino with almond milk, I'll give you a few extra coffees so it just looks like you’re on a coffee run” she smiles at me and puts the order in the register. 

Putting my phone to my ear again I hear Corinna in her car “Ok mini-crisis averted, the barista helped me. It's sound lot 7 call Natalie and tell her to put you on the list tell her I’m coming back with coffee” I hang up the phone and sit on the bar by the counter.

My knee won’t stop shaking as I watch the barista make my drinks trying not to look outside. 

In my peripherals I see another girl walk out and give y/n and Shawn their food. Their hands disconnect while their plates were set in front of them but as soon as the waitress walks away, Shawn moves his opened hand laid out onto the table with his palm facing up. I feel like I'm intruding on their moment but I can’t help it. y/n giggles at him and puts her hand in his he quickly takes it and pulls her hand up to his mouth kissing her knuckles. He puts their linked fingers back on the table never breaking apart. He keeps stealing glances at her and staring at her intently I look over to her and she has a big smile on her face and her eyes are lit up, by the look on her face I know she’s talking about something she loves and I feel like I’m going to throw up, I look away quickly. 

The coffees are set in front of me all 5 of them. I sigh and rub my face in my hands. What the fuck am I doing? The barista places the last drink in the tray.

she looks at me sheepishly “I don’t mean to be inappropriate, but can I get a picture please, I’m a huge fan” 

“Yah, of course, thank you for helping me” I smile as she comes around the counter and hands the phone to the other barista who snaps the picture and thanks me. 

As she rings me up I glance back outside. Their eating, smiling and laughing. My heart drops. 

“Your total is $20.25” She smiles at me

I reach into my pocket “Here I only have a hundred dollars,” handing her the bill “um can I pay for their bill please” I say pointing towards Shawn and y/n. I close my eyes and try to remember what they said at the soundstage, “and I think they said something about getting coffee too so add $10 onto it and then keep the rest as a thank you for helping me” I smile at her and grab the coffee. 

She stares at me shocked “Are you sure, you don’t have to honestly that's like a fifty dollar tip” 

“Don’t worry about it, oh and please don’t post that picture we took until they leave. Thank you so much.” I turn to walk out but she stops me

“Don’t worry about it too much,” She glances outside to Shawn and y/n laughing, “I know she still has feelings for you, she kept stealing glances in here. He may seem like an angel but he has to leave to tour eventually and who leaves their girlfriend for more than half the year. It gets better even if it feels like your heart just left your body.”

I give her another smile and head to walk outside. As soon as I open the door a bell rings that I didn’t notice when I walked in. 

Fuck.

I don’t even look at the eyes that are watching me and continue walking to my car. I set the coffee’s on the floor next to me and back out of the spot. 

Making my way to the sound studio I feel my heart breaking all over again, I don’t even notice I’m crying until It gets blurry. Luckily I’m in the studio lot and am already parking. I sit there and pull out my phone before I can even text Natalie to get the coffee my hands start trembling and I punch the steering wheel. The horn going off but I could care less. I don’t even notice Natalie until the stage door slams against the wall and she’s running to me. 

I look up at her standing over the car “You’re a dumbass you know that right” she gives me a soft smile before pulling me out of the car and giving me a hug. 

I bury my face in her neck and can’t help but cry. She rubs my back. “I know it hurts Dave but it's going to get better I promise,” she tells me as she holds me. I feel useless and broken. 

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y/n p.o.v. 

Me and Shawn finished eating lunch on the patio, once David went inside and didn’t cause further problems I saw Shawn visibly relax. While David was inside our food came out and we ate and talked about random things. 

We were interrupted by the sound of a doorbell dinging signaling that David was leaving. Me and Shawn both watched as he carried a tray of coffee’s out to his car and left without a glance or a sound. 

Shawn’s eyes followed his car glaring until the car vanished and once it was out of sight he squeezed your hand.

“You owe me two kisses,” Shawn says seriously 

I reach over to hold Shawn's jaw in my hand and give him his request and he hums happily 

Moving to sit back down he’s deep in thought when I squeeze his hand “You know he’s not a bad person, he wouldn’t do anything to hurt or interfere with us. He just needs time to process things, he doesn’t react kindly to things he can’t have or things he’s not used to”

Shawn sighs leaning his cheek on his free hand that was resting on the table. “So he does want you, still?” He looks at me while his eyes go wide “I mean of course he still wants you, I mean who wouldn’t” he sighs and looks at you lovingly. He’s playing with your fingers now. “Maybe if he wasn’t acting like a total douchebag you would consider talking to him” Shawn mumbled 

You laugh “What was that prince?” His eyes go wide confirming you weren’t supposed to hear it. His ears tint pink and he just stares at you sheepishly. It's cute when he gets all worked up.

“I love you Shawn Peter and I will continue to say it until every little doubt leaves your beautiful little brain,” I say squeezing his hand “I'm here for the long run, there is nowhere I would want to be, please stop doubting yourself it hurts my heart.” I pout 

He looks at you with admiration “I know I’m sorry, I just-

“Let me stop you right there prince, never apologize for how you feel” looking him in the eyes and reaching for his chin to hold “Your feelings are valid and mean something to me, thank you for sharing them with me, and if for some reason you can’t I'll be here waiting until you can.”

“How do you do that?” He tilts his head in an adorable manner and gazes at me in awe 

“do what?” I chuckle 

“Make me feel like the luckiest man on earth, you’re so encouraging and understanding, I'm working on being better for you. I know my little uncertainties have really been popping out today but you have been nothing but supportive and patient so thank you” he’s rubbing my ring finger something he does when he’s deep in thought and I smile at him. 

“Ready to go rockstar we need to get Gerty his coffee before we head back” Shawn leans his head back behind his chair and groans 

“Do we have to” he whines 

“Yes, you told him we would take 15 more minutes if we got him coffee” you laugh at his childlike behavior 

“Ok let me go pay and order it I’ll be right back” He walks over to me and holds my head in his hands, placing a kiss on my forehead and turns around to walk through the door of the cafe.

I check my phone and Shawn’s that's still in my pocket, Shawns was on do not disturb and I snort, only a rockstar would have his phone on do not disturb while he’s technically working. 

There's 4 missed texts and 2 calls from Brian, I unlock Shawn’s phone and look at the messages 

Brian: The idiot is yelling at his assistant I think he’s asking for car keys 

Brian: he caught me staring but he’s definitely asking for car keys 

Brian 1 missed call 

Brian: where did you guys go? Need me to pick you guys up

Brian 1 missed call

Brian: okay he came back with coffee? His face is blotchy like he was crying but he came back with a blond. Call me when you can.

I laugh at Brian, always a protector. I sigh and rub my face. How is Shawn suppose to work with David if he’s being unprofessional and causing problems? 

My thoughts are disrupted with the bell on the door ringing. Shawn comes out with 3 iced coffees. 

“One for my princess, one for me and one for Gerty, and they were paid for already?” Shawn looks at you shrugging his shoulders. 

“Wait actually?” 

“You sound surprised” He laughs

“Shocked is all, did you tip her at least?” Taking your ice coffee from his hands. 

“I did thank you very much, I’m not rude I made sure he was nice to her too, our meal was paid for already, she said a man came in and handed her a hundred dollars,” he snorted “Even though I asked about David and her lock screen was a picture of her and David from about 10 minutes ago, she still said a man” he laughs putting emphasis on ‘a man’ looking at you lovingly

‘Ready to go?” You question looking up at him through your lashes

he looks down at the two coffees he’s holding and whimpers 

“What, what's wrong?” You look at Shawn trying to search for what's bothering him 

“How am I suppose to hold your hand if I'm holding Gerty’s stupid coffee?” He mopes 

“Oh my prince, you have the biggest hands on the planet but can’t hold two coffee’s in one hand” You giggle taking Andrew’s coffee and holding it between your body and elbow, holding your own coffee with the same hand. Intertwining your hand with his. He sighs in content 

“Mmm much better than you princess” He kisses your forehead as you guys head back to the studio. 

Touching was definitely his love language. You roll your eyes at your greek god of a boyfriend.

By the time we made it back to the studio some cars are gone but most of the crew is there. Shawn insisted on giving me a piggy back ride so now I’m about 7 feet tall trying to open the stage door with two iced coffees in my hand. 

Shawn starts laughing “Shawn stop moving unless you want me to spill coffee on your head” I pout he’s not helping whatsoever I'm trying to balance two coffees in one hand while reaching down for a door handle that's about 2 feet below me. Why is my boyfriend a giant “Shawn open the door” I say louder getting annoyed

“Princess if I open the door that means I have to let go of your thigh or my iced coffee both of which I am not willing to let go of so please open the door” he looks up at you with a smirk 

“Shawn Peter Raul-“ I don’t have a chance to finish before his hands off my thigh and I feel myself slipping, I let out a scream and quickly wrap my arms around his neck. He’s swinging the door open and running through the hall back to where we left Brian and Andrew. 

“Shawn Peter Raul Mendes put me down before you drop us both” I start screaming into his neck scared to look, knowing his clumsy ass would drop both of us and with a boyfriend who is a literal giant and all muscle, those are not the types of bruises I would like to have. I feel his body tense and I'm about to take my face out of his neck when he comes to a complete stop.

I hit my face on the back of his head and he’s laughing loudly. He picks up speed again and sits down on the couch with me still clinging onto his back and squishes me between the back cushions and his body. 

Brian is laughing hysterically, you can’t even see me at this point it's Shawn, 2 pairs of legs wrapped around his torso, a head and 2 coffees around his neck. He’s breathing heavy and laughing Andrew walks in and gives us a questioning look. I hold out my arm holding Andrew’s coffee above Shawns head and Brian laughs harder 

“Shawn where’s your girlfriend” Andrew smirks and takes a picture of Shawn and your arm reaching out holding his coffee. 

“I don’t know Andrew I think I lost her” He takes a sip of his coffee and he’s pinching my legs that are still wrapped around his waist. I yelp “Shawn!” 

Brians dying laughing and Andrew is telling us to be quiet and pointing to the couch across from us. I try to maneuver over Shawns big biceps to see what he’s pointing at but it's no use, I just slump deeper into the couch cushion and pinch Shawn’s nipple to get his attention and I hear him yelp. 

“What the fuck was that for!” He turns his head to glare at you 

“wait y/n do it again I didn’t record it, Where's Con when you need him” Brians chuckling recording the encounter, Shawn glares at him 

“Shawn I can't drink my coffee can you help me” He melts 

“Oh yeah, here ya go princess” He takes the cup out of your hand and angles it towards you behind his back so you can drink from the straw.  

“You guys are ridiculous Shawn get off of her” Andrew commands staring at both of you 

“You’re not the boss of me, If I want to turn my girlfriend into a pancake I will” Shawn challenges him laughing along with Brian who is rolling on the floor 

“I work with literal children” Andrew pinches the bridge of his nose and walks away 

“Ok wait actually Shawn, your Princess can't breathe get your huge ass biceps off of me” I start to push him off but it's no use he dead weights 

You yelp not expecting it “Shawn Peter Ra-“

Oh shit “Shawn don’t let her get to Mendes get off of her man,” Brian says frantically getting up and tugging on Shawn’s arm to help pry him off of you 

Shawn is laughing so hard his girlfriend pressed into the couch under him and his best friend scared he’s going to face the consequences of not listening to you. He starts laughing so hard he’s crying when Brian finally pulls him off they both fall to the floor.

You’re left with rosy cheeks and messed up hair while Shawn and Brian are rolling on the floor laughing. 

You huff and look around, David is sitting on the opposite couch cuddled into Corinna’s lap while she plays with his hair, she’s glaring at you and he looks like he’s about to sleep. He notices you staring at him and pull’s the drawstrings of the hoodie he’s wearing closed and turns over so his face is in Corinna’s stomach away from you. 

Andrew comes back “You guys are all good to leave” He looks at Shawn on the floor in-between your legs and Brian sitting next to him. 

“We just got back though are you sure,” Shawn asks confused and points towards David, communicating why was he here if we did nothing with him. This earns a look from Corinna. 

Andrew shrugs “They said they got enough of your good energy or as I like to say hyperactivity for the promo pieces, once you two decide who you want to film with they’ll send the footage to those youtuber’s and they’ll edit the video promo in the way they do” typing at his phone “You guys are good to leave honestly but please discuss who you want to film with and let me know by tomorrow afternoon you guys are only here for the summer so we need to find a time to film that fits with everyone's schedule within the two months” He points at you and at Shawn.

“Me! why are you pointing at me Andrew I'm just the girlfriend” I laugh putting my hands up in defense 

Shawn’s head snaps to me quickly “How dare you talk so lowly of my princess” He goes to pinch your legs again, but you’re too quick and hug them to your chest 

“Better luck next time Mendes” You snicker at him and stick your tongue out

“Ha Better luck next time Mendes” he mocks you and your hand movements in the sponge bob meme form

You go to hit the back of his head but he pulls your hand before you can and you land on your butt next to him on the floor. Shawn and Brian are rolling

That’s definitely going to leave a bruise “Shawn Peter-“ you raise your voice waking David up, Shawn notices you glancing at David and realizes you woke him up too, knowing you hate being a disruption in any situation he quickly looks back to you staring him dead in the eyes

“Oh shit” His eyes go wide “Bri you have the car keys right” he rapidly gets up and so does Brian confused 

“Yah wh-“

“Run” Shawns standing to avoid your arms trying to grab him and he heads down the hall laughing with Brian following him down the hall. 

“Your boyfriend is a literal 5 year old” Andrew deadpans and snickers watching the door fly open and them screaming outside. 

You hear the door close and start to stand, Andrew reaches his hand in offering to help you up, you gladly take it and look to see David also stood to help you get up. You just stare at him. 

Andrew clears his throat “Okay girlfriend you have an important job, make sure he chooses 8 creators to film within preference to highest rated to lowest pick 2 backups and mark the ones where you think the video will take the longest if we need to reshoot we need to schedule it” he states handing you the paper  

You hear David snort next to you, you’re about to open your mouth to defend Andrew when he speaks up 

“I'm sorry, is there something wrong Mr. Dobrik?” Andrew turns to look at David whose eyes widen 

“Uh no sir I just it's funny you think Youtuber’s reshoot with collaborations its either there or it's not the video is useful or it's trashed. It’s a video not the end of the world”

“Noted, while you may not take your profession seriously by viewing potential projects as useful or trash, with professionals “trash” isn’t an option, we get our work done and better than the standard we set it at. Thank you for your unauthorized input Mr. Dobrik please excuse me” Andrew looks at him smiles and turns to walk out 

David shrinks in his seat as Corinna glares at Gerty walking down the hall. 

You turn to look at David, “Thank you for lunch I’ll get your Venmo from Ilya and pay you back when I get back to our apartment.” 

He goes to say something but you cut him off “Bye Corinna if you’ll excuse me my boyfriends waiting, tell Natalie bye for me.” You fake smile one last time and grab yours and Shawn’s coffees and start to walk towards Andrew who was texting and waiting for you at the end of the hall. 

 “Go Gerty don’t take anyone's shit” You smirk at him 

He chuckles, “I don’t take kindly to people with a poor work ethic and childlike tendencies. Have one or the other, not both, and butting into our conversation when we’re doing his career more of a favor than Shawns and he still chooses to act like a prick even after visibly seeing you happy is beyond me and is someone I don’t look forward to working with.” Andrew goes to open the door for you “On a positive note, you handled that very maturely y/n I'm proud” Andrew gives you a side hug as you guys walk outside the soundstage

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David’s p.o.v 

After y/n leaves I groan and fall into Corinna’s lap 

“David, what the fuck just happened, why were you even here if you didn’t film anything?” She looks down pissed at me

I sit up and rub my eyes sighing 

“I heard Shawn was doing a youtube collaboration but had a list of youtuber’s to pick from, I found out I was on that list and wanted to come by to ask him to collab with me since our last video fell through, when I got here Nat texted me saying y/n was here but she failed to tell me that she was here but with Shawn,” I say groaning into my hands 

“So that's when you lost your shit and followed her to some random cafe with no plan, no backup or any idea what the actual fuck to do?” 

“Yah..”

“You’re a dumbass, come on we have to go, wheres Natalie?” she gets up dusting off her jeans 

“What where are we going” I get up and follow her 

“Well if y/n was an idiot she wouldn’t pick you for Shawn to collab with, but y/n isn’t an idiot so you’ll be number one on the list. We need to make a plan and a filming schedule where you’ll be spending more time with her than with him so you guys can talk” she looks at me like it’s obvious “you do want to talk to her right? that's why you went all Slovak spy on her following her to a cafe like a creep”

“Yah. But Corinna, I really fucked up,” I'm defeated. 

Remembering y/n being calm and collected as she threw her clothes into a suitcase, while I was frantically trying to stop her, tears streaming down my face and she’s not talking to me or paying attention to anyone in our living room that witnessed the whole thing. How she just packed her things, her life and her love for me and walked out of our front door without a goodbye. 

“I want her back but I want her to be happy” I look down. If what I did made her get straight on a flight to leave the country so I couldn’t get to her, what hope is there really? 

“David you’ve done a lot of stupid shit in your life, letting go of the women you were planning on proposing too is definitely at the top of the list, you and y/n have something her and Shawn don’t. History. We just need to figure out how to make her talk to you okay? We can do this, we can fix this, she’s back now you know where she is. If Shawn agreed to do this youtube thing it means she doesn’t completely hate you. That's a good thing” she claps her hands together as we exit the stage heading into our cars. 

I feel my heart skip a beat, for the first time in a year I’m hopeful. Corinna’s right y/n is back for the first time in a year. That was the challenge finding her to talk and explain, now she’s here at arm's length. Smiling like an idiot I'm screaming at the top of my lungs driving down the 101 on my way home.

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I’m aiming for 6 parts so hopefully, this hasn’t bored you yet, more drama to come again this has just been floating around in my head so thank you for reading Xx

If you guys have any ideas or suggestions feel free to leave it in the ask box or dm me :) Xxx

[kingbyakuya]

I don't really know much about any of your ocs, but I saw the recent post about one of them and now I'm curious about all of them? Like, as many as you're willing to talk about

Ooohoooohooo buckle up cuz I got a lot!! I'm going to go in order of their creation and keep it brief cuz I can go on forever lol I based all of my ocs in the Victorian-ish era but I have manipulated them to fit any universe.

Soleil Saint des Étoiles:

My sun priest! In all his forms he is a very religious man and follows the book to the letter. Vain and snooty, he sees a lot of people below him and won't be afraid to demean them. He's going through a redemption arc to become a better, actually good priest, so I'm very excited to see how that plays out.

Nira Santana:

Nira is an older woman and trained to be a soldier. Even though she was born female in the Victorian times, her father taught her all the 'male' teachings while her mother taught her the 'female' teachings. She is very ice cold and stoic, rarely ever showing emotion or interest, but she does have a care for humanity.

Catherine (Cathy) Davis:

She is the sunshine and bright smile everyone needs in their life. So full of life and giggles, she sees the best in everyone and always wants to make people smile. She's a famous dancer as well and wears her heart on her sleeve and she is not afraid to let her emotions be shown.

Ryan Frost

Ryan... is a complete bastard. An absolute asshole. He is my version of Jack the Ripper. Malicious, snarky, cocky, temperamental; he's my 'suave' villain. He's also leader of the Blue Snakes gang, so he's got a lot of tricks up his sleeve and knows the underground of London very well.

Jacque Chanteur

He is the most emotional man you will meet. He's 6'4, built like a brick building (I use Hugh Jackman as a reference), but a total softie. He's also Ryan's right hand man and Ryan's blood brother. (Did I mention that Ryan and Jacque are vampires? Cuz they are lmao). Please just give Jacque a hug.

Alistair Kraus

An old herpetologist, Alistair is Jacque's and Ryan's sire. He's a jovial old man and in love with humanity. He's the one that started the Blue Snake gang but it started out as a group of Robin Hood's before Ryan killed Alistair and took over. Full of life, even in death, Alistair loves everything cold and warm blooded.

Aeron Bishop

He's a huge nerd. Tall and lanky with super round, thick glasses, he's built like the stereotypical nerd. Full of curiosity, he studies witchcraft as well, under his mother and grandmother's teachings. He plays the cello, loves to read, and always seems to find trouble.

Dominic Moore

Dominic is a successful banker, practically rolling in dough for his outrageous interest rates and such. He was abused as a child by his father after his mother died during childbirth and that caused a lot of issues with Dominic's childhood. After being turned into a vampire, he killed his father by accident and took over the banking business, eventually finding the love of his life, @flowerquince's Grace McLoughlin.

William Kingsley

Coming from a wealthier family, he studies anatomy compared to his father who is actually a doctor. Serving in World War II as a medic, he's left with PTSD from loud sounds and another mishap that caused him to be honorably discharged. He grew up very religious but turned away out of fear due to his sexuality. He's a very soft and gentle man, wanting to help those who have been injured, but is very quiet and reserved, mostly watching from the sidelines.

Simon Orestella

His parents were killed and his house burned down when he was a young boy, leaving his little sister and him as orphans. He's a thief now, obsessed with knives and always carries one with him. While his sister goes to school, he manipulates those into paying him and steals as well to help pay for her classes and such. He means well, but goes about it in the absolute backwards way.

Abraham (Abe) Crowley

Having his wife murdered by a vampire has left Abe a broken man. Now alone with his young daughter, Penelope, he lives a double life. In the morning, he's a British solicitor, making money and such to support Penelope. At night, he hunts and kills vampires, hellbent on revenge for what happened to his wife. For him and the relationship with his daughter, I was inspired by Lee and Clementine from the Walking Dead video games. Abe teaches his young girl how to kill and fight vampires, even though she is only eight years old.

I can go into so much detail about all of them, how they're all connected in some way, and how they interact with each other, but as mentioned - for the sake of everyone's sanity - I just gave the bare bones.

[chicklette]

@frostbitebakery wrecked me with her art.  I made the story.  The glory belongs to her.

Pt. 1 | Pt. 2 

Part III (rated M for all the previous reasons):

When Bucky is twenty-seven, his mother cries a lot.  She cries when Bucky gets promoted, when Becca gets pregnant, and when Becca has her bonding ceremony.  She cries when George finally sells his half of the shop to his brother, and he makes good on a bonding-night promise to take her to Hawaii. (Even the air smells good there, she tells all their friends when they return.)

Mostly though, she cries because Bucky is always cold, and Bucky is deeply lonely, and Bucky lost his soulmate before he even got him. Bucky lost his soulmate before he ever knew to call another person home.

When Bucky is twenty-eight, he sits on his mother’s sofa with a new life in his hands.  Becca is radiant in motherhood, in happiness.  She shines like he always hoped she would, though the young years when she was painfully shy around everyone but him, the awkward years when she was coltish and tall, a face full of braces and dimples that rarely showed.  Meeting Davy Proctor brought out every beautiful thing in Becca, and even though he desperately wishes he knew what it was like to shine like that, he doesn’t begrudge her even a bit of it.

Gabby smiles up at him, bright blue eyes and rosebud mouth.  As six months old, she’s a snuggler more than anything, and has the endearing habit of pushing her hands up your shirt sleeves, and flexing them in time with her suckling.  Bucky is utterly gone on her.

“Honey?” Winnie says, and Becca nods.  Before Bucky can track what’s going on, his folks, Becca and Davy are all giving him earnest, heartbreaking looks.

“We wanted to talk to you, sweetheart,” Winnie says.  “We’re worried.”

“I - you guys, I know.”

“I don’t think you do,” Becca says, and her smile is small, sad.  “Buck, it feels like you haven’t smiled in a year.”

Bucky pushes a grin onto his face and even he notices how wrong it feels.

“I’m sorry,” he says, letting the smile fall.  “I know, I just….”  He stops because what is he supposed to say?  He’s just sad.

“Son,” George says.  “I know we don’t- can’t - understand.  But with everything that’s happened, and everything we know -” He pauses and shrugs.  “I just don’t think Steve would want you living this way.”

“I - I know.  It’s just hard letting go,” Bucky says.

It’s true.  

After his last dream of Steve, Bucky started having nightmares: Dreams where Bucky could have saved Steve, but didn’t.  

He knows they don’t make any sense, but he also doesn’t know how to argue against his heart.

Becca’s face is solemn as she hands Bucky a small, white card.  “Mr. Coulson gave this to us.  He said that you should use it if you need it.  He said that  - you can be honest with her.  She’s been...approved.”

Bucky takes the card and looks at it, before putting it in his back pocket. He doesn’t think he’ll call, but he knows he has to do something.  He’s been ghosting through his life for too long now.  Hell, he doesn’t know if he ever starting living it to begin with.  Steve’s been a part of his life since he can remember.

He looks up at his family: His mother’s eyes are huge and wet, and his father is holding tight to his mother.  Davy has his arms around Becca, and then he looks down to see Gabby watching him, eyes full of wonder before she breaks into a grin and coos.

“Alright,” he says, smiling down at his niece that he loves so much.  “I’ll try.”

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When Bucky is twenty-nine, he takes another leave of absence from work.  He tries to resign outright, but his boss refuses, telling him to do what he needs to do, and that his job will be waiting when he returns.

Bucky travels to Europe.  He sits in a pub that was rebuilt after the war, in the same corner that Steve sat in, once upon a Christmas eve.  He goes to Azzano and hikes the forests surrounding what is now a war monument.  When he gets there, he finds that the monument has been built around the rubble of the original building. He climbs a mountain in the Alps and fights his stomach souring when he looks down at the train tracks.  

He sleeps in a tiny hotel room in London, on a narrow bed and presses his face to the sheets, the way Peggy did when Steve made love to her.

When he returns to New York, he haunts Brooklyn.  He has a drink at a bar, buys a soda at what’s now a 7-11, and leaves a bouquet of flowers on a dead woman’s grave.

It takes a phone call to Coulson, and every ounce of strength he has left, but he visits Peggy Carter.  He tells her that his family knew Steve back when.  He listens to her stories and he tells her about Steve when he was young, and just what a little punk he was.  He tells her that Steve loved her, very much.  He thanks her for loving him back.

She dips in and out of lucidity, but when he’s leaving, she reaches out, grabs his wrist.  

“Who are you really?” she asks.  “Steve didn’t have any old family friends.”  

Bucky colors but finds he can't look away.  

“Oh,” she says, her brown eyes bright and clear.  “Oh, my darling.  After all of this time?”

Bucky nods, and can't fight the wetness that clings to his lashes.  

Peggy squeezes his hand with what’s left of her frail strength.  “He would have loved you.”

He stops trying to hide his tears.

.

When Bucky is thirty, he starts dating again.  He pays for one of the good services, and fills out a questionaire that takes him almost two hours.  When it asks how long he had with his soulmate, Bucky lies.  Three weeks sounds so much better than “never.”  

He’s matched with Darla from Kansas City.  She cries twice over dinner, her wounds still too fresh.  He’s matched with Michael from California, who is smart and pretty and intense, in ways that Bucky’s just not ready to handle.  He’s matched with Jimmy, who is from Brooklyn, too, and they hit it it off just fine.

On their second date, Bucky notices a small tattoo just behind Jimmy’s ear: it’s the Captain America shield.  Bucky’s not sure what to think, but when he asks, Jimmy talks about how Cap was the embodiment of everything that Jimmy was raised to believe was good and true and right with the world.  

Bucky can’t argue.

Jimmy is kind, and sweet, and funny, but Jimmy is also fun.  Bucky wasn’t expecting that.

They go ice skating in Central Park, and see bad 60’s sci-fi at the revival house on tenth.  They go to parties hosted by Bucky’s friends, and Jimmy’s, and through it all, Bucky is surprised at how easy it is.  Jimmy is direct and when he looks at Bucky, Bucky feels like he’s being seen.

When they have sex for the first time, Jimmy takes it easy and slow, letting Bucky take the lead until Bucky asks for more.  When they’re done, Jimmy settles into Bucky’s arms, head on his chest, and whispers stories to make Bucky laugh.  Bucky’s grateful, even as he feels sad, and wrong.  

He pushes the feeling aside.  He’s not the only one in the world without a soulmate.

When Bucky’s been dating Jimmy for about three months, he starts attending a grief and loss group meeting, led by a man named Sam.  

Sam lost his soulmate while in the military, and now he tries to help others cope with the same.  He and Bucky hit it off instantly, each razzing the other, but also allowing small kindnesses, like a cup of coffee, or an extra-long hug at the close of group.  Bucky’s not sure if group is helping, but he goes nonetheless.

Around six months into their affair, Jimmy makes noises about wanting to move their relationship forward.  Bucky isn’t aware that he’s holding back, but the way that the conversation blind-sides him makes it clear.

“I want to,” Bucky says.  “I do.”

“I know,” Jimmy says, a chagrined smile on his face.  “I almost think that makes it worse.”

“We could still-” Bucky starts, but Jimmy cups Bucky’s face in his hand, and the look on Jimmy’s face stops Bucky in his tracks.  

“No,” Jimmy says.  “We can’t.”  Then he leans up and presses a small, soft kiss to the corner of Bucky’s mouth.  “Take care of yourself, love,” Jimmy says, then turns and leaves.

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When Bucky is thirty, he gets a tattoo.  He searches designs and then researches artists, not willing to trust the work to just anyone.  

He considers a shield, something like Jimmy’s, but feels like it’s too obvious.  He thinks about their birthdays, of something that just says “Steve,” but none of them are the right fit.

On the cusp of sleep one night he recalls a vase he saw in the Brittish Museum.  It was an image from the antiquities collection, Hercules and the Hydra.  Bucky startles awake, suddenly certain and sure, that that is the right image. That is what is going to help him let go.

It doesn’t work.  

When Bucky is thirty one, he and Sam are out for coffee, post-group.  

“Are you happy?” Sam asks, and Bucky knows he can’t say yes.

“Man, what are you holding on for?” Sam’s eye are kind, but his voice is exasperated.  “He’s gone, right?”

“Long gone,” Bucky says, a grimace on his face.  

“Look,” Sam says.  “I’m not here to tell you how to live your life.  At some point, you’re going to have to decide whether this is what’s right, or what’s easy.”

“Sam, I know.  I just -” At this, Bucky leans forward and speaks low, like he’s telling a secret.  “It’s like I can still feel him.  Do you get that, with Riley?”

Shaking his head, Sam says, “Nah.  With Riley, it was like I felt it the moment he was gone.  There was just this...space, where Riley used to be.”

Bucky sighs, and leans back in his chair.  “Yeah, well,” he says, shrugging.  

Sam sighs.  “Alright.  So you gonna help me run the Valentine’s social or what?  ‘Cause I know your dumb ass doesn’t have a date.”

“Yeah,” Bucky says.  “Yeah, why not?”

The conversation with Sam doesn’t sit well with Bucky, though.  He turns it over and over in his mind.  He sits with it through Valentine’s Day, through his birthday, Lent and Easter, and as the New York weather turns firmly toward spring, Bucky makes a decison.  One way or another, it’s time to let Steve Rogers go.

.

When Bucky is thirty-one, he visits the archives, deep inside of SHIELD headquarters.  His call to Phil Coulson has been plainative.  He just needs to try to say goodbye.  He thinks that maybe handling some of Steve’s things, reading some of his writings...something, anything.  Something’s got to help.

It’s a cool afternoon when Bucky goes to the archives.  He grabs his favorite red hoodie and his earphones for the subway.  Coulson is there to greet Bucky, and he gives Bucky an all-access pass, a warm handshake, and a sad smile.

At first, the curator and Coulson hover.

After a bit though, they walk away and let Bucky have the room to himself.  He sits at a table and reads through a tactical journal that Steve kept.  He traces his fingertip over a picture that Steve drew, of a monkey in a uniform on a unicycle.  Bucky remembers dreaming about that drawing, about Steve, being so angry and feeling so useless.  He remembers the moment that Peggy Carter walked back into Steve’s life.

He touches one of Steve’s uniforms, and presses his face into the collar, breathing deep, but it doesn’t smell of anything but must.

He walks around the room, a veritable museum of one Steven Grant Rogers, before looking over some of the historical notes.  His heart pangs when he sees that that someone has scratched out the “none” next to Soulmate: and put Bucky’s name there instead.

“Jesus, Steve,” Bucky whispers.  “I don’t know what I’m doing here.”

He turns to leave, but his attention is caught by a bust of Captain America in the corner.  

The bust looks to be made of marble.  It’s captured Cap from about the ribs up, and seems to be life sized.  Before Bucky can stop himself, he’s standing in front of it.

“I don’t understand,” Bucky says.  “I don’t know why I can’t let you go, but you have to try to let me.  It’s almost like I can feel you holding on, and I love you, but this - this hurts.  Steve, it hurts.”

Bucky can feel his face heating and his lashes growing wet.

“You’re the only thing I ever wanted,” he says.  “And watching you grow up, God, it was like -” and the he laughs, realizing what he’s about to say.  “It was like you made for me.  And maybe you were.  But this is shitty.  And it’s not fair.  And I can’t keep loving your Goddamned ghost!.”

Closing his eyes, Bucky leans against the statue, feeling the cool marble against his forehead.

“I love you, Steve,” he says, and closes his eyes, letting the tears run in warm rivulets down his face.   “I love you so much.  But this - this has to be goodbye.”

Bucky rubs his nose against the statue, trying hard not to notice that even as marble, it’s a perfect fit.  Groaning at himself, but unable to stop, he shifts and presses his lips against the statue’s, marble and flesh, hot and cold.  

He holds there, reveling in the only kiss he’s ever going to share with his soulmate, before pushing away and heading for the door.  He’s openly crying as he exits the building, mumbling something to the curator and ignoring Coulson’s shouts entirely.  

Ducking down an alley, he comes to rest behind a dumpster, his back sliding down the brick wall before giving in and just...just crying. He cries for Steve, for himself, for the love they should have shared, but never did.  He wonders if missing your soulmate can kill you, because he sure as hell isn’t living.  

A stray cat sniffs at his shoe before curling in at his side, clinging to his warmth.  It headbutts him once, twice, and Bucky is pulled out of his pityfest by the little purr, then chirrup it gives when he reaches his hand out to pet it.

“You’re a friendly thing,” he says, sniffling and trying to bring himself back under control.  The cat, all black, peers up at him with great green eyes.

“Skinny,” he says.  “You all alone?”  

The cat headbutts him again, then rolls onto its side, paws flexing in the air as though it’s swimming.  

“Yeah,” he says.  “Okay.”

Bucky takes a few deep breaths and leans his head against the wall.  The cat climbs onto his lap, then sniffs and paws at his pants pocket, where he has a granola bar stashed.  

Curious, Bucky opens it and offers a bit to the cat.  

Sniffing, the cat makes a slight chewing motion with it’s mouth, before leaning forward and wolfing it down in one go.

“Okay,” Bucky say.  “Okay.”  He abandons the rest of the bar to the cat, before pulling out his phone.

“Hello?”

“Hey, Sam?” Bucky says.  “I think I could use some help.”

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2300 miles away, the late spring sun shines hot, and the permafrost shifts.

Steve Rogers takes his first breath in almost seventy years.

...to be continued

a/n: next (final) chapter up just as soon as I can get it out of my head and into my laptop.  BUT SOOON AND NO LATER THAN MON/TUES.

[margarittet]

Sam “Men of Words” Winchester supporting his brother Dean “I struggle with words” Winchester.

This is a theme this season. Dean (and Sam, Cas) vs communication. (Actually, it started last season.)

Dean constantly confuses “we” with “I”, mixes “need” with “want” and “love”, gets the words wrong (it’s pronounced ca-pi-chu-lum, Dean!), and is in pain even thinking about books (“aka the written word”), but he has no problems analyzing facts and reports, and pictures, and data, and numbers and everything else. 

Dean uses post it notes (aka a tool of communication, albeit simple communication), but turns them into a joke, puts them where Sam can’t read them, and in the end dismisses them for the sake of yet another mission at hand. Dean uses funny words like dum dum, or jinkies, or “whack”, but he has problems pronouncing French or Latin (aka “serious words”). In the meantime Sam and Cas (who speaks every language possible and “doesn’t get the words wrong”) are on the other side, waiting for Dean to catch up - to start using his words correctly and without struggle. Cas is pissy because he asks questions, but gets bullshit answers. Sam is supportive, but he feels there is so much Dean is not sharing or struggles to share (”I don’t know what you are!”). Dean is in pain because he can’t get the words right. He is definitely not a part of a “speakeasy”, as Sandy put it. In the beginning of the episode he is pretty overwhelmed by the need to find the right words (in the books), and that’s why he hates them so much at the moment.

So many methaphors for communication problems in this episode (13x17):

- previously mentioned post-its that Sam cannot read unless he REALLY tries (and somehow he doesn’t figure out that removing a layer of clothing would actually help the communication here - smart, since the fifteen layers of flannel have always been a symbol for hiding oneself);

- Sandy is both gagged and not gagged in the cold open (she is gagged in every second frame), so she either can’t speak at all or screams in fear;

- Dean is practically overwhelmed by the amount of books around him (they are EVERYWHERE, in the war room, in the kitchen, in the archives, in the corridors, in the other bunker’s office...) in the beginning, before he finds a case (aka Sandy chained to the alter) that removes the pressure to work with words for now - and the books magically disappear (they are even gone from the war room when they come back to the bunker while in the beginning Sam sleeps there surrounded by them);

- when the boys explain the future to Sandy, Dean shows her his car (aka his mean of transportation, of moving, of acting), while Sam shows her his phone - his way of communicating with the world;

- the other MoLs attack and kidnap first, ask questions later (literally), which is such a sign for bad communication skills. They are hooded and silent the whole first time the boys meet them! If only they started by talking to one of the guys, for example on his way to the bathroom - since once they kidnap Sam all they do is TALK TO HIM, not hurt him - the whole case could go so much smoother and fewer people would die;

- the older waitress talks to herself, and in the end compliments Marco for being such a great conversationalist (”You always make me laugh!”), even though he doesn’t say a word;

- the younger waitress, Amy, is obviously happy with the attention given her by the young boy, Buck, but she still doesn’t give him a clear “yes” or “no” - until later in the episode when she does indeed say yes, and agrees to go out with him (but he dies to protect her and she is left behind, alone)(what a tragic love story!)(like a Hallmark movie!)(foreshadowing? what foreshadowing?!)(smh);

- there is not-so-subtle-storytelling, and there is Dean Winchester chained to an undergound altar to be sacrificed to become the male-half of a (het) romantic couple, and when he tries to protest his voice is literally taken away, until he liberates himself, kills the monster, and can speak again/breathe again. Yeah, mr Perez. Subtle. (Almost as subtle as the story of two lovers separated by the rift, or the person being stabbed from behind, through the chest, by the bad guy/girl in front of Dean to trigger his trauma);

- speaking of being gagged/voices being taken away - Gabriel is mute the whole time he is on screen, his lips physically sewn together, and even when Sam cuts the threads, and Gabe is able to open his mouth, he is still unable to share his experience due to the years of abuse, being locked away and forced to be silent. Again, subtle;

- there is A LOT of focus being put on asking questions/getting answers. Asmodeus doesn’t get information because he doesn’t ask. Ketch asks again and again (a nice huge Cas mirror that he is in this episode) why he was called, why he is there, what does Asmodeus want from him, what is the nature of their relationship; one of the post-its on Sam’s back says “I’m stupid - ask me!”. Dean pronounces in front of Capitulum VII - “You ask questions, you get answers.” I hope soon he will give people around him the honest answers, because so far he is trying to avoid it at all cost;

- speaking of honest - everyone is surprisingly sincere in this episode, and I hope it’s a foreshadowing for the better communication from now on. People who asked questions, got answers, and that’s great. Dean is trying while still struggling, but it seems the general idea is that he is getting better, and he has Sam’s support;

- even Sandy questions WHY they are not more willing to discuss her newfound existence - why don’t they ask questions? Why are they not more surprised? Sam starts asking questions then - simple, basic questions - and he finds stuff out while Dean has no interest in talking to Sandy about her misfortune (words vs not using his words again). I would also like to point out that Sandy seems to have all the memories of her vessel - unless she made everything up which I doubt. I wonder if it will be important in the future; 

- also, when the attack on the diner (aptly named Krispy’s, with a K instead of C) happens, all the phones are dead, including the landline. All the means of communication are dead for now, and Dean has no ways to communicate with Sam, and he turns to violence - preparing Molotov’s coctails that he never actually uses. Sam on the other hand, who TALKS with the MoLs, manages to regain control over the situation, using HIS WORDS, and not force;

- Sandy dies when her mouth (and her screams) is shut again by Yokoth’s tentacle. While in her body, the god kills people by sucking their hearts out, and their souls dry with a deadly tentacle shooting out of her mouth (nice visual there!).

Miscommunication has been Davy Perez’ pet theme since 12x12 when the whole thing started - Cas using his words, and Dean staying silent. We are over a year later, and Dean got better, but these words still need to come out. In 12x15 Davy made sure to show us that not using your words gets people killed (and for sure it did get Cas killed in the finale of s12). BTW, 13x12, 13x14 and 13x17  have a lot in common, and it’s really interesting to do a little compare and contrast with these three episodes - Yokoth, Glythur and Perez together again, maybe I will (ten)tackle it some other time. They are showing us that asking questions is the way to go because (eventually) you will get your answer. We have seen how since 13x06 Cas has wanted to know why he was brought back, but the answers he got were misleading at best - so he got to the wrong conclusions, and the whole merry-go-round of Cas feeling not loved and leaving started again. BECAUSE DEAN PAL-ZONED AND NEED-ZONED HIM AGAIN DUE TO HIS INTERNALIZED COMMUNICATION ISSUES. The season needs to end with Dean vocalizing how he feels - he has been making such a huge progress that I can’t see it go any other way. However, I fully expect that once he does say out loud what has been sitting inside him for years (to Cas and to Sam as well), the universe will go “oh no you didn’t!”, and will interfere with the force of a raging cosmic entity (or a raging archangel). And we will have new issues on the table. Tragic. You know - like a Hallmark movie.

[mittensmorgul]

I’m not clear on why Destiel can only be an endgame. After years of agonizing build up, could Show really be so cruel to not let us see Dean and Cas openly loving each other with Sam and anyone in their circle accepting them? By loving, I mean emotionally but physically would be fine too, even something like kissing. I don’t think it would be fair to have these barriers between them resolved and then just cancel the show leaving us to imagine what happens next. :)

Hi hi! First off, one very important thing to remember: Supernatural isn’t just gonna get randomly cancelled. I mean... the network has been saying for the last few years that as long as they keep wanting to make the show, they can keep making the show. So it’s not just gonna up and disappear without warning, you know? This will be something that will likely be decided with the network, the showrunners and writers, and all the actors (Jensen, Jared, and Misha) in advance. And considering just how long the show’s been running, and how it’s still maintaining its core audience even after all these years, it’s DEFINITELY NOT something that everyone will just ~abandon~ with open plotlines, you know?

Barring some sort of huge unforeseen circumstances, the show will be allowed to come to a narrative conclusion.

So at this point, that’s not even something to be concerned about. Everyone involved is fully aware of these facts, and they’ve literally structured their lives around it.

Now that we have that out of the way, we can actively ask ourselves with that knowledge, WHY can destiel only be endgame? 

Because that’s the way they’ve been telling the story of Dean and Cas from the start. Back in s4-5, there were to be no “happily ever after” endings, because that wasn’t the story they were telling at the time. It was always only ever going to be a bittersweet ending, with Sam having sacrificed himself, Dean living a half-life to honor his brother’s last request, and Cas going up to clean up Heaven. That was Kripke’s endgame.

But the show didn’t end. And none of their stories ended either. So the original ending, where nobody was completely satisfied, nobody had a truly happy ending and settled for what they thought they could get at the time, is no longer narratively possible. They had to take the characters’ original “endgame goals” and expand on them. They could go one of two ways, and Sera Gamble decided to go tragic, but using the characters’ existing relationships to build that tragedy on. Cas sacrificed himself so Dean wouldn’t have to. Sam broke completely and literally had to be pieced back together. And Dean was left effectively abandoned by both of them again. S7 continued to chip away at everything the Winchesters ever had and loved before finally giving them a (conditional) win of sorts, which broke them in new and fascinating ways leading into s8.

Carver was initially under the impression that he’d have one season to tidy things up and salvage the whole series, and began writing s8 to a potential end that he could expand on if they were picked up again. When they were picked up again, they began more strenuously putting the characters through their paces-- letting Cas experience humanity, taking away Dean’s humanity altogether, and pushing Sam to his limits. Carver became confident that he’d be allowed s10 to finally wrap up the entire series, and structured 8-10 as a three act narrative.

But then they got renewed again, and that’s about when the network began suggesting that SPN could run indefinitely if they so chose... Carver rolled back a bunch of character development stuff he’d been pushing toward, the end of s10 took a hard left turn, and s11 began this new era I like to think of as The End Of The Big Bad.

The big bad became the characters themselves, and their personal and emotional issues. This was the beginning of what I’ve been calling the scheherazade structure in earnest, where there’s essentially two things happening at once.

There’s still A plots-- like the story of Amara, Lucifer, the BMoL, the AU and Jack-- but there’s this slow-burn undercurrent that functions as an equally important (if not MORE important) overarching structure of the ENTIRE narrative. And that’s Sam, Dean, and Cas and their individual character arcs and their relationship toward each other. This is the scheherazade arc, which holds all the other plots together.

I keep begging people to please just go read about Scheherazade. Just go read the bit of that article under the subheading “Narration.” Because in Supernatural, destiel is functionally the story of Scheherazade and Shahryar. And if she’d stopped telling her stories before the end, she literally would’ve been executed. We really do not want that for destiel, you know?

Does this mean we’ll have to wait for the final minute of the entire series to get any acknowledgement? Hopefully not. I suspect it will be NEAR the end-- final season, final run of episodes, but near the end. Because the point is that that’s the GOAL of this type of storytelling. It’s the ENDGAME. And until then, they absolutely can’t let anyone have a happy ending, because that’s just the nature of this game.

Heck, there’s a possibility that we could get as much as a full season of post-confession drama, but at that point the narrative would have to create some reason to separate them, or make it difficult or impossible for them to be together, because that’s how drama works.

I keep going back to this quote from Davy Perez:

For me I think it’s funny because I might have read it in a book somewhere, or maybe it was advice I got, in regards to writing television versus writing film. When you’re writing a film, you’re writing what is hopefully a complete journey, where a character gets called to action, where they go on their journey of discovery or their journey of tribulation, and then they arrive to an end point and you find, “Oh, I’ve learned this lesson,” or “I’ve grown so much.” And that was a satisfying, closed-ended story. Television doesn’t work that way. Television is about a character that you become invested in, and that you fall in love with. That character grows in incremental ways. Not only do they grow in tiny little increments, and sometimes don’t even grow, they go backwards. You don’t close the loop. You keep the loop open, so that hopefully when you know that okay, this is our final season, this is our final run of episodes, that’s when you can find those landing points, and that’s when you can sort of say this is the end of this journey.

BECAUSE DESTIEL IS PART OF THE END OF THESE CHARACTERS’ COMPLETE JOURNEY. They’re not gonna close the loop too far out in advance of the end of their entire story, because THIS IS WHAT THE CHARACTERS HAVE ESTABLISHED AS THE CONCLUSION OF THEIR OWN PERSONAL GROWTH.

These are their endgame goals.

Which literally can not happen before the end.

And why I get really tired of talking about Endgame this or that, because we don’t even know when that will be at this point.

Can we all please just enjoy the ride for now? I like the ride. :D

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How To Write And Deliver A Great Eulogy In 6 Simple Steps

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How To Write And Deliver A Great Eulogy In 6 Simple Steps

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    Been asked to write a eulogy? Well here’s how…

The death of a loved one is a painful experience that we all have to face at some point in our lives.

Have you recently lost someone close and now been asked to present the eulogy to all the family and friends?

Please don’t panic, I have some good news for you that will without doubt make it much easier for you.

How to Write And Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps contains:-

6- Step guide to writing AND delivering a eulogy so you won’t be lost for words or stuck!

Structure to follow: Saving you valuable time and energy when you need it most!

Peace of mind: 100% confident that you are doing it “right”: Now you can craft and deliver a eulogy that will be remembered and appreciated by all those who hear it.

Instant help: Immediate download for your convenience

2 ‘Fill-in-the-blanks’ Emergency Eulogy Templates: Really in a rush or stuck? A template will help you to get to the heart of the matter and complete a meaningful and personal Eulogy for a male or female… in less than 60 minutes if necessary.

Poems and Quotes: 2 chapters dedicated to the most significant poems and quotes so you can find that verse you were looking for in minutes all in one place- rather than searching for hours!

Examples: Review personal eulogies for all kinds of relationships- grandfather, brother, sister, son, aunt, mother, father, and uncle.

Help for Difficult or Unusual Circumstances: Special poems and guidelines for tragic, difficult or unusual circumstances including untimely deaths and unnatural causes.

100% Money-Back Guarantee: 100% satisfaction or your money back!

Hi I’m Kevin Burch,

Despite having presided over 100 funerals and delivered around 80 eulogies, I’ll never forget the first time I was asked to write a Eulogy.

It was for Tom, my grandfather. When Tom died, my sense of loss was overwhelming. Suddenly I was faced with writing and delivering a eulogy for the first time in my life, in just a few days time.

I stared at the blank page and began to quietly panic… I was desperate to do a great job.

I deeply wanted and needed to deliver a Eulogy that would be remembered, but I wasn’t sure how. Tom had been like a father to me and now he was gone. His life was so full, and he had done so much, that it was hard to know where to start and how to describe him.

In fact, it was hard to find any words at all, let alone words that would do justice to his memory; words that I would have to present to a room full of people that loved him too. I was feeling pretty emotional and wanted to “keep it together” on the day so I could do my best, and that was nerve-racking to say the least.

You may be in a similar situation yourself as you read this. If so, you have come to the right place…

Writing a eulogy feels like a huge responsibility, doesn’t it? Maybe you are experiencing something similar to how I felt when faced with saying Tom’s final farewell. You’ll be feeling very honored that you have been asked, whilst at the same time nervous and maybe a little apprehensive about writing a eulogy, and perhaps also a little anxious about speaking in public.

You’ll probably be asking questions like:

Will I say the right thing?

What if I miss out something important?

What if I’m too nervous or upset on the day?

Where & How do I start?

and…

What will people think of my speech, will they like it?

Also, you may well be short on time; you’ll likely be helping others to cope, dealing with arrangements for the service, whilst feeling emotionally fragile yourself. Don’t worry, I have been there too.

That is when writing a Eulogy can begin to feel like a real struggle. You don’t want to rush it or ‘wing it’ on the day, but you are just lost for words right now and not sure where to start.

It won’t surprise you to hear that writing my first eulogy, without any help, guidance or experience, took me a long time. And I found it a very tough job.

“…the vicar said ‘Bravo’ and started to clap…”

But it doesn’t have to be like that.

“I read my Eulogy at my Father’s funeral service last Tuesday and after all my angst writing it, and with the wonderful confidence your book gave me, the vicar said ‘Bravo’ at the end of it and started to clap, which in turn started off the whole congregation in the chapel!

I was taken aback, it was very very appreciated and totally unanticipated as I had been extremely nervous standing next to my Father’s coffin to speak. However, I was sooooo completely happy and totally satisfied that I had gone through with it.

I had pushed through the pain barrier and it was an emotional journey to even write it let alone stand up and say it, as I know you totally understand. So THANK YOU SO MUCH again for this book, as it pointed me in the right direction and gave me confidence to do it. It was an astounding experience for me in more ways than one!”

Glynis Brown Plymouth, UK

Just like Glynis you too can experience this process in a way that enables you to deliver a Eulogy that feels like a great honor and a precious gift.

Now, you are the person that has been called upon to give the final tribute and farewell- to celebrate a person’s life and commemorate their passing. It seems a daunting task I know, but at the same time this can be a very healing and rewarding process if you have the right support to guide you through.

The easiest and best way to get your Eulogy written is if you follow a tried and tested framework that helps you set everything out in order.

That’s the beauty of “How to Easily Write and Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps”– It takes away the doubts and worries you may have right now about what to write, how to say what you feel, and what order to put things in.

Me with Tom on my wedding day– six months before he died

Although it felt overwhelming at first, in the end I was so grateful and honored that I had delivered Tom’s Eulogy.

His loved ones really appreciated having such a memorable and meaningful tribute to the man they loved.

It felt good to know that I was somehow instrumental in that… and I was deeply moved

…In fact, Tom’s funeral and eulogy had such an effect on me that since then I have trained as a professional funeral presider. (I lead funerals and take the role traditionally filled by a priest).

Since Tom’s funeral I have taken almost 100 funerals and written, advised on, and delivered nearly as many eulogies! For me it is a great privilege to share my experience and expertise with others in these difficult times, and it is especially rewarding to receive feedback such as:

“…it was everything I could have wanted for Owen’s farewell.”

“Dear Kevin,

Thank you so much for the lovely way the good-bye service was conducted for Owen. The presentation by you was super.

For me, it was everything I could have wanted for Owen’s farewell.

The following day Paul [son] was stopped several times by friends who said they had “enjoyed” it so much (if that is the right word).

My best wishes go with you for the future.

Take care”

Lilian Davies (age 83) Bristol, UK

What’s great about this for you is that my experience has led me to create a handy all-in-one downloadable guide book, especially written to help you create a perfect Eulogy under any circumstances.

How to Easily Write and Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps is simple and easy to follow, making your Eulogy not just easy to write, but an enjoyable and touching process! You will be able to feel composed whilst you write it, and confident when you come to deliver it …. Here’s how:

Takes away the stress and worry – You don’t have to do this on your own! This guide is designed to help you every step of the way – from staring at the blank page to delivering a eulogy on the day that you will feel proud of and others will appreciate

Helps you write the kind of eulogy YOU want to write – fitting to you, fitting to the person who died

Shows you what to include and what to leave out (Not knowing this can be so painful as you wish afterwards thatyou had included something that mattered!)

Peace of mind no-risk guarantee – 60 days to claim your money back if you are not 100% satisfied

Comprehensive “one-stop-shop” with all you need – example eulogies, poems, quotes, public speaking tips…

Clear, simple, step-by-step guide, from blank sheet of paper, to final delivery on the day

British, Professional Funeral Presider & Author who has been interviewed on BBC Radio on the subject

Easy, conversational style- Quick and straight forward.

Here’s what a Church of England Priest has to say…

“…a very comprehensive tool.”

“Your eulogy guide is clear and easy to follow.

I recommend it to anyone wanting to put together a eulogy, but not knowing where to start. The ‘how to’ instructions, the templates

and the sample eulogies you provide make for a very comprehensive tool.

And your style is so conversational and friendly too!”

The Reverend Laura Hodges Oxford, UK

http://www.parishes.oxford.anglican.org/abingdon/stnicolas/index.htm

Whether you have been asked to write a Eulogy for a close relative such as a brother, sister, mother, father, or a eulogy for a grandfather or grandmother, or if you have to write a Eulogy under difficult circumstances, this book can help you.

Remembering someone’s life is a great honor and you will find all the tools you need so you can do this in the best possible way for a wonderful tribute to their life.

“Thank You once again for your unsurpassed knowledge”

“Kevin. I recently received on line your eulogy assistance documentation and want to thank you. Unfortunately I must send you a copy of completed eulogy when time permits.

As time was of the essence I thank you once again for your unsurpassed knowledge in this, a very sorrowful time of our lives.”

Sincerely…SR

When You Discover The Little Known Secrets Inside This Handy Guidebook You’ll Be Able To Create A Well Written, Well Delivered Eulogy, And That Really Does Make All The Difference:

I know how a personal, well crafted, and confidently delivered Eulogy can make all the difference at a funeral. I mean, let’s put it in perspective … Can you imagine a total stranger doing speeches at your own or a loved one’s Wedding?- It would feel impersonal, cold, and distant… as though an element of something special was missing…Am I right? Well it is the same at a funeral, don’t you agree? A personal eulogy warms the heart and reassures us that though our loved one has passed their memories truly will live on.

So you can see how important this is, and how much of a privileged position you now hold as you fulfill this opportunity to pay homage to someone’s life.

No matter how hard this time is for you, I can reassure you that my years of experience as a trained & professional funeral presider and the number of Eulogies I have written and delivered allow me to guide you to creating not just a Eulogy that you can be proud of, but a Eulogy that will touch all those who hear it and will be well received, appreciated, and remembered forever.

“The information you made available was of enormous help getting through a difficult time.”

“Dear Kevin,

Thank you so much for your wonderful guide. The information you made available was of enormous help getting through a difficult time. The death of a loved one is such an emotional event that to compose a meaningful eulogy during this time of mourning is a most difficult task.

Not only did I compose a wonderful tribute to a remarkable man I had so many people compliment me for not only the content of the eulogy but the way it was delivered. This was only made possible by your wonderful publication.

Many thanks.”

Geoff Watkins Vancouver, Canada

If you are nervous not just about the content, but also about the delivery of your Eulogy, then don’t worry, it’s quite natural. To help with this I have compiled a special bonus to guide you through four little-known and powerful techniques that will enable you to deliver your eulogy with grace and confidence, no matter how upset you might be feeling inside.

You will be able to do your job and ‘keep it together’, thanks to these expert, easy to follow tools that are simple and very effective. As speaking to you as a professional speaker, I can assure you that just reading this bonus guide will make you feel relieved and confident that you will be able to deliver your speech to the best of your ability!

In all the years that I have been conducting Eulogies and presiding at funerals I now have experienced many beautiful, powerful Eulogies, and I have also seen and heard Eulogies that unfortunately failed to really commemorate the deceased. Usually this was because of one or two simple mistakes that could have easily been avoided. Such a shame!

Simply ensuring you have met the 6 steps in this guide is the difference between a beautiful, memorable tribute to a person, and a eulogy that is disappointing to say the least.

But how do you make sure that you get it right? In “How to Easily Write and Deliver a Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps” I go over in detail the keys to a great Eulogy and how you can get it spot on:

The guide is clear and simple and takes you from staring at your blank piece of paper right up to your delivery of the speech on the day of the funeral.

All you need to do is simply follow the 6 simple steps one by one. You’ll be guided by the hand on exactly what to do in a manner that is gentle, clear, and straight to the point, to make this as easy as possible for you.

You see to write the Eulogy there genuinely are only 6 steps you really need to know to guarantee you get it right:

1. Take a moment for yourself (to be in the right mood – I’ll show you how to do this in less than 60 seconds, no matter how emotional you may feel)

2. Decide the kind of eulogy you want to create (this is a crucial step that many people miss out- and at yet it’s so simple)

3. Gather the information you need (I’ll tell you the questions to ask – you choose which ones work best for you)

4. Bring it all together into a flowing whole (a simple process, once you have the framework)

5. Rehearse and refine your speech (I’ll show you some easy, confidence-boosting ways to do this)

6. Deliver the eulogy (my on-the-day checklist and practical tips will smooth the way for you)

OK, But What If I Am Really in A Rush Or Totally Stuck?

If you are staring at a blank screen with no idea what to write, if you feel overwhelmed by the task at hand and too emotional to do this, or if you have left it to the last minute and are panicking, then don’t worry. I have included a “fill in the blanks” template for you to use.

This is how you can write your eulogy in just an hour or two. ..

All you need to do is fill in the gaps with the personal details. Everything is ready for you to add your own anecdotes, personal memories and whatever you wish, but the core structure of the speech is done for you. This will give you complete peace of mind that your Eulogy is clear, cohesive and flows as a whole, so that everyone listening will understand and be taken on a memorable journey. But, don’t worry – it will be personal and meaningful, because you will be adding all the particular details about the individual’s character and qualities, and choosing from the many poems and quotes the ones that are relevant for you.

There is a selection of templates ready for you, so whether you are writing to remember someone young or old, male or female and whether they passed under natural circumstances or difficult circumstances, you will be prepared.

“…I want you to know how useful I have found your book.”

“Dear Kevin,

I want you to know how useful I have found your book. I was asked to write and deliver a eulogy for someone under difficult circumstances. He had only one relative and she felt unable to stand up and speak in public. The widow trawled through her friends and came up with me as I am used to public speaking. I was at a loss but your book with its examples enabled me to write and deliver a fitting tribute to a lovely man.

Thanks again”

Susan Carter, Staffordshire, UK

When you know that your speech will be just great- because the panic of what to say when, and just as importantly what NOT to say, is out of the way- then you can really enjoy your task, and make your role truly fulfilling and rewarding.

Read below what Beryl had to say about the eulogy she was to write for her father

“I could not have done it without the support of your fabulous book.”

“Dear Kevin,

I have tonight written my first draft of the eulogy for my Father. I could not have done it without the support of your fabulous book. Many kind thanks for sharing your wisdom and experience, you have taken the stress out of the job, and I have actually enjoyed writing it!!”

Beryl Wainwright London, UK

To make it even easier for you Chapters 6 & 7 includes 27 poems and 71 quotes, all perfect for using in your speech. The poems and quotes I have added here are accessible to everyone. Many of them are really well known, you might not even realize you know them until you hear them! All of them are poignant, personal and reassuring.

A carefully chosen verse will bring a special touch to your Eulogy. In fact, you might even find that they express sentiments you are trying to say both simply and eloquently, in a way that really compliments your speech.

Even if you don’t usually like poetry you may be surprised how much comfort you can take from the specially selected poems listed here, and how much you enjoy choosing the perfect one for the eulogy you are writing.

Having all these wonderful quotes, from the likes of Churchill to Jimi Hendrix, and beautiful verse from poets including W.H.Auden, Kahlil Gibran, Tennyson and Christina Rossetti among others, is sure to save you hours of time trawling the internet for famous or suitable phrases or lines of verse. You’ll find many of the most famous, meaningful and most celebrated poems at your fingertips, reproduced in the book for speed and convenience.

Having a proven template ensures that you will not miss any of the important details you are anxious to include. There are immeasurable advantages to having this support when you are writing, many of them intangible which may not truly become obvious until after you have delivered your eulogy. Imagine the sense of pride and achievement that comes from knowing you did a great job.

“… I know that without reading your material I would have failed my Mom miserably.”

“Kevin,

Today I had the pleasure of doing what I thought would be impossible. It is hard enough to lose a loved one, even more so when 3 weeks ago we thought Mom would be on the road to recovery!

I followed your PDF file and paid attention to sections 5 and 6 again then read the excellent Public Speaking information you also included in the PDF.

I found it a less daunting experience than I thought it would be, I know that without reading your material I would have failed my Mom miserably. I can only say that your information works. I am a big doubter on these things, maybe a person who tends to look for “catches” etc, but this is very good and helped me perform a eulogy that I thought I was incapable of doing.

Writing what I wanted to say is maybe the easy part, saying it to a large audience is the hard part, delivering it with the right amount of feeling, emotion and compassion was the part I would fail.

I did not. and I was pleased to hear people thank me for a speech I never dreamed I could have done. The only good thing that I can take from today was I did not let my Mother down.

Once again Kevin, thank you.

Best wishes, Tony”

Tony Madge Tamworth, UK

Don’t make the mistake of just trying to “wing it” and hope for the best. To deliver a warm, loving and sentimental speech does take a little preparation, but it doesn’t have to take long or drain you emotionally. It can be a great pleasure, and in 1 hour or less you can be ready to go.

“Your book is excellent and I am very happy I bought the entire guide.”

“Thank you Kevin! Your book is excellent and I am very happy I bought the entire guide. It is a great resource to own and it is full of wonderful tips for anyone having or wanting to give a eulogy.

Thank you and best wishes.”

Amanda Bevan

Boston, MA, USA

The book is very simple and easy to read, and more importantly it can be read quickly. You won’t be stuck trawling through pages of speeches, but I have included some extra bonuses:

Bonus #1: Famous Eulogies: from JFK to Princess Diana

Profound eulogies, for some of the most significant people of our times, including Ghandi and Pope John Paul II.

Value = $8.95 – You get it included, for free

In This Handy Manual You’ll Find Famous and Inspiring Eulogies, including:

Diana Princess of Wales, Eulogy by Earl Charles Spencer

President John F Kennedy, Eulogy at A Senate Memorial Service by Senator Jacob Javits

Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi Funeral Eulogy by Jawaharlal Nehru

Eulogy for Rev Dr Martin Luther King by Robert F Kennedy, Delivered to a crowd in Indianapolis on the day of Dr King’s assassination

Eulogy For Graham Chapman Of Monty Python by John Cleese

Funeral Eulogy for Pope John Paul II by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger

Bonus #2: Quick & Easy Public Speaking Confidence

“Quick & Easy Public Speaking Confidence”

The most powerful rehearsal and visualization techniques, which will allow you to remove fears and speak with confidence and charisma. (These are the same methods used by business leaders and top professional athletes.)

Value = $19.95 – You get it included, for free

PLUS…

Bonus #3: Handy Checklist For The Day

Order today and you’ll also get a handy checklist for the day, so that you are leaving nothing to chance, and will remember everything you need.

You can download all this at the touch of a button and have your Eulogy written within the hour, or take your time and do it at your own pace following a step at a time- It’s completely up to you!

By now you know that having this kind of guide at your fingertips will help you craft the eulogy you want and need to commemorate the life of a loved one. To instantly download the guide all you need to do is simply click on the button below and you’ll be taken to a secure server to process your order.

Now, because this is a digital guide you will receive a link to download to your desktop, simply follow the instructions and within minutes you will be able to get your hands on the guide and get your eulogy done. You also get the benefit of my…

100% MONEY BACK SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

With nearly 100 funerals and well over 80 eulogies under my belt and feedback from happy customers around the globe I’m convinced you’ll find writing your Eulogy easy for 5 reasons:

Step-By-Step Start to Speech guide taking you by the hand through the process

Fill-in Templates for you if you are pushed for time or stuck

Simplicity: No waffle, just straight to the point to get this done- and done well!

One Stop Shop: Everything you need in one place, Poems, Phrases, Quotes PLUS Public Speaking Guide PLUS Famous example eulogies and Handy Checklist for the day itself.

Expert guidance making your job effortless and enjoyable.

But, if within 60 Days you are not completely satisfied for any reason, or you don’t feel that your Eulogy was everything you wanted, or that it was not absolutely wonderfully received, then I will refund your small investment in full with no questions asked.

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To remind you here is everything you will get when you order…

“How To Give A Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps”

The complete guide to writing a eulogy from scratch, to delivering it to your audience. Includes:

Fill-in the blank templates for when time is limited

What to do under difficult circumstances

Famous & Memorable Poems and Quotes

Advice on Getting it Right

6 Steps to eulogy success

Bonus #1: Famous Eulogies: from JFK to Princess Diana

Profound eulogies, for some of the most significant people of our times, including Ghandi and Pope John Paul II.

Value = $8.95 – You get it included, for free

In This Handy Manual You’ll Find Famous and Inspiring Eulogies, including:

Diana Princess of Wales, Eulogy by Earl Charles Spencer

President John F Kennedy, Eulogy at A Senate Memorial Service by Senator Jacob Javits

Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi Funeral Eulogy by Jawaharlal Nehru

Eulogy for Rev Dr Martin Luther King by Robert F Kennedy, Delivered to a crowd

in Indianapolis on the day of Dr King’s assassination

Eulogy For Graham Chapman Of Monty Python by John Cleese

Funeral Eulogy for Pope John Paul II by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger

Bonus #2: Quick & Easy Public Speaking Confidence

The most powerful rehearsal and visualization techniques, which will allow you to remove fears and speak with confidence and charisma. (These are the same methods used by business leaders and top professional athletes.)

Value = $19.95 – You get it included, for free

PLUS…

Bonus #3: Handy Checklist For The Day

Order today and you’ll also get a handy checklist for the day, so that you are leaving nothing to chance, and will remember everything you need

I further understand that How to Write And Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps is fully covered by Kevin Burch’s personal, 60-day, no-questions-asked, no-hassle-whatsoever, 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Above all, remember this: How to Write And Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps was created especially to help people just like you. And not just to help you survive this difficult time, but to help you do something you’ll be proud of for years to come.

Please do feel free to email me with your own story of how things went well for you, whenever the time is right for you.

With all best wishes for the days ahead,

Kevin Burch BSc MSc PGCE MPNLP Managing Director

Empowering Publications 36 Lyndhurst Road Bath BA2 3JH, United Kingdom Tel: +44 20 7193 5968 (Please contact us with ANY questions!)

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Thank you, and may peace be with you at this time.

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Shockwave Pt.2

I have to start off by saying that had this been the actual series finale I would be rip-shit pissed at the lack of any connection between Sharon and Andy in this episode, and by the fact that Rusty was given three personal scenes as well as all his scenes at the LAPD. Why do we have to see so much more of Rusty than we do of Andy or Provenza? Both G.W and Tony have higher billing than Graham and both Andy and Provenza are far more interesting.

I have already posted my ire over the Gusty scenes in this episode so I will not rehash it…much. But suffice it to say, it pretty much sucked that in an episode that might have been the last time we got to spend time with these characters there were no personal connections, other than Rusty and Gus. Hard to believe this would have been the shows finale and the main couple didn’t have any moving or touching moments. 

1. Chaos after the bomb goes off-I cut the writers some slack last week when we had a dumbfounded reaction from Andy because the guy was in shock. However, as the scene continued, I would have thought we might have gotten some kind of reaction. Even just Andy saying under his breath “Come on Sharon, where are you?” Something to show us that his gut is clenching with the realization that he might have lost the woman he loves. At least we did get the tiniest slump of relief when he saw and heard that everyone was okay.

2. Lack of any kind of emotion or relief between Sharon and Andy-Back at the LAPD there are Sharon and Andy questioning the sisters without  having had any kind of connection between the two since the bombing. No one is expecting some big soap opera hug and tears, but a simple, “thank God you’re all right” from Andy, or Sharon walking off the elevator to see Andy standing there and giving him a reassuring smile and saying “I’m okay, really”. You know SOMETHING to show us that this is a couple who love each other and are worried about each other. It doesn’t have to be huge or overblown, sometimes simple is best. But we don’t even get that.

3. Winnie-  Interesting. Guess Pope heard about what was going on with Winnie and no longer trusted her, making Fritz switch places with her. What a difference watching Fritz and Sharon working respectfully together, banging ideas off each other and listening and absorbing everything the team was throwing at them. They were all working together as one while when Winnie was around it was a completely adversarial interaction, with Winnie working against them rather than with them. I think it is pretty apparent why she didn’t get the job.

4. Andy has learned how to work it to get what he wants- Way back when, Andy would have gone to Sharon and demanded to be allowed back in the field. Now he is taking it slow, going up the chain of command. Provenza is his immediate supervisor so he talks to him first. Not to mention, who is going to be easier to convince, Provenza or Sharon who is not only worried about him as a member of her team but as the man she loves? Once he convinces Provenza, the two of them can offer a stronger case to Sharon.

3. Gusty scene 1-This is a side of Gus that is really quite unattractive. Rusty was trying to be reasonable--hard to believe I‘m actually defending Rusty. Gus‘s  attitude of, because of you I’m not going to take the job, thanks a lot for ruining my life and making me stay here in my pathetic little job. I’ll make sure to remind you of everything you made me give up every day of your selfish life, is just so petty and unbecoming. Then telling Rusty he better get accepted to a law school in LA because if Rusty wants to stay in LA they are going to STAY in LA. WTF. Who the hell does he think he is? If any guy came at me with that, I’d kick him right to the curb. He has no right to tell Rusty where he can and cannot go to school. Honestly, I would look at that kind of controlling behavior as a red flag warning.

4.Sharon-Sharon always looks gorgeous, but she looked extra beautiful tonight. Her hair and make up were perfect and she was back to wearing fitted clothing again. No more baggy jackets.

5. The middle half hour-For what they thought was going to be a series finale, there was sure a lot of boring questioning going on for a long time. You would think if this was going to be it there would have been a lot more character interaction with it being the last time they would all be together.

6. “You found someone you can’t buy.”  “Well you’d know more about that”--Aiden Reed is a prick and Gus is a prick for having discussed something that is so personal to Rusty with him. Sounds like Gus is pretty passive- aggressive, not saying anything to Rusty but whining and complaining to Aiden. I am not saying that Rusty isn’t selfish or that he isn’t needy or insecure at times, but just how is it being needy and childish to want to continue with his education and his internship before heading off to law school. This wasn’t about Rusty telling Gus he couldn’t go to Napa it was about Rusty saying he wasn’t ready to drop everything to go off to Napa with him. It was a mature, grown up decision.

7. Andy going after the killer-It was nice to get to see Andy have this moment. He didn’t just go off like some kind of vigilante. He did it the right way, making sure he had back up. Poor guy though, there he stood looking down on another bomb going off on Sharon. Love the way he smacked the killer on the side of the head with his gun in fury over what he had done but that he was also able to restrain himself from shooting him, though I loved his “I should have shot you.”

So why did Andy call Provenza, not Sharon? As some have said, he knew Ortiz was on the phone with Sharon so he would not be able to reach her. At least he did urgently ask about her. It was so cute how Provenza had his arm protectively over Sharon. I’ve always seen him as a sort of father figure or big brother to her and the way he handed the phone right to her after Andy asked about her. He knew Andy would need to hear for himself that she was okay. And of course, after all that happened she was more worried about him, “Andy what you are doing over there” LOL.  

8. The Break Up-I’m glad Rusty told Gus he should go to Napa, though I don’t remember him ever saying Gus couldn’t go to Napa, Gus just decided not to go because Rusty said he wouldn’t go. As much of a jerk as Aiden was, Rusty was able to see through him just how unhappy Gus is in their relationship and how much he’d been hiding from Rusty. And Rusty obviously has not been very happy either. It sucks to be living with constant worry and jealousy when you don’t trust your partner--and now we can see that Rusty had real reason to be worried. As much as I liked Gus in the beginning I think the break up was a good idea. Neither is happy.

9. Commander Raydor! --The one really good scene in the whole episode. What a great moment. Mary played the hell of it. Her “Oh no” look at Fritz and her reluctance to follow him down the hall to the Asst. Chief’s office--so afraid she had gotten the job. Then her sheer delight and relief at finding out that Leo Mason got it and she was going to be able to keep the job she loves without any interference from Winnie Davis.  Then when Mason calls her commander and gives her the stars, oh my, the tears welling in her eyes, the disbelief. She had been promised that title so long ago and to keep from being bitter about it she’d had to completely let go of the idea, so when it did happen it was a complete shock. I think Pope knows Sharon should have been made a commander a long time ago, and she was probably the one that should have been named Asst. Chief except that Mason is a commander while she is a captain so it would be strange to promote her over him. Also, I think Sharon was probably honest about being really happy in MC. Not to mention I think Sharon kind of scares Pope. She is smarter than he is and she does not back down to him. And she also sees him for who he really is. Therefore, he gets Mason as Asst. Chief and he does the right thing by Sharon finally making her a commander. And we get to be done with Winnie Davis.

So, about this possibly having been the final episode--- Duff said they had to change the ending when they heard they were renewed, so what did they change? I have a feeling that had they not been renewed Sharon would have been made Asst. Chief and Rusty might have gone off to Napa with Gus. I do wish he had gone off to Napa, then we could come back next season and focus on the interesting characters and Andy and Sharon might be given the chance to have a few conversations and romantic moments without being interrupted.

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Sylvia and Josh’s wedding at The Grass Room

Sylvia and Josh let The Grass Room, a neglected-industrial-property-turned-lush-hip-venue in downtown L.A., determine the overall feel of their event. The property was under construction when they put down their deposit, but they knew it was going to me the perfect spot for the couple to celebrate their marriage. They said their vows under the high greenhouse ceilings and dined at family-style tables surrounded by hand-painted wall murals. Our friends atCCL Weddings designed and planned the day, whimsical invitations were byRed Letter Day, white florals by Milieu Florals and wedding cake by Merely Sweets and Valentina Glidden was on hand to capture it all in beautiful images.

What made the wedding special and unique?

I think our venue was really one-of-a-kind. We actually took a risk and reserved the date when the venue was still under construction. We knew of Marvimon and after hearing about the design plans from the designer himself, we knew we couldn’t go wrong with reserving the space. When we finally saw the finished venue, we were floored! The architecture and the design aesthetics were beautiful. Very hip and trendy. We especially loved the idea of the high ceiling greenhouse giving an outdoor vibe, allowing natural sunlight to enter. We loved that it was different.

What were some touches added to make the wedding personal?

In regards to design, we wanted our wedding invitations to have a personal touch. Being an animal-loving vet student, I wanted to incorporate our dogs and the artwork turned out perfectly. We ended up using them for our backdrop for the reception as well.

The bar menu was also pretty reflective of us as a couple. We both enjoy a good whiskey and I’m a sucker for lavender and berries.

The ceremony was very personal for us, because Josh’s brother was the one to marry us. He was our officiant as well as one of Josh’s best men. It was so special to have a family member join us in marriage and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better.

  What was the most memorable part of the day?

We both agree that the most memorable part of our day was during the ceremony. When we stood up there facing each other holding hands with huge smiles on our faces, it was a wonderfully pleasant and personal moment for us. We persevered through a lot of personal things leading up to the wedding and when we realized it was really happening, we just soaked it in together. That memory is still fresh in our minds.

Tell us how you met and became engaged.

We were babies when we met! Josh and I met 10 years ago in August 2009 during a joint church retreat. We kept in touch and gradually started dating and a long-distance relationship has always been our thing (he lived in San Diego, I was going to school in Davis). We began to share our dreams and hopes in life and we have always dreamed of traveling the world together. He knew that Greece was always number one on my list. So Josh planned a trip to “Florida” for us, sharing a detailed itinerary of our trip to throw me off. On our car ride to the airport, he handed me euros and said, “We’re actually going to Greece!” I was instantly in tears. He took me to my dream vacation and then asked me to marry him.

Photographer: Valentina Glidden // Planner and design: CCL Weddings // Florist: Milieu Florals // Paper Goods: Red Letter Day // Venue: The Grass Room // Cake: Merely Sweets // Wedding Gown: Atelier by Dawn // Bar: Bear and Stone // Catering: Hungry Bear // Valet: White Label Valet // Hair &Makeup: Jenn Wang // Rentals: La Pinata // DJ: VOX DJs Andy Rossi // Photobooth: VOX DJs Cinthya Garate // Ring Box: The Mrs. Box

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Album of the Year 2017 #01: SZA - CTRL.

Album of the Year 2017 #01: SZA - CTRL.

Artist: SZA Album: CTRL

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Background:

SZA (Self Savior, Zig Zag Zig, Allah in the Supreme Alphabet), born Solána Rowe, is the woman I’m going to talk about today. Her, and her debut album, CTRL, my second album of the year behind Lorde’s Melodrama. At barely 26 years old, her life has taken a lot of turns: from being a gymnast to working with Beyoncé and Rihanna to being a model for Ivy Park to being a neo-soul superstar. Born in St. Louis, from a black-muslim family, she only could listen to one genre of music in her house: jazz, with the artists her father played, like Miles Davis, Billie Holiday or Louis Armstrong. This would mark the jazzy production on CTRL. Other of her influences would be given by one of her friends, in a Bar Mitzvah: she got gifted a CD mixtape with Red Hot Chili Peppers, LFO and Macy Gray, what she called emo sad white rich kid shit. She loved it.

But that isn’t everything; one day her old brother gave her an iPod. On it, she found artists that completely broke with the styles of music she was accustomed to: Wu-Tang Clan, Björk, Common, Mos Def, Nas and Jay-Z. Her brother (Manhattan) also introduced her to music: when she was 19, he asked her to do backing vocals for one of his songs, Where Do We Go?.

Fast forward a year: SZA self-releases her debut mixtape See.SZA.Run, which included the single Time Travel Undone. Later in 2013, she signs to TDE and releases an EP, S. Then in 2014 she released another EP, Z, including the songs Child’s Play featuring Chance the Rapper and Babylon featuring Kendrick Lamar. Some writing credits with Beyoncé and Nicki, some others with Travis Scott and ScHoolboy Q, a feature with Jay Rock, and we get to the first big jump: Rihanna’s Consideration.

Consideration is the intro track to the 2016 surprise-released Rihanna album, Anti. Well we don’t know if it was a surprise, but Tidal fucked up. SZA had previously spoken about Rihanna in a series of tweets calling her and Ciara out, but they became friends after. Consideration could be considered SZA’s first step into mainstream, especially thanks to that BRITs performance. To the track, SZA does the post-choruses and the outro. They are beautifully written, and SZA’s voice does a beautiful contrast with Rihanna’s.

When I look outside my window I can't get no peace of mind

It’s a pessimistic line, evoking a moment of sadness. The picture of people looking at the window is constant in movies and shows, waiting for something to come or happen. But when SZA looks at the window, she can’t see nothing positive. Those two lines could condense SZA’s lyrical skills.

Review:

That is my greatest fear, that if, if I lost control, or did not have control, things would just, you know, I would be… fatal.

“Supermodel”, the first track in SZA’s debut album CTRL, starts with these lines. They’re not spoken by her, but by her mother. SZA explained what control is for her in a Genius interview:

“I have no control, there is no such thing as control. I’m chasing control. I’m craving control. I’m losing control. It’s a culmination of all these things, of this word, of this concept, that’s just run my life for so long, that’s just been very obsessive. [...] Like, ‘No, don’t put out an album until you’re a better writer.’ And the truth is, sometimes you just have to let go."

We chase control in our lives. For many, our life goal is being with someone we love, in a pretty house, with a job we enjoy. But sometimes things don’t work out like that. Supermodel talks about SZA having a boyfriend, who heads to Vegas on Valentine’s Day. She later receives a call from one of his friends: they all had a orgy that day. This line feels like a bomb in a first listen:

Let me tell you a secret I been secretly banging your homeboy Why you in Vegas all up on Valentine's Day?

SZA spits the lines over the looped chords of an electric guitar, the only beat of the song until the second minute, where some drums kick in. If he can cheat on her, she cheats on him. In an interview with The Breakfast Club, she revealed that after getting that call she started to go after one of his boyfriend’s friends, who she had a crush on. She uses the second and first person to end the verse:

Oh no she didn't Oh yes I did Oh no she didn't I'll do it again

This showcases the surprise of his boyfriend, the second person, to the indifference of her. She will do it again, just to hurt him more if it’s necessary. But at the same time, she isn’t comfortable with her new… Boyfriend? FWB? At all, SZA isn’t comfortable with a man, but she can’t be alone:

Why I can't stay alone just by myself? Wish I was comfortable just with myself But I need you, but I need you, but I need you

That’s a feeling many have. Even if it hurts, you need to be with someone. At the end, one needs to love itself, and move on. But instead, SZA breaks up with her boyfriend to move on with his friend:

That's why I stayed with ya The dick was too good It made me feel good For temporary love You was a temporary lover

Still, she has insecurities she can’t let go. She looks for attention, but instead of love, only gets sex back. But it’s not bad for her, that still makes her feel good. And the chorus repeats again, going back to the wish I was comfortable just with myself lines, but this time it doesn’t apply to her old boyfriend, but to her new temporary lover. She went from a toxic relationship to another one. Sometimes, that person you love doesn’t love you as much, and that house you wanted for your future family won’t be bought. At the end, Supermodel becomes an hymn about letting go. About not being dependant of others. About getting over your insecurities. About being comfortable with yourself.

Then, “Love Galore” does a flash-forward. The second single of CTRL becomes a flash-forward from Supermodel. It starts with an intro sung by Travis Scott, that goes by I need, I need several times, to which SZA’s chorus replies love, love. While he doesn’t know what he wants (sex, love, a family), SZA is sure about her ideas: as long as they have love, they’ll be fine.

But, Love Galore has a special line that hits in the pre-chorus:

Why you bother me when you know you don't want me?

It’s a relatable sentiment. How many times has someone avoided talking with you after they started talking? In an era of digital communication where you can get everything through Twitter and talk with anybody, ignoring someone is easier than ever. Face to face, you can’t just leave running and have an excuse. Ask a girl, she’ll tell you about how she has fifteen guys texting her but none has asked her on a date. In any other context this line would feel pretty conservative, but on SZA’s words it works out. Then, the second line hits:

Why you bother me when you know you got a woman?

Now ask the same girl as before, and she’ll tell you about how half of those guys had a girlfriend and just wanted her to be either a side chick or a plan B. The whole pre-chorus is an oxymoron to the first verse, which talked about a temporary love (just like Supermodel), a summer fling, but now talks about taking any opportunity to be with her lover:

I be looking for ya Got me looking forward to weekends With you baby, with you baby [..] We do whatever we want, go wherever we want Love however we want, it don't matter You'll do whatever I want, get whatever I want Get whatever I need, it's about (love, love)

The last two lines mark a huge change in the song: they might be playing, but now it’s her time to play with him. She wants him, but at the same time she is the one who will decide over him. The one who will leaver her on read. But then you have the gorgeous outro:

I came to your city, lookin' for lovin' n' licky 'Cause you promised to put it down All up in your city, lookin' for you, uh Searchin' for you like love Only thing keepin' me from droppin' you right now Right now, love Only thing keepin' me by your side Only thing keepin' me by your side now

Go back to the same girl you talked with before. Has she been ghosted? Ever? Probably. Maybe the guy got a cold, maybe he was at a party, maybe he just forgot. SZA explains it once again to Genius:

The outro is the telltale story of you be in the area. You said you wanted to do all these things. Like, you wanted to spend time and, you know, talked a good one. Via whatever. Via text, via on the phone, and then you go ghost. That’s happened to so many girls. [...] But, I have been in a place where I felt like I liked somebody and I couldn’t say what I wanted to say. So you just end up being quiet. Like, the whole time, in this place where the other person is. It could be a city, it could be a proverbial city. It could be a room. It could be a party.

Love Galore is as a whole an anthem to digital love, in the good and the bad side. It’s a song that empowers to dump the guys who just want side chicks, to get out of toxic relationship, to recognize what’s wrong with you and your lover.

Fearin' not growin' up Keepin' me up at night Am I doin' enough? Feel like I'm wastin' time

“Prom”, the fifth track, is a come back to the sound of her old mixtapes, doing disco-pop that many other popstars could have done. It’s teen angst, but late teen angst: prom season is coming of age, growing apart, and looking forward to the future. All of this happens while SZA sings about not maturing as fast as her boyfriend:

Please don't take it, don't take it personal Like I know you usually do

While he is caring with her, she just can’t give back. She just isn’t ready for a relationship. One of my favourite lines on the song is at the end of the second verse:

To run and hide out somewhere So far away Hoppin' through poppy fields Dodgin' evil witches These houses keep droppin' everywhere

Which is a reference to The Wizard of Oz. SZA likes to reference movies in her songs, like Forrest Gump in “Doves In The Wind” or Misery in the “Love Galore” video. Those evil witches are those mean girls and high-school, and the houses are her possible futures: what career to choose, who to settle down with… and just as with The Wizard of Oz, what matters in high-school is the journey, not the ending; the friends and experiences you make along the way, not going to university.

Prom feels like a song stuck in a 90’s movie: after the couple leaves town in their convertible, the song starts to play as the camera does an aerial shot of the car far away, driving through the country roads, and then the credits kick in. Maybe it could be the ending of the album, but instead it rolls out to “The Weekend”.

And then there is “The Weekend”.

You say you got a girl How you want me? How you want me when you got a girl?

“The Weekend” starts as every other SZA song, or that’s what many people say: she is a side-chick in a relationship with a man who already has a girlfriend. These lines are from her perspective, facing his partner. The first verse follows:

Of knowin' it's selfish Knowin' I'm desperate Gettin' all in your love Fallin' all over love, like Do it 'til it hurts less

She desperately looks for his attention, trying to love him enough to make him dump his girlfriend and be with her. The irony of the last line is how even if he broke up with the other woman, and SZA became his girlfriend, the man would keep on cheating her with another woman. It will hurt less to be with him, sure, but he still won’t be only hers.

Hanging out the back, all up in your lap Like is you comin' home? Is you out with her? I don't care long as you're here by 10:30, no later than Drop them drawers, give me what I want

The lines are self-explanatory. She went from not caring about the other woman to worry about his relationship with her. But still, she doesn’t care as long as she gets sex. Then you get one of the most beautiful chorus this year:

My man is my man is your man Heard it's her man too [...] Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday I just keep him satisfied through the weekend You're like 9 to 5, I'm the weekend Make him lose his mind every weekend You take Wednesday, Thursday Then just send him my way Think I got it covered for the weekend

Where she compares herself as a weekend with him, while his girlfriend is with him during the weekdays. This line also could have a deeper meaning: while he doesn’t enjoy his work (the weekdays, the other woman) and feels stressed about it, the weekend (her) are moments of relax. He enjoys more the moments he spends with SZA rather than with her girlfriend. As she says in “Love Galore” (got me looking forward to weekends), he looks forward to the weekend to be liberated.

I gotta say I'm in the mood for a little bit more of that I mean I'm saying what kind of deal is two days? I need me at least 'bout four of them More of them, more of you on me On us, just tell me you want me, yeah

In the second SZA starts to argue about the arrangement her and the girlfriend did: while one gets 5 days, the other only gets 2.

Monday and I'll be at your door Ready to take her place Ready to give you What you've been missin' on weekdays What you've been waitin' for 10:30, no later than Drop them drawers, I know what you want

Now SZA breaks her arrangement, and decides that she wants the man all for her. One of the most interesting parts is how the last line also references the last line of the first verse: instead of give me what I want now it’s I know what you want, showing that now she wants to take control of the relationship. Another chorus goes, and then an outro.

What a good song, right? The thing is, to see what makes it great you need to switch the view on the song. “The Weekend” isn’t sung from one perspective; it’s sung from two. Both the side-chick and the girlfriend. And not just one side-chick, but two. And if you go back to the Breakfast Club interview I put around Supermodel, you’ll see she mentions how she talks from both perspectives:

A lot of these songs have dual meanings. I’m speaking from the girlfriend and from the other perspective. Like I’ve been the girlfriend that didn’t know and I’ve been the girl that didn’t know you had a girlfriend.

So at the end of the day, SZA isn’t the side-chick. She is the girlfriend, but sings from both perspectives. In some verses you can’t tell who is singing, like in the one that references home. It’s overall a very interesting song, where unless you get some context you’ll just say that it’s just good, where narratives matters.

That's me, Ms. 20 Something

“20 Something”, starts over some subtle guitar chords. It doesn’t sound like something special, but it is because it’s the first time in the whole album since Supermodel a guitar really stand out. It makes it sound like a bonfire song, and the harmonies in the chorus reinforce that feeling. It’s a campfire song, and just like “Prom”, it’s a song about being stuck but wanting to grow up. While “Prom” situated SZA at the end of high-school, “20 Something” is somewhere in her twenties, maybe finishing college, maybe right now. And while “Prom” was teenage angst, “20 Something” has a feeling of... matureness. SZA sings a beautiful chorus that sums it up:

Stuck in them 20 somethings, stuck in them 20 somethings Good luck on them 20 somethings, good luck on them 20 somethings But God bless these 20 somethings Hopin' my 20 somethings won't end Hopin' to keep the rest of my friends Prayin' the 20 somethings don't kill me, don't kill me

Who hasn’t been told ‘good luck with that’ at any stage of his life? High-school, college, and then those twenty-somethings. A moment where you have to act mature, but you aren’t mature enough for some things. Mature enough to party all night and be responsible of your own acts, but not enough to settle down and buy a house. Some want to be stuck in the former, some look forward to the latter. But as she says, *’God Bless these 20 Somethings’. It’s a stage of life that as any other you have to enjoy and live as you want. Don’t look at the future as something perfect, and try to do the best in the time you have. You need to make your way out of the twenties, stand out, but at the same time it’s necessary to spend those years having fun and being happy. And that’s hard.

Finally, the outro to CTRL is a phone call with SZA’s mother, once again:

And if it's an illusion, I don't want to wake up. I'm gonna hang on to it. Because the alternative is an abyss, is just a hole, a darkness, a nothingness. Who wants that? You know? So that's what I think about control, and that's my story, and I'm stickin' to it. That was beautiful mommy, that was perfect.

And this is what connects “Supermodel” to “20 Something”, what connects CTRL. A phone call from which we only know the start and the end. Those are two points of a story, the story of SZA’s mother, and you can connect them however you want. That’s what shines in CTRL, the skill of making songs that people can relate to. Maybe it’s not the same story they have lived, maybe it’s not their story at all, but it sure is one you can feel that has happened, to SZA and to many other people.

CTRL isn’t a perfect album, neither it has a perfect message. It isn’t free of contradictions (first I need you, but now I don’t need nobody) but CTRL doesn’t pretend to be an album of self-help since the lyrics can’t be more full of guilt, low self-esteem and self-embarrassment. As the title suggests, the control SZA assumes sometimes works and other times, just like a keyboard key, doesn’t. This is SZA’s reality, the one of a ‘twenty-something’ woman, and also many other girls’, who will come to this album not to find answers to their questions but to comfort themselves in the experience a person like them had to suffer and later found the strength to tell.

other favourite lyrics, chosen by other users:

Maybe I should kill my inhibition Maybe I'll be perfect in a new dimension

“Anything”, intro, chosen by u/ThatParanoidPenguin.

I get so lonely, I forget what I'm worth, We get so lonely, we pretend that this works I'm so ashamed of myself think I need therapy

“Drew Barrymore”, second verse, chosen by u/Leixander. It is kinda personal actually. Won't go too deep but in a point of my life I decided that I want to be alone for a while. It didn't go well as you can imagine, but I am way better now. SZA has many lyrics that I found reflecting, like in the later lines of Drew Barrymore's "I am sorry I am not attractive, I am sorry I am not more ladylike" i.e. the lack of self-worth.

How could it be? 20 something, all alone still Not a thing in my name Ain't got nothing, running from love Only know fear

“20 Something”, pre-chorus, chosen by u/-dolantello-. i love the lyrics because i think it perfectly captures the solitude and loneliness that comes to many people when they become young adults

I'm sorry I'm not more ladylike I'm sorry I don't shave my legs at night

“Drew Barrymore”, second verse, chosen by u/Fledgeland. oh and vodka, its because i think its empowering ofc.

I know you'd rather be laid up with a big booty Body hella positive 'cause she got a big booty I know I'd rather be paid up You know I'm sensitive about havin' no booty Havin' nobody, only you, buddy Can you hold me when nobody's around us?

“Garden”, second verse, chosen by u/pasalacquanian. thats my favorite song, and her flow nice there.

Somebody get the tacos, somebody spark the blunt Let's start the Narcos off at episode one

“Drew Barrymore”, first verse, chosen by u/ThatParaonidPenguin. and this, i love drew barrymore. the juxtaposition of asking if its warm enough inside and outside. i could gush about this album all day.

Discussion points:

It took SZA 3 years to release this album. Was it worth the wait or is the more left to be desired? (chosen by u/pasalacquanian)

Are we seeing another rise of storytellers in hip-hop and R&B?

With a genre so focused on objectifying women, how does SZA take the concept and turn it on its head? (chosen by u/ThatParanoidPenguin)

Based on the content of the album, why do you think the name CTRL was chosen? What do you think it means to SZA, and how do themes of the title play out throughout the album? (chosen by u/Fledgeland)

Where do you see SZA going from here? CTRL was an expansive album that covered various different sounds and concepts. Do you think she'll continue with more of the same or further explore different styles? (chosen by u/-dolantello-)

SZA has been called everything in the five years that separate the release of her first mixtape to today. The saviour of female R&B, the female Frank Ocean, the next big popstar, the new Beyoncé. Comparisons are never good, but maybe this time they are. If I wrote this review like this, focusing more on the lyrics than the production (when I prefer production most of the time), it’s because SZA has those lyrical skills that make her stand out. She is a storyteller, and maybe some people compare her with Frank Ocean for that. CTRL is an album full of stories, from falling out of love to parties to growing up, and she tells them all fantastically.

And maybe she is the next big popstar. In a year with few to no female #1s (Taylor, Cardi and Halsey as a feature), pop needs a new star. One with attitude, that is able to make hits and at the same time amazing albums. For me, it’s torn between Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello or Dua Lipa, but SZA is a big contender. She’s had a top 30 single, and her first album debuted at #3 (behind Kendrick Lamar and Katy Perry tho) with 60k copies, half of them pure sales. She has gone on a big Europe tour with Bryson Tiller, got a cover on Billboard and has been working with Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) and Mark Ronson in an album. She has a top 10 hit with Maroon 5. And on top of all, she got 5 nominations for the Grammys this year. Her becoming a star is all a possibility, of course, but SZA sure has a bright future ahead.

Artist: SZAAlbum: CTRLListen:Apple MusicSpotifyBackground:SZA (Self Savior, Zig Zag Zig, Allah in the Supreme Alphabet), born Solána Rowe, is the woman I’m going to talk about today. Her, and her debut album, CTRL, my second album of the year behind Lorde’s Melodrama. At barely 26 years old, her life has taken a lot of turns: from being a gymnast to working with Beyoncé and Rihanna to being a model for Ivy Park to being a neo-soul superstar. Born in St. Louis, from a black-muslim family, she only could listen to one genre of music in her house: jazz, with the artists her father played, like Miles Davis, Billie Holiday or Louis Armstrong. This would mark the jazzy production on CTRL. Other of her influences would be given by one of her friends, in a Bar Mitzvah: she got gifted a CD mixtape with Red Hot Chili Peppers, LFO and Macy Gray, what she called emo sad white rich kid shit. She loved it.But that isn’t everything; one day her old brother gave her an iPod. On it, she found artists that completely broke with the styles of music she was accustomed to: Wu-Tang Clan, Björk, Common, Mos Def, Nas and Jay-Z. Her brother (Manhattan) also introduced her to music: when she was 19, he asked her to do backing vocals for one of his songs, Where Do We Go?.Fast forward a year: SZA self-releases her debut mixtape See.SZA.Run, which included the single Time Travel Undone. Later in 2013, she signs to TDE and releases an EP, S. Then in 2014 she released another EP, Z, including the songs Child’s Play featuring Chance the Rapper and Babylon featuring Kendrick Lamar. Some writing credits with Beyoncé and Nicki, some others with Travis Scott and ScHoolboy Q, a feature with Jay Rock, and we get to the first big jump: Rihanna’s Consideration.Consideration is the intro track to the 2016 surprise-released Rihanna album, Anti. Well we don’t know if it was a surprise, but Tidal fucked up. SZA had previously spoken about Rihanna in a series of tweets calling her and Ciara out, but they became friends after. Consideration could be considered SZA’s first step into mainstream, especially thanks to that BRITs performance. To the track, SZA does the post-choruses and the outro. They are beautifully written, and SZA’s voice does a beautiful contrast with Rihanna’s.When I look outside my windowI can't get no peace of mindIt’s a pessimistic line, evoking a moment of sadness. The picture of people looking at the window is constant in movies and shows, waiting for something to come or happen. But when SZA looks at the window, she can’t see nothing positive. Those two lines could condense SZA’s lyrical skills.Review:That is my greatest fear, that if, if I lost control, or did not have control, things would just, you know, I would be… fatal.“Supermodel”, the first track in SZA’s debut album CTRL, starts with these lines. They’re not spoken by her, but by her mother. SZA explained what control is for her in a Genius interview:“I have no control, there is no such thing as control. I’m chasing control. I’m craving control. I’m losing control. It’s a culmination of all these things, of this word, of this concept, that’s just run my life for so long, that’s just been very obsessive. [...] Like, ‘No, don’t put out an album until you’re a better writer.’ And the truth is, sometimes you just have to let go."We chase control in our lives. For many, our life goal is being with someone we love, in a pretty house, with a job we enjoy. But sometimes things don’t work out like that. Supermodel talks about SZA having a boyfriend, who heads to Vegas on Valentine’s Day. She later receives a call from one of his friends: they all had a orgy that day. This line feels like a bomb in a first listen:Let me tell you a secretI been secretly banging your homeboyWhy you in Vegas all up on Valentine's Day?SZA spits the lines over the looped chords of an electric guitar, the only beat of the song until the second minute, where some drums kick in. If he can cheat on her, she cheats on him. In an interview with The Breakfast Club, she revealed that after getting that call she started to go after one of his boyfriend’s friends, who she had a crush on. She uses the second and first person to end the verse:Oh no she didn'tOh yes I didOh no she didn'tI'll do it againThis showcases the surprise of his boyfriend, the second person, to the indifference of her. She will do it again, just to hurt him more if it’s necessary. But at the same time, she isn’t comfortable with her new… Boyfriend? FWB? At all, SZA isn’t comfortable with a man, but she can’t be alone:Why I can't stay alone just by myself?Wish I was comfortable just with myselfBut I need you, but I need you, but I need youThat’s a feeling many have. Even if it hurts, you need to be with someone. At the end, one needs to love itself, and move on. But instead, SZA breaks up with her boyfriend to move on with his friend:That's why I stayed with yaThe dick was too goodIt made me feel goodFor temporary loveYou was a temporary loverStill, she has insecurities she can’t let go. She looks for attention, but instead of love, only gets sex back. But it’s not bad for her, that still makes her feel good. And the chorus repeats again, going back to the wish I was comfortable just with myself lines, but this time it doesn’t apply to her old boyfriend, but to her new temporary lover. She went from a toxic relationship to another one. Sometimes, that person you love doesn’t love you as much, and that house you wanted for your future family won’t be bought. At the end, Supermodel becomes an hymn about letting go. About not being dependant of others. About getting over your insecurities. About being comfortable with yourself.Then, “Love Galore” does a flash-forward. The second single of CTRL becomes a flash-forward from Supermodel. It starts with an intro sung by Travis Scott, that goes by I need, I need several times, to which SZA’s chorus replies love, love. While he doesn’t know what he wants (sex, love, a family), SZA is sure about her ideas: as long as they have love, they’ll be fine.But, Love Galore has a special line that hits in the pre-chorus:Why you bother me when you know you don't want me?It’s a relatable sentiment. How many times has someone avoided talking with you after they started talking? In an era of digital communication where you can get everything through Twitter and talk with anybody, ignoring someone is easier than ever. Face to face, you can’t just leave running and have an excuse. Ask a girl, she’ll tell you about how she has fifteen guys texting her but none has asked her on a date. In any other context this line would feel pretty conservative, but on SZA’s words it works out. Then, the second line hits:Why you bother me when you know you got a woman?Now ask the same girl as before, and she’ll tell you about how half of those guys had a girlfriend and just wanted her to be either a side chick or a plan B. The whole pre-chorus is an oxymoron to the first verse, which talked about a temporary love (just like Supermodel), a summer fling, but now talks about taking any opportunity to be with her lover:I be looking for yaGot me looking forward to weekendsWith you baby, with you baby[..]We do whatever we want, go wherever we wantLove however we want, it don't matterYou'll do whatever I want, get whatever I wantGet whatever I need, it's about (love, love)The last two lines mark a huge change in the song: they might be playing, but now it’s her time to play with him. She wants him, but at the same time she is the one who will decide over him. The one who will leaver her on read. But then you have the gorgeous outro:I came to your city, lookin' for lovin' n' licky'Cause you promised to put it downAll up in your city, lookin' for you, uhSearchin' for you like loveOnly thing keepin' me from droppin' you right nowRight now, loveOnly thing keepin' me by your sideOnly thing keepin' me by your side nowGo back to the same girl you talked with before. Has she been ghosted? Ever? Probably. Maybe the guy got a cold, maybe he was at a party, maybe he just forgot. SZA explains it once again to Genius:The outro is the telltale story of you be in the area. You said you wanted to do all these things. Like, you wanted to spend time and, you know, talked a good one. Via whatever. Via text, via on the phone, and then you go ghost. That’s happened to so many girls. [...] But, I have been in a place where I felt like I liked somebody and I couldn’t say what I wanted to say. So you just end up being quiet. Like, the whole time, in this place where the other person is. It could be a city, it could be a proverbial city. It could be a room. It could be a party.Love Galore is as a whole an anthem to digital love, in the good and the bad side. It’s a song that empowers to dump the guys who just want side chicks, to get out of toxic relationship, to recognize what’s wrong with you and your lover.Fearin' not growin' upKeepin' me up at nightAm I doin' enough?Feel like I'm wastin' time“Prom”, the fifth track, is a come back to the sound of her old mixtapes, doing disco-pop that many other popstars could have done. It’s teen angst, but late teen angst: prom season is coming of age, growing apart, and looking forward to the future. All of this happens while SZA sings about not maturing as fast as her boyfriend:Please don't take it, don't take it personalLike I know you usually doWhile he is caring with her, she just can’t give back. She just isn’t ready for a relationship. One of my favourite lines on the song is at the end of the second verse:To run and hide out somewhereSo far awayHoppin' through poppy fieldsDodgin' evil witchesThese houses keep droppin' everywhereWhich is a reference to The Wizard of Oz. SZA likes to reference movies in her songs, like Forrest Gump in “Doves In The Wind” or Misery in the “Love Galore” video. Those evil witches are those mean girls and high-school, and the houses are her possible futures: what career to choose, who to settle down with… and just as with The Wizard of Oz, what matters in high-school is the journey, not the ending; the friends and experiences you make along the way, not going to university.Prom feels like a song stuck in a 90’s movie: after the couple leaves town in their convertible, the song starts to play as the camera does an aerial shot of the car far away, driving through the country roads, and then the credits kick in. Maybe it could be the ending of the album, but instead it rolls out to “The Weekend”.And then there is “The Weekend”.You say you got a girlHow you want me?How you want me when you got a girl?“The Weekend” starts as every other SZA song, or that’s what many people say: she is a side-chick in a relationship with a man who already has a girlfriend. These lines are from her perspective, facing his partner. The first verse follows:Of knowin' it's selfishKnowin' I'm desperateGettin' all in your loveFallin' all over love, likeDo it 'til it hurts lessShe desperately looks for his attention, trying to love him enough to make him dump his girlfriend and be with her. The irony of the last line is how even if he broke up with the other woman, and SZA became his girlfriend, the man would keep on cheating her with another woman. It will hurt less to be with him, sure, but he still won’t be only hers.Hanging out the back, all up in your lapLike is you comin' home?Is you out with her?I don't care long as you're here by10:30, no later thanDrop them drawers, give me what I wantThe lines are self-explanatory. She went from not caring about the other woman to worry about his relationship with her. But still, she doesn’t care as long as she gets sex. Then you get one of the most beautiful chorus this year:My man is my man is your manHeard it's her man too[...]Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday and FridayI just keep him satisfied through the weekendYou're like 9 to 5, I'm the weekendMake him lose his mind every weekendYou take Wednesday, ThursdayThen just send him my wayThink I got it covered for the weekendWhere she compares herself as a weekend with him, while his girlfriend is with him during the weekdays. This line also could have a deeper meaning: while he doesn’t enjoy his work (the weekdays, the other woman) and feels stressed about it, the weekend (her) are moments of relax. He enjoys more the moments he spends with SZA rather than with her girlfriend. As she says in “Love Galore” (got me looking forward to weekends), he looks forward to the weekend to be liberated.I gotta say I'm in the mood for a little bit more of thatI mean I'm saying what kind of deal is two days?I need me at least 'bout four of themMore of them, more of you on meOn us, just tell me you want me, yeahIn the second SZA starts to argue about the arrangement her and the girlfriend did: while one gets 5 days, the other only gets 2.Monday and I'll be at your doorReady to take her placeReady to give youWhat you've been missin' on weekdaysWhat you've been waitin' for10:30, no later thanDrop them drawers, I know what you wantNow SZA breaks her arrangement, and decides that she wants the man all for her. One of the most interesting parts is how the last line also references the last line of the first verse: instead of give me what I want now it’s I know what you want, showing that now she wants to take control of the relationship. Another chorus goes, and then an outro.What a good song, right? The thing is, to see what makes it great you need to switch the view on the song. “The Weekend” isn’t sung from one perspective; it’s sung from two. Both the side-chick and the girlfriend. And not just one side-chick, but two. And if you go back to the Breakfast Club interview I put around Supermodel, you’ll see she mentions how she talks from both perspectives:A lot of these songs have dual meanings. I’m speaking from the girlfriend and from the other perspective. Like I’ve been the girlfriend that didn’t know and I’ve been the girl that didn’t know you had a girlfriend.So at the end of the day, SZA isn’t the side-chick. She is the girlfriend, but sings from both perspectives. In some verses you can’t tell who is singing, like in the one that references home. It’s overall a very interesting song, where unless you get some context you’ll just say that it’s just good, where narratives matters.That's me, Ms. 20 Something“20 Something”, starts over some subtle guitar chords. It doesn’t sound like something special, but it is because it’s the first time in the whole album since Supermodel a guitar really stand out. It makes it sound like a bonfire song, and the harmonies in the chorus reinforce that feeling. It’s a campfire song, and just like “Prom”, it’s a song about being stuck but wanting to grow up. While “Prom” situated SZA at the end of high-school, “20 Something” is somewhere in her twenties, maybe finishing college, maybe right now. And while “Prom” was teenage angst, “20 Something” has a feeling of... matureness. SZA sings a beautiful chorus that sums it up:Stuck in them 20 somethings, stuck in them 20 somethingsGood luck on them 20 somethings, good luck on them 20 somethingsBut God bless these 20 somethingsHopin' my 20 somethings won't endHopin' to keep the rest of my friendsPrayin' the 20 somethings don't kill me, don't kill meWho hasn’t been told ‘good luck with that’ at any stage of his life? High-school, college, and then those twenty-somethings. A moment where you have to act mature, but you aren’t mature enough for some things. Mature enough to party all night and be responsible of your own acts, but not enough to settle down and buy a house. Some want to be stuck in the former, some look forward to the latter. But as she says, *’God Bless these 20 Somethings’. It’s a stage of life that as any other you have to enjoy and live as you want. Don’t look at the future as something perfect, and try to do the best in the time you have. You need to make your way out of the twenties, stand out, but at the same time it’s necessary to spend those years having fun and being happy. And that’s hard.Finally, the outro to CTRL is a phone call with SZA’s mother, once again:And if it's an illusion, I don't want to wake up. I'm gonna hang on to it. Because the alternative is an abyss, is just a hole, a darkness, a nothingness. Who wants that? You know? So that's what I think about control, and that's my story, and I'm stickin' to it.That was beautiful mommy, that was perfect.And this is what connects “Supermodel” to “20 Something”, what connects CTRL. A phone call from which we only know the start and the end. Those are two points of a story, the story of SZA’s mother, and you can connect them however you want. That’s what shines in CTRL, the skill of making songs that people can relate to. Maybe it’s not the same story they have lived, maybe it’s not their story at all, but it sure is one you can feel that has happened, to SZA and to many other people.CTRL isn’t a perfect album, neither it has a perfect message. It isn’t free of contradictions (first I need you, but now I don’t need nobody) but CTRL doesn’t pretend to be an album of self-help since the lyrics can’t be more full of guilt, low self-esteem and self-embarrassment. As the title suggests, the control SZA assumes sometimes works and other times, just like a keyboard key, doesn’t. This is SZA’s reality, the one of a ‘twenty-something’ woman, and also many other girls’, who will come to this album not to find answers to their questions but to comfort themselves in the experience a person like them had to suffer and later found the strength to tell.other favourite lyrics, chosen by other users:Maybe I should kill my inhibitionMaybe I'll be perfect in a new dimension“Anything”, intro, chosen by u/ThatParanoidPenguin.I get so lonely, I forget what I'm worth,We get so lonely, we pretend that this worksI'm so ashamed of myself think I need therapy“Drew Barrymore”, second verse, chosen by u/Leixander. It is kinda personal actually. Won't go too deep but in a point of my life I decided that I want to be alone for a while. It didn't go well as you can imagine, but I am way better now. SZA has many lyrics that I found reflecting, like in the later lines of Drew Barrymore's "I am sorry I am not attractive, I am sorry I am not more ladylike" i.e. the lack of self-worth.How could it be?20 something, all alone stillNot a thing in my nameAin't got nothing, running from loveOnly know fear“20 Something”, pre-chorus, chosen by u/-dolantello-. i love the lyrics because i think it perfectly captures the solitude and loneliness that comes to many people when they become young adultsI'm sorry I'm not more ladylikeI'm sorry I don't shave my legs at night“Drew Barrymore”, second verse, chosen by u/Fledgeland. oh and vodka, its because i think its empowering ofc.I know you'd rather be laid up with a big bootyBody hella positive 'cause she got a big bootyI know I'd rather be paid upYou know I'm sensitive about havin' no bootyHavin' nobody, only you, buddyCan you hold me when nobody's around us?“Garden”, second verse, chosen by u/pasalacquanian. thats my favorite song, and her flow nice there.Somebody get the tacos, somebody spark the bluntLet's start the Narcos off at episode one“Drew Barrymore”, first verse, chosen by u/ThatParaonidPenguin. and this, i love drew barrymore. the juxtaposition of asking if its warm enough inside and outside. i could gush about this album all day.Discussion points:It took SZA 3 years to release this album. Was it worth the wait or is the more left to be desired? (chosen by u/pasalacquanian)Are we seeing another rise of storytellers in hip-hop and R&B?With a genre so focused on objectifying women, how does SZA take the concept and turn it on its head? (chosen by u/ThatParanoidPenguin)Based on the content of the album, why do you think the name CTRL was chosen? What do you think it means to SZA, and how do themes of the title play out throughout the album? (chosen by u/Fledgeland)Where do you see SZA going from here? CTRL was an expansive album that covered various different sounds and concepts. Do you think she'll continue with more of the same or further explore different styles? (chosen by u/-dolantello-)SZA has been called everything in the five years that separate the release of her first mixtape to today. The saviour of female R&B, the female Frank Ocean, the next big popstar, the new Beyoncé. Comparisons are never good, but maybe this time they are. If I wrote this review like this, focusing more on the lyrics than the production (when I prefer production most of the time), it’s because SZA has those lyrical skills that make her stand out. She is a storyteller, and maybe some people compare her with Frank Ocean for that. CTRL is an album full of stories, from falling out of love to parties to growing up, and she tells them all fantastically.And maybe she is the next big popstar. In a year with few to no female #1s (Taylor, Cardi and Halsey as a feature), pop needs a new star. One with attitude, that is able to make hits and at the same time amazing albums. For me, it’s torn between Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello or Dua Lipa, but SZA is a big contender. She’s had a top 30 single, and her first album debuted at #3 (behind Kendrick Lamar and Katy Perry tho) with 60k copies, half of them pure sales. She has gone on a big Europe tour with Bryson Tiller, got a cover on Billboard and has been working with Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) and Mark Ronson in an album. She has a top 10 hit with Maroon 5. And on top of all, she got 5 nominations for the Grammys this year. Her becoming a star is all a possibility, of course, but SZA sure has a bright future ahead.

[monasatlantis]

Digimon Tri - My review of the the first 4 movies

Be warned, I use mostly the german names here... because I am so damn used to them XD

First of all lets talk about which Episode I found was the best... and which one was the worst.

The best episode for me, was definitely the third one. I loved the emotions, the actions, the music was on point and there were almost no unnecessary filler scenes. The only thing you could complain about is, that I can hardly remeber Izzy in that one, despite the fact that it was suppose to be centered around him too. But besides what happened in the final fight, the only thing I can remember ist my poor boy Takeru crying his eyes out, because he realized he is going to lose Patamon once more, this time most likely for good. I loved the moment when all the Digimon did spend their last hours with their partners. I also liked it that we were fooled to believe that the memories of the Digimon could be saved. It was a nice plottwist that it didn’t work. The worst episode for me so far was episode 2. I laughed a lot in this hilarious onsen-scene were Kari got saved from T.k. of all people and Sora ended up infront of the door to the Sauna in which Tai and Matt of all people were in and were just getting out just at the right moment. I really loved that scene, but this whole onsen-scene had no other purpose than fun and fanservice. It was an overly long and unnecessary filler for that episode. Next comes, I personally don’t care for Mimi and Joe that much. And I find some or their character traits extremely annoying. So watching them doing the stuff I dislike about them the most is just really... interesting... at all. Plus, I have nothing against Meiko, but she is a stranger and new to the team and she got a lot of screentime in this episode... which made it even more annoying, because it was the worst mix of characters to have the focus that they could make. At least for me personally. The first episode was a nice starter. You got to get invited to figure out were our characters are right now, what they are doing, their relationships with each other and how they handle their life at the moment. All in all it was a nice introduction to the new season. But I found it was not exactly an episode that I would love. And it centered a bit too much on Tai. Yes, he was and is the star of the Digimon Adventure team, but it still felt like too much Tai to me and it is not like I dislike him, so that is not the problem. When it comes to the 4 and for now last episode I feel a bit... uhm... biased, because I have a certain problem with Tai, Matt and Sora as a trio for reasons only the shipper will understand. But I talk about them later. The point is, the episode centered around them, so it was pretty hard to stay unbiased. But I did like the nostalgie that came with that episode. Being back in the digiworld and all. What I disliked tho, was the fact that Biomons behavior seemed out of character. In the first season, Biomon was unnerving as hell, following Sora around, annoying even the woman with the crest of love and this time Biomon runs away from her? Doesn't seem right to me.

Now lets talk about the overall plot so far and what you think about the characters, now that they are older once more...

I actually feel a bit weird about the plot and some of the characters in a way. Don’t get me wrong, the plot as it is is not bad and all... and I do love and hate the characters as much as I did all those years ago, but some things are not right for me. I actually am not even sure if we can consider Tri canon with some of those things that bug me. Lets talk about our 4 Heroes from season 02 first. I was never a huge fan of them, really. I only liked the second season for Hikari and Takeru and the cameos of the other characters from  the first season. BUT how they treat them here is absolutely stupid and not acceptable in any way. I do understand why they wanted them out of the way, since this season was suppose to be about the characters from season one, but there had to be another, a better way, to get the 02 kids out of the way. The way they did it in the movies was very cheap. First of all, Takeru and Hikari belonged to the 02 Team. They were not just an addition or more experienced Digidestined which helped them find their way into the world, they were part of the team. What happend to the oh so over the top promoted friendship between Kari and Yolei or T.k. and Cody? What happened to that deep connection between them that helped their Digimon to evolve together? They are missing right now in the movies, but they didn’t even realize that something was off until they saw the “Emperor” and even after that, they were easily convinced that everything is alright. Kari and Davis have always been good friends, why didn’t she call him to ask were his best friend Ken went or if something unusual happened to him? And why aren’t they around anymore? Like... they were all in the same school. And Davis was in Hikaris and Takerus class... why is he not even on the same school? Because if he would be, they surely would wonder why he doesn’t come to school anymore. (I just realized how good it is that hardly any shipper ship Kari and Davis, because for them, this season must be the biggest disappointment ever...) No one really deeply seems to care. And I also found Takerus reaction when the saw the “emperor” a little odd. He was a bit like “Oh no, it is that asshole again”, acting like Ken never was part of their team. This feels so not right. And I dislike it and understand every fan that complains. They have every right to. Next... Takeru is popular among girls, which is no big deal, he is cute and all, but how he acts about that seems so out of character to me. I never saw him being the boy who enjoys being popular among girls and also it seems so unlike Takeru to be so flirty and stuff, seeing how he interacted with Meiko when she showed up and his reaction when the concert got cancelled. The way Hikari teases him says it all, it seems like he toys around with girls, never beeing serious. That is not my baby boy T.k. and I refuse to believe he would EVER become like that. There is once more the Trio that gives me a headache, but I will write about that in the next post. Something that bugs me a bit too, his how Meiko was so easily accepted into the team. I mean, she gets invited to go with them to take a hot bath on what felt like the next day, while no one bother about the 02 kids. I honestly thing its the writers own fault that she gets so much hate, when you look at it. Other then that, most of the plot and the way the characters became are okay. I actually thought that Kari had made quite the progress, but seeing how she got stuck with Tai the whole 4. episode it felt like I was wrong. I do think, although it was annoying, that Tai fearing that his actions might hurt or even kill someone only shows that he is more mature and thinks more about his actions and the consequences that follow. I also like that we get to know more about the very first Digi-destined. Like... finally. We never knew much about them. We just got bits and pieces here and there. And now we might finally found out the entire truth. That is really nice.

Now lets talk about ships and how important it is to watch the movies yourself to understand what really is going on between the ships.

I have been in the digimon tri tag before a few times, keeping myself at least a little up to date, while I was pondering if I will watch the movies or not. And I can teller you that some things were not how the people wrote they were. Lets start with Takari. This is most likely the most popular ship from Digimon seasons one and two. There is hardly anyone else to ship those two with, because of how they already seemed meant to be in the first season, where they were barely 8 years old. Because of the things they have been through in the first season, their bond was extremely close in 02 and even Davis could not really get between them. Now in tri, they are basically always together. Walk side by side, talk to each other, tease each other, support and protect each other. Now I can tell you, as one who ships them too, that in tri, you get good shipping material and shipper are fussing about that since their first scene together ind the first movie. But watching it with a clear head (which I usually try to do), you come across the fact that some things were not as people make them look like. First of all... Karis oh so bad jealousy. Despite the teasing, Kari actually doesn’t really seems jealous at all... not even annoyed. She rather seems amused most of the time. Of course it is a thing of interpretation. But the only thing that hinted for me that Kari was jealous when Takeru told her he would go with another girl to Matts concert, was when she stopped walking for a moment. But the way she reacted was otherwise extremely calm and didn’t show any sign of jealousy. Takeru, on the other hand, pretty much seemed like he WANTED her to be jealous. Of course in the end, you can see that as a stupid game they play. He tries to make her jealous and she know that this is what he wants, so she pretends not to, with that dancing around the real subject behind it: Their feelings for each other. Or... Kari just knows that Takeru is not serious with any of the girls, given the attention she gets from him, it seems hard to believe that she really has a reason to be jealous and so she doesn’t mind. Or, she actually really doesn’t care about Takerus lovelife. It is a possibility. Someone pointed out, that from the very beginning, Takeru had a strong will to protect Hikari, going as far as to lose it in the episode with the black ocean, when she is only talking about her dearly beloved brother Tai, despite the fact that Takeru did care a lot for her too and wasn’t exactly hiding it. The point of that person was that, yes, Takeru protects and support Hikari a lot and often, but that is what he always did. And maybe he really just does it as a good friend, teammate and someone she shared a special bond with, do to what they have been through together and with their beloved Digimon... and annoying big brothers XD All logic aside, since I do ship them, I really enjoyed the many moments were they stood and walked next to each other, teased each other and supported and protected each other. They are hope and light and thus, for me personally, they belong together, always have, always will. And Karis lack of jealousy? Lets go with the “she knows better then to honestly be worried that any other girl could take her place“ because as we saw multiple times in tri, in the end, she is the number one priority right after Matt and Patamon. So why worry? *takes a deep breath* Now to the Trio... Tai, Sora and Matt. I don’t want to go to deep into this, because it really hurts, but let me tell you that I find it offending for both the Taiora and the Sorato fans how they treat them in tri. Digimon 02 made it canon that Sora and Matt were a thing, despite everything that happened between Sora and Tai in the first season and the fucking very first Digimon movie, Tai was shown to be fine with it. Well great. The Sorato fans won and the Taiora fans had to learn to live with it. Or write fanfiction... but you get what I mean. Things were clear. There was no question. We even got confirmation that Sora and Matt got married in the end (fuck this epilogue, really...), so tell me why, why on earth do they have to put a questionmark on those two ships again? Why are they unable to just confirm the one ship that was suppose to be canon for good or for worse, but instead show those 3 always together as a trio? I can not even tell you, how much I hated the 4. tri movie, because of what happened there. Because they made Sorato look like a fucking joke. Matt needed Tai to deal with the woman who is suppose to be his girlfriend and basically, Matt did almost nothing for Sora at all in that episode. When they got attacked the first time, who was it who was holding out his arm protectively infront of Sora? Tai. Who pushed her to the ground to protect her the second time they got attacked? Oh, look, it was Tai? Who was it who said Soras name in worry when the distortion showed that she was in danger? Tai. After Matt and Tai saved her from the following attack, who was the one who genuinely worried asked Sora if she was okay? Look, it was Tai, once again. Matt totally failed in his job to prove that he is Soras boyfriend and deserves to be her boyfriend in this episode. Honestly, every person who did not know that Matt and Sora are suppose to be a canon couple, would have though that Tai is the boyfriend or at least that Taiora is the ship with high chances of becoming canon. Not just because of that, there were other scenes in the other movies too. I know that this is suppose to be fanservice. But I hat it. If you make the choice to make a ship canon, then you have to stand behind it, no matter what. That is it from me about the first 4 episodes. Only 2 left.

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Background

Timeline

1947 David Robert Hayward-Jones was born. 1953 Familie moved to ‘Bromley’. 1959 David received his first saxophone for Christmas. 1962 First band ‘The Konrads’. Beaten on his eye that creates color difference in his eye. 1966 Changed his name to David Bowie. 1967 First album: David Bowie. 1969 Album ‘Space Oddity’ inspired by the movie ‘A Space Odyssey’. He met Angie Barnett. 1970 3th album ‘The Man Who Sold The World’. David Bowie takes an androgyne look. 1971 Album ‘Hunky Dory’. Married Angie, son Zowie was born. 1972 Rock/alien alter ego ‘Ziggy Stardust’ was born. Explained he’s bisexual in magazine Melody Maker'. Album ‘The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars’. 1973 David Bowie stops with Ziggy Stardust. Album ‘Aladdinsane’ & ‘Pin Ups’. 1974 Album ‘Diamond Dogs’. 1975 Glamrock alter ego has gone, new way to soul and R&B. Album ‘Young Americans’. 1976 Film ‘The Man Who Fell To Earth (David Bowie leads). Saturn award for best actor. New Identity/alter ego ‘Thin White Duke’. Album ‘Station to station’. 1977 Collaboration with John Lennon. Album ‘Heroe’s’. 1979 Album ‘Lodger’. 1980 Album ‘Scary Monsters And Super Creeps’. David Bowie and Angie divorced. 1983 David Bowie reached the ‘mainstream’ public. Top hits: Modern love & China girl. Post-Disco album ‘Let’s Dance’. 1984 Album ‘Tonight’. Hit ‘Blue Jean’, David Bowie is known for his combinations in music/film/theater. Film ‘Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence’. 1986 Film ‘Absolute Beginners’. Film ‘Labyrinth’. 1987 Album ‘Never Let Me Down’. 1989 Album & collaboration ‘Tin Machine’. 1990 Sound and vision tour. 1992 Married model/man Abdulmajid. 1993 Album ‘Black Tie White Noise’. 1995 Album ‘Outside’. 1997 David Bowie turned 50. Album ‘Earthling’. David Bowie gets a star on the ‘Walk Of Fame’. 1999 Album ‘Hours’. 2000 Birth of his daughter Alexandra 2003 Top albums ‘Reality’ & ‘Heathen’. 2013 Song ‘Stars Are Out Tonight’. Onverwacht album ‘The Next Day’. 2014 Wint Brit award for ‘best male’. 2016 Album ‘Blackstar’. On 10 January died.

Source: stylebook research Marileen Bouman

General information

Born in Brixton (London) on januari 8 in 1947. His family moved to Bromley when he was six years old. He is an English musician, artist and actor. He changed his name to David Bowie in 1966 because he didn't want people to compare him with Davy Jones from the band 'The Monkies'. When David was in the mand 'The King-Bees' he named himself David Jones.

In 1972 he broke through for the first time with the album 'The rise and fall of Ziggy Stardust and the spiders from Mars'. He created an alter ego named Ziggy Stardust. A androgynous, colorful and unusual appearance. Ziggy Stardust was the beginning of the glam-rock scene.

When Ziggy Stardust stopped Bowie created a new alterego as countermovement. Thin White Duke; skinny, smooth, stylish and more casual. This look went along with the album 'Station to Station' in 1976.

David Bowie is famous for continue changing his style. He also adds several disciplines such as music, fashion, theater and film toghether which always creates something unique. He can analyse trends and dictate them. This has resulted in many top albums, movies, art and theaterplays. He was a big influence in the 70s till now, even after his dead.

Relationships

After different short relationships David met Angie (Angela Barnett) in 1969. They had an open relationship. After a year they got married and in 1971 they had a son named Zowie. Later he changed his name to Jones. The marriage was still 'open' and had a lot of ups and downs. Angie was very depressed and once tried to commit suicide. This let to a divorce in 1980 and David got the custody of Zowie. David had after Angie different short relationships. He met a model in 1990 (Iman Abdulmajid) who he married two years later. In august 2000 they had a daughter named Alexandria.

Family

David Bowie was the son of John and Peggy. His father died in 1969 days after he won the award for best produced record for 'When i live my dream'. David his breakthroguh still had to come but his parents were really proud of him.

David had a half-brother; Terry Burns. They were really close. Terry joined the army in 1956. When he came back he inspired David with different kinds of music and let David see the life outside Bromley (jazz and r&b). At the age of 29 Terry had symptomps of the disease schizophrenia, a disease very common in the family. He was admitted to an institution and tried to commit suicide several times. He succeeded in januari 1985. David was broken about it and later on he wrote a song about it; 'Jump they sey'.

Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-20944291

PERSONALITY

For the personality research we looked at the different characters he has made through the years. After that we will make a conclusion of his personality also in mind that he changes himself all the time.  

Man Who Sold The World

Much of The Man Who Sold the World had a distinct heavy metal edge that distinguishes it from Bowie's other releases, and has been compared to contemporary acts such as Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Source: http://ziggy.mybluemix.net/static/personality.html?persona=Man%20Who%20Sold%20The%20World

Lyrics song ‘Man Who Sold The World’.

We passed upon the stair, we spoke of was and when Although I wasn't there, he said I was his friend Which came as some surprise I spoke into his eyes I thought you died alone, a long long time ago Oh no, not me I never lost control You're face to face With The Man Who Sold The World I laughed and shook his hand, and made my way back home I searched for form and land, for years and years I roamed I gazed a gazely stare at all the millions here We must have died alone, a long long time ago Who knows? not me We never lost control You're face to face With the Man who Sold the World

Source: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/davidbowie/themanwhosoldtheworld.html

It was his third album "The Man Who Sold The World" that characterised a wholly different sound for him. The heavy rock sound was a marked departure from his folksy overtones and saw him promote the album extensively. It was during these promotions that Bowie’s androgynous appearance was first capitalised upon. The original British cover saw Bowie in a dress, one that he often sported during promotional interviews. His androgynous avatar was hugely popularised and Bowie went on to tease his fans about his perceived bisexuality. Reams have been written back in the day of his sexual preferences, quotes that he himself has later debunked. I never could quite get my head around why he’d do that but it set the notion that if anyone could promote androgyny with such sass, it had to be Bowie. Source: http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/remembering-remembering-david-bowie-the-man-who-sold-the-world-the-finest-saddest-strangest-and-most-beautiful-freak-show-itll-ever-see-bowie-a-man-whose-music-was-as-metaphorically-schizophrenic-2578976.html

The third studio album by Bowie (in England only in 1971 appeared to meet an alternative hoes, Taking full use is made of the androgynous appearance of the singer - see above) is regarded as an early example of glam rock. The Man Who Sold The World was a Pretty dark plate, which alone was evident in the lyrics. So All The Madmen treats a theme that's coming back more often in his songs: insanity. Bowie GAF later than ook toe HE THAT song was written more than are tragic half-brother Terry Burns, die suffered from schizophrenia and himself 25 years later in life deprived door himself door to let a train run over. Source: http://classicrockmag.nl/classicrockfacts/45-jaar-tmwstw/

1971: Bowie's Three Musketeers Phase

David Bowie is noted for being one of the most sexually open and promiscuous stars ever on-stage. Bowie sampled everyone: his managers, assistants, groupies, other musicians, stars, models, you name it. He and his first wife Angie Bowie had an open relationship and a penchant for throwing orgies at their house on Oakley Street in London that still shocks the neighborhood decades later. Source: http://allday.com/post/909-the-many-faces-of-david-bowie/

The world stood still when David Bowie died on January 10th. Bowie is considered a musical genius, especially since he reinvented himself time and again. He switched regularly by genre, by immersing themselves in it thoroughly and give a complete twist. Creative as he was, he stretched himself in every new musical period a totally new alter ego. Include name, clothing, way of talking and moving. Anyone else would be of acute schizophrenic, but David Bowie was a way to express how versatile he was. Are anything but mainstream characters fell in and worked very refreshing among all the other artists. The best known is probably Ziggy Stardust from the early 70s, a man / alien with bright red hair. Thereafter, among others followed the androgynous Aladdin Sane, the timeless dandy The Thin Duke and Bowie in tight suit "Lets dance" a megahit sang in the eighties. All of these transformations had a large influence. On the fashion world and on society. Were his alter egos and are inspiring for major designers. Miu Miu, Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Dior, Paul Smith; all of them came in the last few years with a collection that was inspired by one of his characters. He has his androgynous characters as early as the seventies opened doors for transgenders. Without David Bowie no Caitlyn Jenner, we want to say. Source: Viva 26 January 2016

Androgen (no gender)

Long flowing locks, high cheekbones and soft lines; These were the elements that David Bowie his androgynous look was complete for the release of his third album, The Man Who Sold The World. For the British album cover he put on a dress, which he later did wear during interviews and in public. It earned him mixed reactions. His early glam rock and gender-bending style during his Hunky Dory album (think bell-bottom jeans and fur) underlying his alter ego Ziggy Stardust in 1972.

Source: https://fashionunited.nl/nieuws/mensen/david-bowie-de-dood-van-een-mode-icoon/2016011125349

Conclusion: This period relates to his album ‘Man Who Sold The World’. With every new music album he switched style, name, way of talking and moving. He creates a new personality with every new album. Long hair, high cheekbones and soft lines, these were elements for his androgynous look for this album.

What do people think about him? It was new, something they didn’t seen before. What inspired him? Miu Miu, Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Dior and Paul Smith.

What are the characteristics of this personality? Long hair, high cheekbones and soft lines.

Ziggy Stardust (1972)

The most famous and complete concept that David Bowie created. With this look he was one of the founders of the glam-rock scene. The album is a story about an alien (Ziggy) who in human form the message of hope brings. Ziggy stands for the definition rockstar, sexual promiscuous and wildly on drugs but with a message of peace and love.

'They were different, they were weird' – someone talking about David Bowie and his band.

The idea for the 'look' came from an fascination and an interest in music and theater. The songs came from Bowie's brain, obsessed with space, Japanese culture and fame. He wasn't shy to talk about his inspiration.

'I'm a collector and I collect personalities and ideas'. – David Bowie

He wanted to change the music industry because he thought it was boring.

It took months to develop each members image. People really thought Bowie and his band came from Mars. It was fantasy.

Bowie was going trough a spiritual awakening but was acting it out through the medium of Ziggy. People didn't want to interview Bowie but Ziggy. He was an actor.

'He created a monster and had to kill it, he couldn't be Ziggy Stardust for the rest of his life' – someone talking about Bowie killing Ziggy.

What are the characteristics of his personality? Androgyne – Weird – Open – Imaginative

What inspired him? Fascination and interest in music and theatre, obsessed with space, Japanese culture and fame.

What do people think about him? A weird rockstar

What is his vision here? Be weird, the music industry is boring.

Aladdin sane

Rest in peace, Ziggy Stardust – long live Aladdin Sane. Just a year after seducing the world with the saga of Ziggy, Bowie killed him off to invent a new glam character – a much darker one, with a new hairstyle and a lightning bolt painted over his face. "There was a point in '73 where I knew it was all over," Bowie said. "I didn't want to be trapped in this Ziggy character all my life. And I guess what I was doing on Aladdin Sane, I was trying to move into the next area – but using a rather pale imitation of Ziggy as a secondary device. In my mind, it was Ziggy Goes to Washington: Ziggy under the influence of America.”

Aladdin Sane is a harder, nastier, gaudier album than Ziggy Stardust, written on the road and immersed in the decadence and sleaze of American culture. Each song on the LP is listed with the place that supposedly inspired it: "Watch That Man" in New York, "Drive-In Saturday" in Seattle and Phoenix, "Cracked Actor" in L.A., "Lady Grinning Soul" back in London. But everywhere he goes, he sees cheap sex and cheaper drugs. Now that he'd hustled his way into the American limelight, he wasn't sure he liked it.

Aladdin Sane is the sixth studio album by English musician David Bowie, released by RCA Records on 13 April 1973. The follow-up to his breakthrough The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, it was the first album he wrote and released from a position of stardom.

What inspired him? After his Ziggy Stardust character he inspired himself to invent a new darker glam character. He was also inspired by the dirty American culture

What are the characteristics of this personality? Gloomy, Uncertain

BRON 1:  http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/how-america-inspired-david-bowie-to-kill-ziggy-stardust-with-aladdin-sane-20160413

BRON 2: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aladdin_Sane

Thin White Duke

Wiki https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thin_White_Duke

The Thin White Duke was David Bowie's persona and character, primarily identified with his album Station to Station and mentioned by name in the title track, although Bowie had begun to adopt the 'Duke' persona during the preceding Young Americans tour and promotion. The persona's look and character are somewhat based on Thomas Jerome Newton, the titular humanoid alien played by Bowie in the 1976 film The Man Who Fell to Earth.

At first glance, the Thin White Duke appeared more "normal" than Bowie's previously flamboyant glam incarnations. Wearing a simple and impeccably stylish, cabaret-style wardrobe consisting of a white shirt, black trousers, and a waistcoat, the Duke was a hollow man who sang songs of romance with an agonised intensity while feeling nothing, "ice masquerading as fire".[1] The persona has been described as "a mad aristocrat",[2]”an amoral zombie",[3] and "an emotionless Aryan superman". Bowie himself described the character as "A very Aryan, fascist type; a would-be romantic with absolutely no emotion at all but who spouted a lot of neo-romance."

The Thin White Duke was a controversial figure. While being interviewed in the persona in 1975 and 1976, Bowie made statements about Adolf Hitler and fascism that some interpreted as being positive or even pro-fascist. The controversy deepened in May 1976 when, while acknowledging a group of fans outside of London Victoria station, he was photographed making what some alleged to be a Nazi salute. Bowie denied this, saying that he was simply waving and the photographer captured his image mid-wave. As early as 1976, Bowie began disavowing his allegedly pro-Fascist comments and said that he was misunderstood. In an interview that year in the Daily Express, he explained that while performing in his various characters, "I'm Pierrot. I'm Everyman. What I'm doing is theatre, and only theatre... What you see on stage isn't sinister. It's pure clown. I'm using myself as a canvas and trying to paint the truth of our time on it. The white face, the baggy pants - they're Pierrot, the eternal clown putting over the great sadness."In 1977 (after retiring the persona), Bowie stated that "I have made my two or three glib, theatrical observations on English society and the only thing I can now counter with is to state that I am NOT a Fascist".

In later years, Bowie called the period from late 1974 until early 1977 which culminated in his Thin White Duke persona "the darkest days of my life" due to his "astronomical" cocaine usage. He blamed his erratic behaviour and fascination with Nazi and occult symbols during that time on his precarious drug-addled mental state, and he claimed that he did not even remember recording Station to Station in 1976."I was out of my mind, totally crazed."As his drug habit ate away at his physical and mental health, Bowie attempted to reduce his cocaine intake and phase out the Thin White Duke persona, whom he had come to see as "a nasty character indeed", and later, "an ogre". He left Los Angeles and settled in West Berlin in late 1976. He would live there for almost two years, moving on from the Thin White Duke era both musically and personally with his "Berlin Trilogy" albums (Low, "Heroes", and Lodger) in collaboration with Brian Eno and Tony Visconti. >

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If Ziggy was about the blaze of a new star and Aladdin Sane his fall from the heights, the Thin White Duke represented the emptied shell of the man left in the aftermath.

Still this was a period where he became very famous hanging with people like John Lennon and Elizabeth Taylor.

The Duke was a man struggling to experience his own emotions, existing in an amoral zone of numbed feeling. Once more, the boundary between the artist and his creation became unstable, with Bowie's drug consumption and minimal food intake a recipe likely to send any individual into fraught mental state. His Restricted diet also meant that Bowie appeared skeletal – spectral almost – with translucent skin stretched over razor-sharp cheekbones and deep-set eyes.

Like a torch singer lit by a dying candle, the Duke was, in Bowie's own words very 'Berlin-esque', conjuring up elements of the underground nightclubs that had existed in the city during the 20s and 30s. Like Berlin at that time, the Duke was a character on the edge of catastrophe. Bowie's dark aesthetic during this incarnation reflected both that previous era and the 70s, when economic stagnation in the west was rife and civil unrest seemed to be inevitable. The colorful blaze of Ziggy's rise was now brought fully back to earth and the Thin White Duke embodied the dark trauma of a burnt-out star.

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What do people think about him?

David Bowie was very populair and tried to make it in America. With friends like John Lennon and interesting music he became very populair. But because he made pro-fascist statements linked with persons like Hitler people became very critical on him. Later he explained that he was mentally ill and this was actually the worst time of his life because of drug problems. This period was a very dark period in his life and this character is kind of the translation of this. The opposite of the colorful Ziggy Stardust. “Thin White Duke embodied the dark trauma of a bunt-out star”.

What inspired him?

Thomas Jerome Newton, a character that he played in the movie: The man who fell to earth. This movie was also an inspiration for him because he always had a link with the unknown and alien things.

He also was using a lot of drugs and later even claimed that he did not know anything of the recordings anymore.

What was his vision here?

I don't think he really had a vision in this period of his life. He made different statements that people called 'Fascistic' but he said later that he is not and that he was using so much drugs that he didn't think clearly. But because it was a very dark period I am sure he had dark thoughts about life but there are no facts about that.

What are the characteristics of this personality?

Fascist/ Controversial/ Numbed emotions/ Emotionless/ Unstable/ Empty/ Lonely/ Depressed

Top 3: Emotionless/ Depressed/ Unstable

Berlin Bowie moved to Switzerland in 1976, purchasing a chalet in the hills to the north of Lake Geneva. In the new environment, his cocaine use decreased and he found time for other pursuits outside his musical career. He devoted more time to his painting, and produced a number of post-modernist pieces. When on tour, he took to sketching in a notebook, and photographing scenes for later reference. Visiting galleries in Geneva and the Brücke Museum in Berlin, Bowie became, in the words of biographer Christopher Sandford, "a prolific producer and collector of contemporary art. Not only did he become a well-known patron of expressionist art: locked in Clos des Mésanges he began an intensive self-improvement course in classical music and literature, and started work on an autobiography.” 

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bowie#1976.E2.80.931979:_Berlin_era

When Bowie moved from Los Angeles to Berlin in late 1976, he’d been on the edge of physical and mental collapse. At first, he fell back on old habits, cruising around the divided city with flatmate Iggy Pop, drinking KöPi at Joe’s Beer House, stumbling into gutters and transvestite bars, clubbing at the Dschungel and the Unlimited. One night, Iggy sat in the passenger seat as Bowie rammed their dealer’s car again and again, for five crazed minutes. He then drove around their hotel’s underground car park, pushing 70mph, screaming above the screech of the tyres that he wanted to end it all by driving into a concrete wall. Until his car ran out of fuel and the two friends collapsed in hysterics. He realised his goal was not simply to find a new way of making music, but rather to reinvent – or to come back to – himself. He no longer needed to adopt characters to sing his songs. He found the courage to throw away the props, costumes and stage sets. By the summer of 1977, Bowie was on a creative high. With producer Tony Visconti and friend Brian Eno, he began to make a new album. Over long sessions in the studio, he ate almost nothing, sailing home to Hauptstraße with Eno at dawn, breaking a raw egg into his mouth, and sleeping a few hours before returning to the studio. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jan/13/david-bowie-berlin-years-heroes-just-a-gigolo

Interview with David Bowie about his time in Berlin.

Many reasons have been suggested for moving to Berlin: the local art and music scene, to escape superstardom, for spiritual and physical detox - plus the creative stimulation of being in an isolated, edgy, divided city. Are these theories accurate? Can you remember why the city appealed?

db: Life in LA had left me with an overwhelming sense of foreboding. I had approached the brink of drug induced calamity one too many times and it was essential to take some kind of positive action. For many years Berlin had appealed to me as a sort of sanctuary like situation. It was one of the few cities where I could move around in virtual anonymity. I was going broke; it was cheap to live. For some reason, Berliners just didn't care. Well, not about an English rock singer anyway.

Since my teenage years I had obsessed on the angst ridden, emotional work of the expressionists, both artists and film makers, and Berlin had been their spiritual home. This was the nub of Die Brucke movement, Max Rheinhardt, Brecht and where Metropolis and Caligari had originated. It was an art form that mirrored life not by event but by mood. This was where I felt my work was going. My attention had been swung back to Europe with the release of Kraftwerk's Autobahn in 1974. The preponderance of electronic instruments convinced me that this was an area that I had to investigate a little further.

Source: http://www.bowiewonderworld.com/features/dbuncut.html

David Bowie: The Berlin Briefings is a collection of resurfaced interviews, featuring guest appearances from friends, producers, and his then-roommate, Iggy Pop. Bowie talks candidly about living with Pop in Berlin in the late ’70s, and what ended up being an incredibly refreshing, productive era for both of them. Their time in Germany was a mental and creative vacation, the chance for them to get away from a heavy drug scene and the weight of being famous in America. This is when Bowie created what is referred to as his “Berlin Trilogy”: Low (1977), “Heroes” (1977), and Lodger (1979). Meanwhile, Pop churned out two iconic albums of his own in 1977: Lust for Life and The Idiot.  “I knew I had to get to an environment that was totally different to Los Angeles, so I thought of the most arduous city that I could think of,” Bowie said in his 1977 interview with the CBC. “And it was West Berlin.” Source: http://www.spin.com/2016/06/daily-deal-rare-collection-of-interviews-with-david-bowie-and-iggy-pop/

Conclusion: In Berlin David Bowie learned a lot about himself. He moved to Berlin because of different reasons but the main reason was to kick off from drugs (cocaine). He said Berlin was a creative vacation, the change for him to get away from a heavy drug scene and the weight of being famous in America. He realised his goal was not simply to find a new way of making music, but rather to reinvent himself. He no longer needed to adopt characters to sing his songs. He lived in Berlin for 3 years and beside music he started painting.Wa

Pierrot (1980)

Also known as the Blue Clown (cover of the Scary Monsters album). David wanted to be the most beautiful clown of the circus.

'I'm Pierrot, I'm everyman, what I'm doing is theatre, it's pure clown. I'm using myself as a canvas and trying to paint the truth of our time'. – David Bowie.

Bowie studied theatre and mime and played a role in a theatre production Pierrot in Turquise. He turned into Pierrot in his music video Ashes to Ashes.

The song is about his past with drugs. In the song he says that if you want to accomplish something you have to say away from drugs. The struggle with his past, dark side, lonely and lost.

What are the characteristics of his personality?

Realistic – strong

What inspired him?

His past with druguse, things his mother once said to him.

What do people think about him?

Fairytalelike

What is his vision here?

Be realistic, tell the truth, no more hiding.

Modern Love

"Modern Love" is a song written and recorded by David Bowie. It was the opening track to his fifteenth studio album Let's Dance. It was issued as the third single from the album in 1983.

Bowie claimed the song was inspired by Little Richard, and it maintains the album's theme of a struggle between God and man. The line "Get me to the church on time" from the lyrics is the title of the same-named tune from My Fair Lady. By the time "Modern Love" was issued and edited as a single, Bowie's Serious Moonlight Tour was underway. The single reached No. 2 in the UK, and No. 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

As a video, “Modern Love” is as straightforward as it gets, especially compared to the others Bowie did that year, “China Girl” and “Let’s Dance.” That could be because Yukich, even though he was Capitol/EMI’s in-house director at the time, was still a newcomer to directing music videos, but it more likely reflects the sudden success of “Modern Love.”

It has less to do with the video and more to do with the song: As art-damaged as Bowie liked to be, he could sling straight-forward rave-ups with the best of ’em, and “Modern Love” is basically one long hook, which perhaps obscures the anxiety about faith—in both the almighty and relationships—at the song’s core. Few pop songs can pull off sing-alongs to the lyrics “God and man, no religion.”

What inspired him?

The song was inspired by Little Richard and the head theme of the whole album was the struggle between God and man.

What are the characteristics of this personality?

Enchanting,

BRON 1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Love_(song)

BRON 2: http://www.avclub.com/article/modern-love-david-bowie-mixed-modern-timeless-230645

Earthling (1992)

Is the name of the album strongly affected by electronic music and inspired by the industrial- drum and bass culture of the 90s. Intensity of agression. The album was an attempt to producte some really dynamic aggressive soundings. A texture diary of the earlier years.

'balance, mental, with the way I live and my downfall' – David Bowie

Embrace his outsider-status. The music matters the most.

The real Bowie came forward in the 90s

What are the characteristics of his personality?

Calm – Creative – Spiritual

What inspired him?

The electronic music and drum and bass culture of the 90s

What do people think about him?

Reborn, the real Bowie is coming foward.

What is his vision here?

Music matters the most. BRON ziggy stardust http://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/star-man-the-story-of-bowies-ziggy-stardust-763290

BRON ziggy stardust https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rise_and_Fall_of_Ziggy_Stardust_and_the_Spiders_from_Mars

BRON pierrot http://dangerousminds.net/comments/pierrot_in_turquoise_david_bowies_little-known_first_theatrical_appearance_

BRON pierrot http://culturedarm.com/pierrot/

Lazarus

Lazarus is a character and single of David Bowie's last album 'Blackstar'. In the clip of the single you can see him with a mask in a hospital bed. The single opens with the lyrics: 'Look up here, I am in heaven'. A lot of discussion started when he died, did he organize the album around his death? The answer is probably yes.

Research

Wiki

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus_(David_Bowie_song)

"Lazarus" is a song by English rock musician David Bowie. It was released on 17 December 2015 as a digital download, making it the second single from his twenty-fifth studio album, Blackstar (2016), as well as Bowie's last single released before his death on 10 January 2016. The single received its world premiere on BBC Radio 6 Music’s Steve Lamacq on the day of its release as a single. In addition to its release on Blackstar, the track is used in Bowie's off-Broadway musical of the same name. The official music video, directed by Johan Renck, was released on 7 January 2016, three days before Bowie's death.

The video was directed by Johan Renck (who also directed the music video for Bowie's previous single, "Blackstar") in November 2015; during the week of shooting, doctors reportedly informed Bowie the cancer was terminal and that they were ending treatment. The filming location was a studio in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The video is shown in a 1:1 aspect ratio and prominently features Bowie, appearing with a bandage and buttons sewn over his eyes as in the "Blackstar" video, lying on a deathbed.

Telegraph UK

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/03/16/david-bowies-last-release-lazarus-was-parting-gift-for-fans-in-c/

“David Bowie's final record was a carefully-orchestrated farewell to his fans, his producer has confirmed.”

“Tony Visconti, the producer who worked with Bowie to complete his final album, has released a statement saying it was deliberately created and timed as a "parting gift" for his fans.”

"His death was no different from his life - a work of Art.”

Wiki 2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_David_Bowie

Bowie's final album, Blackstar—styled as ★ on the cover—was heavily analysed following his death, and numerous supposed clues about Bowie's fate were discussed. The album's second single "Lazarus" includes the lyrics "Look up here, I'm in heaven/I've got scars that can't be seen", which appeared in numerous news publications after his death. The album's title was also believed to have symbolised death; it is the name given to a cancerous lesion, as well as the term for the transitional state between a collapsed star and a singularity. It is also reminiscent of the name of a little-known song about death by one of Bowie's musical idols, Elvis Presley, which features the lyrics "When a man sees his flaming star, he knows his time has come". A tumblr account which seemingly included images replicated in the yet-to-be-released video for "Lazarus" was speculated to have been created by Bowie, and these images—Bowie retreating into a wooden cupboard, and writing with a skull on his desk—seemed to many to symbolise Bowie's imminent death.

Other lyrics were also scrutinised; the track "Dollar Days", for example, featured the line, "Don't believe for just one second I'm forgetting you/I'm trying to/I'm dying to". The title and refrain of the album's final track, "I Can’t Give Everything Away", was believed by some commentators to refer to Bowie keeping his imminent fate private whilst hinting at it throughout the album, while its use of the harmonica solo from "A New Career In A New Town"—an instrumental track on Bowie’s 1977 album Low which refers to his move to Berlin—was considered a reference to Bowie beginning another new phase of his life. The track "Girl Loves Me", another example, features the line, "Where the fuck did Monday go?", which some listeners believe eerily predicted the death of Bowie on Sunday, therefore missing Monday.

Lyrics Lazarus

Look up here, I'm in heaven

I've got scars that can't be seen

I've got drama, can't be stolen

Everybody knows me now

Look up here, man, I'm in danger

I've got nothing left to lose

I'm so high it makes my brain whirl

Dropped my cell phone down below

Ain't that just like me?

By the time I got to New York

I was living like a king

There I'd used up all my money

I was looking for your ass

This way or no way

You know, I'll be free

Just like that bluebird

Now, ain't that just like me?

Oh, I'll be free

Just like that bluebird

Oh, I'll be free

Ain't that just like me?

> The lyrics shows a lot of this last period of his life. He is talking about his death, what he accomplished and a dark time in his life. He also makes clear that this was his way of ending his life, with a last album, he is free!

Billboard

http://www.billboard.com/articles/review/6836029/david-bowie-blackstar-album-review

Blackstar is its own strange, perverse thing, the ­latest move in a boundlessly ­unpredictable career. Bowie turns 69 on its release date, Jan. 8, yet he remains as ­committed to novelty as ­anyone in pop. He also remains a ­powerful and effective singer, ­displaying the full range of his tricks on Blackstar -- ­whispering, ­warbling, ­shrieking and ­dropping into his most romantic baritone-Bowie croon to deliver lyrics like "I want eagles in my ­daydreams and diamonds in my eyes." That line is one of the more ­hopeful on a ­discomfiting record, an album that keeps you riveted even when -- ­especially when -- it creeps you out

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What do people think about him?

After this album and his death Bowie became a real legend. People had a lot of respect for his way of handling his death and said that he was a real artist that kept singing and working until the end. He also became more famous then he already was, who didn't know him yet know him now because social media exploded after he died. He has so many skills. Singing/ acting etc., he uses it all to express himself.

What inspired him?

Because this was the last period of his life I think he was mainly inspired by death, everything he did and was always inspired of, like space and the alien. I think he also wanted to make a last statement, that he is a blackstar, scared but in peace.

What was his vision here?

I think that his vision also links with death. He has peace with it and believes he is in heaven.

What are the characteristics of this personality?

Peacefull/ Satisfied/ Strong

> Important is that he really wanted to show that he was a star. He made a statement with his death, he surprised everyone, again.

Conclusion personality

What we particularly noticed that he actually is a kind of all-rounder, which changed constantly. Adjusts how he feels at certain moments, which were created different characters. Who are seen as characters but David Bowie sees itself as part of what he is. He pushes the boundaries, he is always looking for innovation. He has known a lot of emotion swings during his characters.

VALUES + BELIEVE

Quotes Bowie:

“I don’t know where I’m going but I promise it won’t be boring”

“I always had the repulsive need to be something more than human��

Interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zri74q3HDDY

David Bowie: “I was just always looking for expending.. I didn't really know what, but experience new things”.

“Being characterized is like being trapped for me .. Nothing in this world is a real reality, it's not something you can hold on to”.

Values:

Individualistic

Innovative

Experimental

MUSIC

What genre is David Bowies music?

While many late rock stars are rightly saluted for their influence and impact, Bowie

occupies a higher historical tier entirely. He's not just an influential rocker. He's not merely one of the most influential rockers. Among rock stars, Bowie influenced more musical genres than anyone else, living or dead. He is, in that respect, the most influential rock star.

Let's run through this. Obviously, no one is going to question how essential he was to glam rock. While The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars and Aladdin Sane ensured his long-term career and infamy, glam rock as a genre owes him just as much. If Bowie hadn't gone glam, history would remember it as a goofy, cute curiosity -- a sub-genre full of wacky fashion and frothy pop songs, but producing no serious content (apart from one or two T. Rex albums, depending on your taste). Most glam rockers are remembered as that -- glam rockers. Bowie, however, produced two albums squarely within the style while simultaneously transcending it. The aforementioned titles aren't simply glam classics -- they're rock classics. They're singer-songwriter classics. They are, simply put, works of art.

In the industrial rock realm, Bowie's impact can't be underplayed: It's impossible to imagine Trent Reznor or Marilyn Manson having substantial careers without Bowie paving the way for them. And when grunge replaced pop-metal as the go-to genre for rebellious teenagers, Bowie was once again a touchstone.

Bowie's various personas have had an impossible-to-overstate influence on teenage minds since the early '70s -- and he will probably continue to inspire personal artistry and nonconformity until long after all of us are dead. Even the idea that one person can have multiple personas and creative identities --- and still remain authentic with all of them -- is something Bowie pioneered. So in that way, Bowie truly is and will remain a peerless rock star -- someone whose music, style and outlook impacted the world in ways no one else did.

Most important genres:

- Glam rock

- Art rock

-        Pop rock

Most important features:

-        Musical cameleon

-        Big influence on multiple genres

When did Bowies music became iconic?

Bowies first attempt at being a solo artist failed miserably. A big amount of singles, including his debut album, became a flop. However, with the single Space Oddity he broke through. This song about walking in space was right in time, since in the same year (1969) mankind set foot on the moon for the first time.

After that Bowie made the alter ego Ziggi Stardust, in which he played with an androgynous appearance. He looked like an alien that could have been either man or woman. He and Marc Bolan were the inventors of Glam Rock.

Is his work a representation of the zeitgeist?

When more and more artist got a look like he did, Bowie decided to let his persona die. He moved to the VS to record a soule number (Young Americans). Bowie has always been a true musical cameleon. He never kept only one music genre and went on with the time spirit. He also did a lot of collaborations with different artist which already were famous or became famous because of him. Rather than as a musician, it’s in Bowie wholly embodying the idea that creativity is an art that must be done with an unwavering devotion to an ultra-aware introspection, and that your spiritual essence is the canvas upon which your best work deserves to be shown is what makes him impressive. Even further, I’d venture to say that this is what allows him to stand as one of the most dominant and zeitgeist controlling creative masters across all mediums of art, ever.

What were his inspirations? Terry Burns, his half-brother, introduced him to modern jazz, his enthusiasm for players like Charles Mingus and John Coltrane led his mother to give him a plastic alto saxophone in 1961; he was soon receiving lessons from a local musician. If you look at the early songs from Bowie's hands, you will see "Song for Bob Dylan" from Hunky Dory (this song is a play on words – Dylan wrote a song to his source of inspiration: "Song for Woody Guthrie"!). Also note the reference to John Lennon in "Life On Mars" from the same album. Later, on the Young Americans album, Bowie duetted with Lennon on "Fame".

David Bowie also liked Bruce Springsteen's work  – and this dates back to before Springsteen became a superstar. He covered "Growin' Up" and "It's Hard To Be A Saint In The City" – both songs are from Springsteen's debut album Greetings From Asbury Park. See the article Bowie meets Springsteen for the story of how the two singers eventually met. Roy Bittan from the E Street Band ended up playng piano on several of Bowie's albums.

David Bowie was also openly inspired by Iggy & The Stooges and by The Velvet Underground. Not surprisingly, David Bowie and Iggy Pop became friends – and Bowie produced Lou Reed's Transformer.

CONCLUSIE

- Most important genres:

-   Glam rock

-   Art rock

-      Pop rock

-  Musical cameleon

-  Big influence on multiple (rock and pop) genres

- He smartly combined the lyrics of his songs with social events (For example the song Space Oddity. First men on the moon in that same year).

-  He was one of the most dominant and zeitgeist controlling creative masters across all mediums of art(music), ever. - Inspired by people more than materials

- All of his albums tell a different story(concepts, new identity) - Experimental - Lyrics were personal

Art

David Bowie had studied art and started collecting paintings very early on. Art was the only thing he ever wanted to own. He had to wait till the mid 90’s to get recognition for his own paintings. This because of his fear for failure and thus postponing the public outing of his paintings. 1. What art movement dit David Bowie belong to?

Neo-Expressionism

from 1970

subjects in an almost raw and brutish manner

with the aim to shock people

highly textural

expressive brushwork

intense colors

strong emotions

eclecticism

large canvases

autobiographical elements

political statements

subcultures (graffiti, ethnic art) as an influence

truth > beauty

2. What are the subjects of his paintings?

(self) portraits

scenes from everyday life

personal experiences from traveling

his style:

expressive

emotional

raw

dark

experimental

3. Is his work a representation of the zeitgeist?

The 70’s and 80’s were dominated by artistic forms derived from postmodernism. These movements could be described as an ironic and playful treatment of a fragmented subject, the breakdown of high and low culture hierarchies, the undermining of concepts of authenticity and originality, and an emphasis on image and spectacle. In the eyes of neo-expressionist painters, such as David Bowie, these art forms were very superficial. David Bowie went against postmodernism and created stories through expressive art in which he portrayed his personal feelings and thoughts.

4. What were his inspirations?

David Bowie was a collector of art. He mostly collected paintings from expressionist and surrealist painters such as Frank Auerbach, David Bomberg, Francis Bacon, Francis Picabia, Erich Heckel and Damien Hirst. These painters were also the inspirations for his own work. Their paintings were emotional, subjective and showed dark emotions such as fear and anger.

album covers:

Many of Bowie’s album covers were inspired by different artists such as Erich Heckel and Gilbert & George. The latter being an artist duo creating brightly colored and bold conceptual art.

Conclusion:

Art as an emotional outlet

Not afraid to show emotion and political engagement

Lets himself be carried away by emotion

Has a dark side

Very open minded (especially about inspiration from other artists)

Strong, expressive creativity

Chooses authenticity and truth over perfection and shallowness

Contrast: insecure (inside) - daring (outside)

Sources:

http://www.vogue.com/13458171/homes-david-bowie-art-collection-sothebys-auction/

http://www.theartstory.org/definition-postmodernism.htm

http://bigthink.com/laurie-vazquez/what-made-david-bowie-so-creative-his-obsession-with-art

http://www.kunstkennis.nl/kunstgeschiedenis/moderne%20kunst/neo-expressionisme.htm

http://kunstvannu.blogspot.nl/p/neo-expressionisme.html

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-37845306

https://www.yahoo.com/news/david-bowie-striking-legacy-painter-003551444/photo-ancestor-ii-1995-1998-1452561082366.html

https://sl4artglobal.wordpress.com/2014/07/08/bowie-in-berlin-between-expressionism-and-nightlife/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5X5G3tWTJzk9fQbp1x65zXY/pop-art-why-david-bowie-loved-these-five-paintings

Film & Theater

In welk filmgenre speelde David Bowie en wat zijn hier de kenmerken van?

Voor welke filmgenres produceerde hij zelf?

Wat zijn de onderwerpen van zijn films? (als acteur en filmmaker)

Sluit zijn werk aan op de zeitgeist of gaat hij hier juist tegenin?

Wat zijn zijn inspiraties? Bowies love for acting started at a very young age. In the years between his first few singles and the fame that came with Space Oddity, Bowie studied dance and mime under Lindsay Kemp.

THEATER

The Elephant Man

The acting debut on the American stage of rock singer David Bowie was greeted by a standing ovation in Denver when the singer, noted for his flamboyant musical style, took on the role of physically misshapen John Merrick, the human monster with a liking for culture.

Bowie claims his interest for this performance was based on the outrageous and distorted elements that his character was based on. (Could have something to do with the schizophrenia in his family.)

FILMS

Along the way, he only had a handful of leading roles; most of the time, he was part of the supporting cast or had a cameo. Sometimes he even played himself, putting a twist on his public image. A David Bowie appearance might not have always guaranteed critical acclaim, but – as you’ll see in our comprehensive look back – it was usually a sign that the work would be creative and imaginative.

Labyrinth (1986) Musical, Adventure, Fantasy

Where everything seems possible and nothing is what it seems.

Bowie playing an evil goblin king as an oddly maternal, glam rocker. We don’t imagine the part required much real acting, but it surely showed us a goofier, more playful side of Bowie.

The man who fell of the earth (1976) Sci-Fi, Drama

You have to believe it to see it.

Nicolas Roeg’s The Man Who Fell to Earth finds the man who was, only a few years earlier, Ziggy Stardust playing an alien who has come to Earth to find water to his drought-stricken home. At the height of his mid-’70s drug excess, Bowie appears pale, painfully thin, and often nervous — making him the perfect extraterrestrial.

The Hunger (1983) Horror

Nothing Human Loves Forever

Growing old and dying have always been preoccupations for Bowie, and we imagine that’s what makes his turn as a rapidly aging vampire so memorable.

Bowie always excelled at playing the magic freak: the world-weary, otherworldly outsider who is both adored and condemned for his destabilizing mojo. And because Bowie's insuperable Bowie-ness glitters too brightly for him to vanish into any one part, a close look at his film and theater roles is a case study in the merits of stunt casting.

He chose his roles so selectively and with such idiosyncratic, yet strangely consistent taste, that almost incidentally to the main narrative of his extraordinary life, he amassed an enviable onscreen filmography.

VIDEOCLIPS

A year before MTV went on the air, Bowie released the video Ashes to Ashes. (1980) Which Bowie directed together with David Mallet. It cost £250,000 to produce, making it the most expensive music video ever made at the time.

Ashes to Ashes

The music video for "Ashes to Ashes" features Bowie dressed as Pierrot in a variety of bizarre situations. Steve Strange of the New Wave band, Visage, cameos. Bowie has said the shot of himself and other characters marching towards the camera in front of a bulldozer symbolizes "oncoming violence." During this scene, the characters behind Bowie are not bowing, but simply trying to pull their gowns away from the bulldozer so they don't get stuck! This, and many other images in the video suggest that Bowie may be trying to bury the various personas he developed.

The clip was shot during the New Romantics Culture. The fantasy & Escapism of the clip suit to this period of time.

David used his alter ego’s during his performances as an actor as well as the other way around.

SPIRIT OF THE TIME

New Romantics Culture New Romanticism can be seen as a reaction to punk,[3] and was heavily influenced by former glam rock stars of the 1970s such as David Bowie and Roxy Music.[4] In terms of style it rejected the austerity and anti-fashion stance of punk.[5] Both sexes often dressed in counter-sexual or androgynous clothing and wore cosmetics such as eyeliner and lipstick, partly derived from earlier punk fashions.[6] This "gender bending" was particularly evident in figures such as Boy George of Culture Club and Marilyn (Peter Robinson).[3]

 INSPIRATION

Since he has had such a long and varied career, David Bowie is very much an artist influenced by his peers. As Hans Hyttel points out he wrote songs about Bob Dylan and John Lennon (also Andy Warhol) and you can see the influence of them in his music and art. He also hung around with Lou Reed and Iggy Pop for a time and they three had great influence on each other. He also collaborates a lot with Brian Eno and you could say Eno crafted much of the sound that we identify as "Bowie" as he produced many of Bowie's most famous albums.

The later phases of his career he delved heavily into German synth and electro pop, even re-recording a few of his songs in German and releasing whole albums of very German inspired music.

As to what inspired him initially to produce music. well his wiki article states "Terry Burns, his half-brother, introduced him to modern jazz, his enthusiasm for players like Charles Mingus and John Coltrane led his mother to give him a plastic alto saxophone in 1961; he was soon receiving lessons from a local musician." - (Read more: David Bowie)

CONCLUSIONS

·      Bowie studied dance and mime under Lindsay Kemp.

·      Acting debut: The Elephant Man

·      Handful of leading roles; most of the time, he was part of the supporting cast or had a cameo.

Labyrinth (Fantasy)

The man who fell of the earth (Sci-Fi)

The hunger (Surreal Horror)

·      Bowie always excelled at playing the magic freak: the world-weary, otherworldly outsider who is both adored and condemned for his destabilizing mojo

·      The music video Ashes to Ashes. (1980) It cost £250,000 to produce, making it the most expensive music video ever made at the time.

·      The clip was shot during the New Romantics Culture. The fantasy & Escapism of the clip suit to this period of time.

·      New Romantics: In terms of style it rejected the austerity and anti-fashion stance of punk.[5] Both sexes often dressed in counter-sexual or androgynous clothing and wore cosmetics such as eyeliner and lipstick, partly derived from earlier punk fashions

·      Inspirations: He was inspired by Bob Dylan, John Lennon and Andy Warhol which influence you can recognize in his music and art.

During a later phase of his career he was inspired by German synth and electro pop.

His half-brother Terry Burns and musicians Charles Mingus and John Coltrane introduced him to modern-jazz music when he was younger.

Sources:

https://www.quora.com/Who-inspired-David-Bowie

http://soul-psychics.com/blog/the-spirit-of-david-bowie/

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000309/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm http://www.davidbowie.com/bio

http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6836438/david-bowie-music-videos-best

http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6836438/david-bowie-music-videos-best http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/readers-poll-the-10-best-david-bowie-music-videos-20160120 http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/dvdextras/2010/10/cracked_actor.html

http://www.indiewire.com/2016/01/the-8-essential-movie-performances-of-david-bowie-91853/

http://www.bowiegoldenyears.com/1979.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/artists/david-bowie-11-surprising-facts-about-the-king-of-glam-rock/

http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2017/01/09/twin_peaks_will_return_on_may_21_with_a_two_hour_premiere.html

https://www.timeout.com/newyork/movies/david-bowie-movies-that-define-his-film-career

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085701/?ref_=nm_knf_i3

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115632/?ref_=nm_knf_i2

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074851/?ref_=nm_knf_i4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPithDmHrd0

Other

CAREER SWITCH

In 1998 David told the New York Times that by creating visual art it him helped to create better music. He said that if he had a creative obstacle in the music that he was working on, it would often revert to painting or drawing it out. In the painting or in the drawing arised a structure of the music what he was working on and this would produce a breakthrough.

SUPPORTED CHARITIES

In 1984 David participated in the English charity band Band Aid. The band was aimed to raise money to fight the famine in Ethiopia. Together with other famous English singers they recorded the song Do They Know It’s Christmas. It was a number one hit in multiple countries and raised a lot of money.

In 1985 Bob Geldof (co-founder of the band) organized the charity concert Live Aid. It was a 16 hour during concert and there were contemporaneous performances in various countries such as the US, the UK and The Hague. David Bowie performed in the Wembley Stadium in London. The event was broadcasted live in many countries and became one of the world’s biggest media spectacles ever watched. It was so successful that 245,4 million dollars was raised that evening also for the famine in Ethiopia.

David has also supported a lot of charities. The charities support the causes of abuse, AIDS & HIV, At-Risk/Disadvantaged Youths, children, disaster relief, economic/business support, education, family/parent support, health, human rights, hunger, miscellaneous, peace, poverty, weapons reduction, women rights.

The charities that he supported were:

21st Century Leaders

Every Mother Counts

Food Bank For New York City

Keep A Child Alive

Mines Advisory Group

Save The Children

The Lunchbox Fund

War Child

Whatever It Takes

WhyHunger

Witness

Sources

https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bowie

http://bigthink.com/laurie-vazquez/what-made-david-bowie-so-creative-his-obsession-with-art

http://liveaid.free.fr

https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/david-bowie#charities

CONCLUSION

David cares for the world and the people living on it. By creating visual art it him helped to create better music

He blurred gender lines with ultra-glam, over-the-top androgynous looks in his “Ziggy Stardust” days and later adopted a sharp, buttoned-up persona that was anything but stuffy. The ‘80s were filled with vibrant coloured suits, printed overcoats, and flashy accessories. And let’s not forget his ever-changing hair. One word: magical. Even with the release of his most recent album “Blackstar,” just four days ago, the legend was still serving style supremacy.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/david-bowie-fashion-icon-photos_us_5693c3d6e4b0a2b6fb70ce1b

Why Did You Call The Exhibition David Bowie Is?

“The title is both a statement and an unfinished sentence, and poses the question David Bowie is – what? Our approach was to leave that question open, and to highlight the fact that there is no single answer.”

https://www.mrporter.com/daily/why-mr-david-bowie-is-still-a-cultural-icon/1107

Bowie’s sartorial legacy has inspired generations of designers, from tailoring don Giorgio Armani to Belgium’s more avant garde Dries Van Noten. For his spring/summer collection this year Jean Paul Gaultier sent Bowie lookalikes down the runway, telling reporters he found the V&A show “absolutely incredible… You see how clever he is in all his projects, and how he connected to art.”

http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20131004-ch-ch-anges-bowies-many-looks

‘’ I’m a collector, I collect personalities and ideas.’’ - Bowie

‘’A tiger that is captured is wilder than a tiger in the wild.’’ - Bowie?

The inimitable, genre-defying musician produced a staggering 26 studio albums in his lifetime, resulting in scores of hits across half a century — from 1969’s “Space Oddity” to 1973’s “Life On Mars” to 1974’s “Rebel Rebel” to 1975’s “Fame” to 1977’s “Heroes” to 1983’s “Let’s Dance” to 1987’s “Dancing In The Street” with Mick Jagger — all the way up to 2016’s Blackstar, his latest studio album, which was released just a few days ago on January 8.

http://popcrush.com/david-bowie-dead-obit/?trackback=tsmclip

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I deeply wanted and needed to deliver a Eulogy that would be remembered, but I wasn’t sure how. Tom had been like a father to me and now he was gone. His life was so full, and he had done so much, that it was hard to know where to start and how to describe him.

In fact, it was hard to find any words at all, let alone words that would do justice to his memory; words that I would have to present to a room full of people that loved him too. I was feeling pretty emotional and wanted to “keep it together” on the day so I could do my best, and that was nerve-racking to say the least.

You may be in a similar situation yourself as you read this. If so, you have come to the right place…

Writing a eulogy feels like a huge responsibility, doesn’t it? Maybe you are experiencing something similar to how I felt when faced with saying Tom’s final farewell. You’ll be feeling very honored that you have been asked, whilst at the same time nervous and maybe a little apprehensive about writing a eulogy, and perhaps also a little anxious about speaking in public.

You’ll probably be asking questions like:

Will I say the right thing?

What if I miss out something important?

What if I’m too nervous or upset on the day?

Where & How do I start?

and…

What will people think of my speech, will they like it?

Also, you may well be short on time; you’ll likely be helping others to cope, dealing with arrangements for the service, whilst feeling emotionally fragile yourself. Don’t worry, I have been there too.

That is when writing a Eulogy can begin to feel like a real struggle. You don’t want to rush it or ‘wing it’ on the day, but you are just lost for words right now and not sure where to start.

It won’t surprise you to hear that writing my first eulogy, without any help, guidance or experience, took me a long time. And I found it a very tough job.

“…the vicar said ‘Bravo’ and started to clap…”

But it doesn’t have to be like that.

“I read my Eulogy at my Father’s funeral service last Tuesday and after all my angst writing it, and with the wonderful confidence your book gave me, the vicar said ‘Bravo’ at the end of it and started to clap, which in turn started off the whole congregation in the chapel!

I was taken aback, it was very very appreciated and totally unanticipated as I had been extremely nervous standing next to my Father’s coffin to speak. However, I was sooooo completely happy and totally satisfied that I had gone through with it.

I had pushed through the pain barrier and it was an emotional journey to even write it let alone stand up and say it, as I know you totally understand. So THANK YOU SO MUCH again for this book, as it pointed me in the right direction and gave me confidence to do it. It was an astounding experience for me in more ways than one!”

Glynis Brown Plymouth, UK

Just like Glynis you too can experience this process in a way that enables you to deliver a Eulogy that feels like a great honor and a precious gift.

Now, you are the person that has been called upon to give the final tribute and farewell- to celebrate a person’s life and commemorate their passing. It seems a daunting task I know, but at the same time this can be a very healing and rewarding process if you have the right support to guide you through.

The easiest and best way to get your Eulogy written is if you follow a tried and tested framework that helps you set everything out in order.

That’s the beauty of “How to Easily Write and Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps”– It takes away the doubts and worries you may have right now about what to write, how to say what you feel, and what order to put things in.

Me with Tom on my wedding day– six months before he died

Although it felt overwhelming at first, in the end I was so grateful and honored that I had delivered Tom’s Eulogy.

His loved ones really appreciated having such a memorable and meaningful tribute to the man they loved.

It felt good to know that I was somehow instrumental in that… and I was deeply moved

…In fact, Tom’s funeral and eulogy had such an effect on me that since then I have trained as a professional funeral presider. (I lead funerals and take the role traditionally filled by a priest).

Since Tom’s funeral I have taken almost 100 funerals and written, advised on, and delivered nearly as many eulogies! For me it is a great privilege to share my experience and expertise with others in these difficult times, and it is especially rewarding to receive feedback such as:

“…it was everything I could have wanted for Owen’s farewell.”

“Dear Kevin,

Thank you so much for the lovely way the good-bye service was conducted for Owen. The presentation by you was super.

For me, it was everything I could have wanted for Owen’s farewell.

The following day Paul [son] was stopped several times by friends who said they had “enjoyed” it so much (if that is the right word).

My best wishes go with you for the future.

Take care”

Lilian Davies (age 83) Bristol, UK

What’s great about this for you is that my experience has led me to create a handy all-in-one downloadable guide book, especially written to help you create a perfect Eulogy under any circumstances.

How to Easily Write and Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps is simple and easy to follow, making your Eulogy not just easy to write, but an enjoyable and touching process! You will be able to feel composed whilst you write it, and confident when you come to deliver it …. Here’s how:

Takes away the stress and worry – You don’t have to do this on your own! This guide is designed to help you every step of the way – from staring at the blank page to delivering a eulogy on the day that you will feel proud of and others will appreciate

Helps you write the kind of eulogy YOU want to write – fitting to you, fitting to the person who died

Shows you what to include and what to leave out (Not knowing this can be so painful as you wish afterwards thatyou had included something that mattered!)

Peace of mind no-risk guarantee – 60 days to claim your money back if you are not 100% satisfied

Comprehensive “one-stop-shop” with all you need – example eulogies, poems, quotes, public speaking tips…

Clear, simple, step-by-step guide, from blank sheet of paper, to final delivery on the day

British, Professional Funeral Presider & Author who has been interviewed on BBC Radio on the subject

Easy, conversational style- Quick and straight forward.

Here’s what a Church of England Priest has to say…

“…a very comprehensive tool.”

“Your eulogy guide is clear and easy to follow.

I recommend it to anyone wanting to put together a eulogy, but not knowing where to start. The ‘how to’ instructions, the templates

and the sample eulogies you provide make for a very comprehensive tool.

And your style is so conversational and friendly too!”

The Reverend Laura Hodges Oxford, UK

http://www.parishes.oxford.anglican.org/abingdon/stnicolas/index.htm

Whether you have been asked to write a Eulogy for a close relative such as a brother, sister, mother, father, or a eulogy for a grandfather or grandmother, or if you have to write a Eulogy under difficult circumstances, this book can help you.

Remembering someone’s life is a great honor and you will find all the tools you need so you can do this in the best possible way for a wonderful tribute to their life.

“Thank You once again for your unsurpassed knowledge”

“Kevin. I recently received on line your eulogy assistance documentation and want to thank you. Unfortunately I must send you a copy of completed eulogy when time permits.

As time was of the essence I thank you once again for your unsurpassed knowledge in this, a very sorrowful time of our lives.”

Sincerely…SR

When You Discover The Little Known Secrets Inside This Handy Guidebook You’ll Be Able To Create A Well Written, Well Delivered Eulogy, And That Really Does Make All The Difference:

I know how a personal, well crafted, and confidently delivered Eulogy can make all the difference at a funeral. I mean, let’s put it in perspective … Can you imagine a total stranger doing speeches at your own or a loved one’s Wedding?- It would feel impersonal, cold, and distant… as though an element of something special was missing…Am I right? Well it is the same at a funeral, don’t you agree? A personal eulogy warms the heart and reassures us that though our loved one has passed their memories truly will live on.

So you can see how important this is, and how much of a privileged position you now hold as you fulfill this opportunity to pay homage to someone’s life.

No matter how hard this time is for you, I can reassure you that my years of experience as a trained & professional funeral presider and the number of Eulogies I have written and delivered allow me to guide you to creating not just a Eulogy that you can be proud of, but a Eulogy that will touch all those who hear it and will be well received, appreciated, and remembered forever.

“The information you made available was of enormous help getting through a difficult time.”

“Dear Kevin,

Thank you so much for your wonderful guide. The information you made available was of enormous help getting through a difficult time. The death of a loved one is such an emotional event that to compose a meaningful eulogy during this time of mourning is a most difficult task.

Not only did I compose a wonderful tribute to a remarkable man I had so many people compliment me for not only the content of the eulogy but the way it was delivered. This was only made possible by your wonderful publication.

Many thanks.”

Geoff Watkins Vancouver, Canada

If you are nervous not just about the content, but also about the delivery of your Eulogy, then don’t worry, it’s quite natural. To help with this I have compiled a special bonus to guide you through four little-known and powerful techniques that will enable you to deliver your eulogy with grace and confidence, no matter how upset you might be feeling inside.

You will be able to do your job and ‘keep it together’, thanks to these expert, easy to follow tools that are simple and very effective. As speaking to you as a professional speaker, I can assure you that just reading this bonus guide will make you feel relieved and confident that you will be able to deliver your speech to the best of your ability!

In all the years that I have been conducting Eulogies and presiding at funerals I now have experienced many beautiful, powerful Eulogies, and I have also seen and heard Eulogies that unfortunately failed to really commemorate the deceased. Usually this was because of one or two simple mistakes that could have easily been avoided. Such a shame!

Simply ensuring you have met the 6 steps in this guide is the difference between a beautiful, memorable tribute to a person, and a eulogy that is disappointing to say the least.

But how do you make sure that you get it right? In “How to Easily Write and Deliver a Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps” I go over in detail the keys to a great Eulogy and how you can get it spot on:

The guide is clear and simple and takes you from staring at your blank piece of paper right up to your delivery of the speech on the day of the funeral.

All you need to do is simply follow the 6 simple steps one by one. You’ll be guided by the hand on exactly what to do in a manner that is gentle, clear, and straight to the point, to make this as easy as possible for you.

You see to write the Eulogy there genuinely are only 6 steps you really need to know to guarantee you get it right:

1. Take a moment for yourself (to be in the right mood – I’ll show you how to do this in less than 60 seconds, no matter how emotional you may feel)

2. Decide the kind of eulogy you want to create (this is a crucial step that many people miss out- and at yet it’s so simple)

3. Gather the information you need (I’ll tell you the questions to ask – you choose which ones work best for you)

4. Bring it all together into a flowing whole (a simple process, once you have the framework)

5. Rehearse and refine your speech (I’ll show you some easy, confidence-boosting ways to do this)

6. Deliver the eulogy (my on-the-day checklist and practical tips will smooth the way for you)

OK, But What If I Am Really in A Rush Or Totally Stuck?

If you are staring at a blank screen with no idea what to write, if you feel overwhelmed by the task at hand and too emotional to do this, or if you have left it to the last minute and are panicking, then don’t worry. I have included a “fill in the blanks” template for you to use.

This is how you can write your eulogy in just an hour or two. ..

All you need to do is fill in the gaps with the personal details. Everything is ready for you to add your own anecdotes, personal memories and whatever you wish, but the core structure of the speech is done for you. This will give you complete peace of mind that your Eulogy is clear, cohesive and flows as a whole, so that everyone listening will understand and be taken on a memorable journey. But, don’t worry – it will be personal and meaningful, because you will be adding all the particular details about the individual’s character and qualities, and choosing from the many poems and quotes the ones that are relevant for you.

There is a selection of templates ready for you, so whether you are writing to remember someone young or old, male or female and whether they passed under natural circumstances or difficult circumstances, you will be prepared.

“…I want you to know how useful I have found your book.”

“Dear Kevin,

I want you to know how useful I have found your book. I was asked to write and deliver a eulogy for someone under difficult circumstances. He had only one relative and she felt unable to stand up and speak in public. The widow trawled through her friends and came up with me as I am used to public speaking. I was at a loss but your book with its examples enabled me to write and deliver a fitting tribute to a lovely man.

Thanks again”

Susan Carter, Staffordshire, UK

When you know that your speech will be just great- because the panic of what to say when, and just as importantly what NOT to say, is out of the way- then you can really enjoy your task, and make your role truly fulfilling and rewarding.

Read below what Beryl had to say about the eulogy she was to write for her father

“I could not have done it without the support of your fabulous book.”

“Dear Kevin,

I have tonight written my first draft of the eulogy for my Father. I could not have done it without the support of your fabulous book. Many kind thanks for sharing your wisdom and experience, you have taken the stress out of the job, and I have actually enjoyed writing it!!”

Beryl Wainwright London, UK

To make it even easier for you Chapters 6 & 7 includes 27 poems and 71 quotes, all perfect for using in your speech. The poems and quotes I have added here are accessible to everyone. Many of them are really well known, you might not even realize you know them until you hear them! All of them are poignant, personal and reassuring.

A carefully chosen verse will bring a special touch to your Eulogy. In fact, you might even find that they express sentiments you are trying to say both simply and eloquently, in a way that really compliments your speech.

Even if you don’t usually like poetry you may be surprised how much comfort you can take from the specially selected poems listed here, and how much you enjoy choosing the perfect one for the eulogy you are writing.

Having all these wonderful quotes, from the likes of Churchill to Jimi Hendrix, and beautiful verse from poets including W.H.Auden, Kahlil Gibran, Tennyson and Christina Rossetti among others, is sure to save you hours of time trawling the internet for famous or suitable phrases or lines of verse. You’ll find many of the most famous, meaningful and most celebrated poems at your fingertips, reproduced in the book for speed and convenience.

Having a proven template ensures that you will not miss any of the important details you are anxious to include. There are immeasurable advantages to having this support when you are writing, many of them intangible which may not truly become obvious until after you have delivered your eulogy. Imagine the sense of pride and achievement that comes from knowing you did a great job.

“… I know that without reading your material I would have failed my Mom miserably.”

“Kevin,

Today I had the pleasure of doing what I thought would be impossible. It is hard enough to lose a loved one, even more so when 3 weeks ago we thought Mom would be on the road to recovery!

I followed your PDF file and paid attention to sections 5 and 6 again then read the excellent Public Speaking information you also included in the PDF.

I found it a less daunting experience than I thought it would be, I know that without reading your material I would have failed my Mom miserably. I can only say that your information works. I am a big doubter on these things, maybe a person who tends to look for “catches” etc, but this is very good and helped me perform a eulogy that I thought I was incapable of doing.

Writing what I wanted to say is maybe the easy part, saying it to a large audience is the hard part, delivering it with the right amount of feeling, emotion and compassion was the part I would fail.

I did not. and I was pleased to hear people thank me for a speech I never dreamed I could have done. The only good thing that I can take from today was I did not let my Mother down.

Once again Kevin, thank you.

Best wishes, Tony”

Tony Madge Tamworth, UK

Don’t make the mistake of just trying to “wing it” and hope for the best. To deliver a warm, loving and sentimental speech does take a little preparation, but it doesn’t have to take long or drain you emotionally. It can be a great pleasure, and in 1 hour or less you can be ready to go.

“Your book is excellent and I am very happy I bought the entire guide.”

“Thank you Kevin! Your book is excellent and I am very happy I bought the entire guide. It is a great resource to own and it is full of wonderful tips for anyone having or wanting to give a eulogy.

Thank you and best wishes.”

Amanda Bevan

Boston, MA, USA

The book is very simple and easy to read, and more importantly it can be read quickly. You won’t be stuck trawling through pages of speeches, but I have included some extra bonuses:

Bonus #1: Famous Eulogies: from JFK to Princess Diana

Profound eulogies, for some of the most significant people of our times, including Ghandi and Pope John Paul II.

Value = $8.95 – You get it included, for free

In This Handy Manual You’ll Find Famous and Inspiring Eulogies, including:

Diana Princess of Wales, Eulogy by Earl Charles Spencer

President John F Kennedy, Eulogy at A Senate Memorial Service by Senator Jacob Javits

Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi Funeral Eulogy by Jawaharlal Nehru

Eulogy for Rev Dr Martin Luther King by Robert F Kennedy, Delivered to a crowd in Indianapolis on the day of Dr King’s assassination

Eulogy For Graham Chapman Of Monty Python by John Cleese

Funeral Eulogy for Pope John Paul II by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger

Bonus #2: Quick & Easy Public Speaking Confidence

“Quick & Easy Public Speaking Confidence”

The most powerful rehearsal and visualization techniques, which will allow you to remove fears and speak with confidence and charisma. (These are the same methods used by business leaders and top professional athletes.)

Value = $19.95 – You get it included, for free

PLUS…

Bonus #3: Handy Checklist For The Day

Order today and you’ll also get a handy checklist for the day, so that you are leaving nothing to chance, and will remember everything you need.

You can download all this at the touch of a button and have your Eulogy written within the hour, or take your time and do it at your own pace following a step at a time- It’s completely up to you!

By now you know that having this kind of guide at your fingertips will help you craft the eulogy you want and need to commemorate the life of a loved one. To instantly download the guide all you need to do is simply click on the button below and you’ll be taken to a secure server to process your order.

Now, because this is a digital guide you will receive a link to download to your desktop, simply follow the instructions and within minutes you will be able to get your hands on the guide and get your eulogy done. You also get the benefit of my…

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With nearly 100 funerals and well over 80 eulogies under my belt and feedback from happy customers around the globe I’m convinced you’ll find writing your Eulogy easy for 5 reasons:

Step-By-Step Start to Speech guide taking you by the hand through the process

Fill-in Templates for you if you are pushed for time or stuck

Simplicity: No waffle, just straight to the point to get this done- and done well!

One Stop Shop: Everything you need in one place, Poems, Phrases, Quotes PLUS Public Speaking Guide PLUS Famous example eulogies and Handy Checklist for the day itself.

Expert guidance making your job effortless and enjoyable.

But, if within 60 Days you are not completely satisfied for any reason, or you don’t feel that your Eulogy was everything you wanted, or that it was not absolutely wonderfully received, then I will refund your small investment in full with no questions asked.

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To remind you here is everything you will get when you order…

“How To Give A Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps”

The complete guide to writing a eulogy from scratch, to delivering it to your audience. Includes:

Fill-in the blank templates for when time is limited

What to do under difficult circumstances

Famous & Memorable Poems and Quotes

Advice on Getting it Right

6 Steps to eulogy success

Bonus #1: Famous Eulogies: from JFK to Princess Diana

Profound eulogies, for some of the most significant people of our times, including Ghandi and Pope John Paul II.

Value = $8.95 – You get it included, for free

In This Handy Manual You’ll Find Famous and Inspiring Eulogies, including:

Diana Princess of Wales, Eulogy by Earl Charles Spencer

President John F Kennedy, Eulogy at A Senate Memorial Service by Senator Jacob Javits

Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi Funeral Eulogy by Jawaharlal Nehru

Eulogy for Rev Dr Martin Luther King by Robert F Kennedy, Delivered to a crowd

in Indianapolis on the day of Dr King’s assassination

Eulogy For Graham Chapman Of Monty Python by John Cleese

Funeral Eulogy for Pope John Paul II by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger

Bonus #2: Quick & Easy Public Speaking Confidence

The most powerful rehearsal and visualization techniques, which will allow you to remove fears and speak with confidence and charisma. (These are the same methods used by business leaders and top professional athletes.)

Value = $19.95 – You get it included, for free

PLUS…

Bonus #3: Handy Checklist For The Day

Order today and you’ll also get a handy checklist for the day, so that you are leaving nothing to chance, and will remember everything you need

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Above all, remember this: How to Write And Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps was created especially to help people just like you. And not just to help you survive this difficult time, but to help you do something you’ll be proud of for years to come.

Please do feel free to email me with your own story of how things went well for you, whenever the time is right for you.

With all best wishes for the days ahead,

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    Been asked to write a eulogy? Well here’s how…

The death of a loved one is a painful experience that we all have to face at some point in our lives.

Have you recently lost someone close and now been asked to present the eulogy to all the family and friends?

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How to Write And Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps contains:-

6- Step guide to writing AND delivering a eulogy so you won’t be lost for words or stuck!

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2 ‘Fill-in-the-blanks’ Emergency Eulogy Templates: Really in a rush or stuck? A template will help you to get to the heart of the matter and complete a meaningful and personal Eulogy for a male or female… in less than 60 minutes if necessary.

Poems and Quotes: 2 chapters dedicated to the most significant poems and quotes so you can find that verse you were looking for in minutes all in one place- rather than searching for hours!

Examples: Review personal eulogies for all kinds of relationships- grandfather, brother, sister, son, aunt, mother, father, and uncle.

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Hi I’m Kevin Burch,

Despite having presided over 100 funerals and delivered around 80 eulogies, I’ll never forget the first time I was asked to write a Eulogy.

It was for Tom, my grandfather. When Tom died, my sense of loss was overwhelming. Suddenly I was faced with writing and delivering a eulogy for the first time in my life, in just a few days time.

I stared at the blank page and began to quietly panic… I was desperate to do a great job.

I deeply wanted and needed to deliver a Eulogy that would be remembered, but I wasn’t sure how. Tom had been like a father to me and now he was gone. His life was so full, and he had done so much, that it was hard to know where to start and how to describe him.

In fact, it was hard to find any words at all, let alone words that would do justice to his memory; words that I would have to present to a room full of people that loved him too. I was feeling pretty emotional and wanted to “keep it together” on the day so I could do my best, and that was nerve-racking to say the least.

You may be in a similar situation yourself as you read this. If so, you have come to the right place…

Writing a eulogy feels like a huge responsibility, doesn’t it? Maybe you are experiencing something similar to how I felt when faced with saying Tom’s final farewell. You’ll be feeling very honored that you have been asked, whilst at the same time nervous and maybe a little apprehensive about writing a eulogy, and perhaps also a little anxious about speaking in public.

You’ll probably be asking questions like:

Will I say the right thing?

What if I miss out something important?

What if I’m too nervous or upset on the day?

Where & How do I start?

and…

What will people think of my speech, will they like it?

Also, you may well be short on time; you’ll likely be helping others to cope, dealing with arrangements for the service, whilst feeling emotionally fragile yourself. Don’t worry, I have been there too.

That is when writing a Eulogy can begin to feel like a real struggle. You don’t want to rush it or ‘wing it’ on the day, but you are just lost for words right now and not sure where to start.

It won’t surprise you to hear that writing my first eulogy, without any help, guidance or experience, took me a long time. And I found it a very tough job.

“…the vicar said ‘Bravo’ and started to clap…”

But it doesn’t have to be like that.

“I read my Eulogy at my Father’s funeral service last Tuesday and after all my angst writing it, and with the wonderful confidence your book gave me, the vicar said ‘Bravo’ at the end of it and started to clap, which in turn started off the whole congregation in the chapel!

I was taken aback, it was very very appreciated and totally unanticipated as I had been extremely nervous standing next to my Father’s coffin to speak. However, I was sooooo completely happy and totally satisfied that I had gone through with it.

I had pushed through the pain barrier and it was an emotional journey to even write it let alone stand up and say it, as I know you totally understand. So THANK YOU SO MUCH again for this book, as it pointed me in the right direction and gave me confidence to do it. It was an astounding experience for me in more ways than one!”

Glynis Brown Plymouth, UK

Just like Glynis you too can experience this process in a way that enables you to deliver a Eulogy that feels like a great honor and a precious gift.

Now, you are the person that has been called upon to give the final tribute and farewell- to celebrate a person’s life and commemorate their passing. It seems a daunting task I know, but at the same time this can be a very healing and rewarding process if you have the right support to guide you through.

The easiest and best way to get your Eulogy written is if you follow a tried and tested framework that helps you set everything out in order.

That’s the beauty of “How to Easily Write and Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps”– It takes away the doubts and worries you may have right now about what to write, how to say what you feel, and what order to put things in.

Me with Tom on my wedding day– six months before he died

Although it felt overwhelming at first, in the end I was so grateful and honored that I had delivered Tom’s Eulogy.

His loved ones really appreciated having such a memorable and meaningful tribute to the man they loved.

It felt good to know that I was somehow instrumental in that… and I was deeply moved

…In fact, Tom’s funeral and eulogy had such an effect on me that since then I have trained as a professional funeral presider. (I lead funerals and take the role traditionally filled by a priest).

Since Tom’s funeral I have taken almost 100 funerals and written, advised on, and delivered nearly as many eulogies! For me it is a great privilege to share my experience and expertise with others in these difficult times, and it is especially rewarding to receive feedback such as:

“…it was everything I could have wanted for Owen’s farewell.”

“Dear Kevin,

Thank you so much for the lovely way the good-bye service was conducted for Owen. The presentation by you was super.

For me, it was everything I could have wanted for Owen’s farewell.

The following day Paul [son] was stopped several times by friends who said they had “enjoyed” it so much (if that is the right word).

My best wishes go with you for the future.

Take care”

Lilian Davies (age 83) Bristol, UK

What’s great about this for you is that my experience has led me to create a handy all-in-one downloadable guide book, especially written to help you create a perfect Eulogy under any circumstances.

How to Easily Write and Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps is simple and easy to follow, making your Eulogy not just easy to write, but an enjoyable and touching process! You will be able to feel composed whilst you write it, and confident when you come to deliver it …. Here’s how:

Takes away the stress and worry – You don’t have to do this on your own! This guide is designed to help you every step of the way – from staring at the blank page to delivering a eulogy on the day that you will feel proud of and others will appreciate

Helps you write the kind of eulogy YOU want to write – fitting to you, fitting to the person who died

Shows you what to include and what to leave out (Not knowing this can be so painful as you wish afterwards thatyou had included something that mattered!)

Peace of mind no-risk guarantee – 60 days to claim your money back if you are not 100% satisfied

Comprehensive “one-stop-shop” with all you need – example eulogies, poems, quotes, public speaking tips…

Clear, simple, step-by-step guide, from blank sheet of paper, to final delivery on the day

British, Professional Funeral Presider & Author who has been interviewed on BBC Radio on the subject

Easy, conversational style- Quick and straight forward.

Here’s what a Church of England Priest has to say…

“…a very comprehensive tool.”

“Your eulogy guide is clear and easy to follow.

I recommend it to anyone wanting to put together a eulogy, but not knowing where to start. The ‘how to’ instructions, the templates

and the sample eulogies you provide make for a very comprehensive tool.

And your style is so conversational and friendly too!”

The Reverend Laura Hodges Oxford, UK

http://www.parishes.oxford.anglican.org/abingdon/stnicolas/index.htm

Whether you have been asked to write a Eulogy for a close relative such as a brother, sister, mother, father, or a eulogy for a grandfather or grandmother, or if you have to write a Eulogy under difficult circumstances, this book can help you.

Remembering someone’s life is a great honor and you will find all the tools you need so you can do this in the best possible way for a wonderful tribute to their life.

“Thank You once again for your unsurpassed knowledge”

“Kevin. I recently received on line your eulogy assistance documentation and want to thank you. Unfortunately I must send you a copy of completed eulogy when time permits.

As time was of the essence I thank you once again for your unsurpassed knowledge in this, a very sorrowful time of our lives.”

Sincerely…SR

When You Discover The Little Known Secrets Inside This Handy Guidebook You’ll Be Able To Create A Well Written, Well Delivered Eulogy, And That Really Does Make All The Difference:

I know how a personal, well crafted, and confidently delivered Eulogy can make all the difference at a funeral. I mean, let’s put it in perspective … Can you imagine a total stranger doing speeches at your own or a loved one’s Wedding?- It would feel impersonal, cold, and distant… as though an element of something special was missing…Am I right? Well it is the same at a funeral, don’t you agree? A personal eulogy warms the heart and reassures us that though our loved one has passed their memories truly will live on.

So you can see how important this is, and how much of a privileged position you now hold as you fulfill this opportunity to pay homage to someone’s life.

No matter how hard this time is for you, I can reassure you that my years of experience as a trained & professional funeral presider and the number of Eulogies I have written and delivered allow me to guide you to creating not just a Eulogy that you can be proud of, but a Eulogy that will touch all those who hear it and will be well received, appreciated, and remembered forever.

“The information you made available was of enormous help getting through a difficult time.”

“Dear Kevin,

Thank you so much for your wonderful guide. The information you made available was of enormous help getting through a difficult time. The death of a loved one is such an emotional event that to compose a meaningful eulogy during this time of mourning is a most difficult task.

Not only did I compose a wonderful tribute to a remarkable man I had so many people compliment me for not only the content of the eulogy but the way it was delivered. This was only made possible by your wonderful publication.

Many thanks.”

Geoff Watkins Vancouver, Canada

If you are nervous not just about the content, but also about the delivery of your Eulogy, then don’t worry, it’s quite natural. To help with this I have compiled a special bonus to guide you through four little-known and powerful techniques that will enable you to deliver your eulogy with grace and confidence, no matter how upset you might be feeling inside.

You will be able to do your job and ‘keep it together’, thanks to these expert, easy to follow tools that are simple and very effective. As speaking to you as a professional speaker, I can assure you that just reading this bonus guide will make you feel relieved and confident that you will be able to deliver your speech to the best of your ability!

In all the years that I have been conducting Eulogies and presiding at funerals I now have experienced many beautiful, powerful Eulogies, and I have also seen and heard Eulogies that unfortunately failed to really commemorate the deceased. Usually this was because of one or two simple mistakes that could have easily been avoided. Such a shame!

Simply ensuring you have met the 6 steps in this guide is the difference between a beautiful, memorable tribute to a person, and a eulogy that is disappointing to say the least.

But how do you make sure that you get it right? In “How to Easily Write and Deliver a Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps” I go over in detail the keys to a great Eulogy and how you can get it spot on:

The guide is clear and simple and takes you from staring at your blank piece of paper right up to your delivery of the speech on the day of the funeral.

All you need to do is simply follow the 6 simple steps one by one. You’ll be guided by the hand on exactly what to do in a manner that is gentle, clear, and straight to the point, to make this as easy as possible for you.

You see to write the Eulogy there genuinely are only 6 steps you really need to know to guarantee you get it right:

1. Take a moment for yourself (to be in the right mood – I’ll show you how to do this in less than 60 seconds, no matter how emotional you may feel)

2. Decide the kind of eulogy you want to create (this is a crucial step that many people miss out- and at yet it’s so simple)

3. Gather the information you need (I’ll tell you the questions to ask – you choose which ones work best for you)

4. Bring it all together into a flowing whole (a simple process, once you have the framework)

5. Rehearse and refine your speech (I’ll show you some easy, confidence-boosting ways to do this)

6. Deliver the eulogy (my on-the-day checklist and practical tips will smooth the way for you)

OK, But What If I Am Really in A Rush Or Totally Stuck?

If you are staring at a blank screen with no idea what to write, if you feel overwhelmed by the task at hand and too emotional to do this, or if you have left it to the last minute and are panicking, then don’t worry. I have included a “fill in the blanks” template for you to use.

This is how you can write your eulogy in just an hour or two. ..

All you need to do is fill in the gaps with the personal details. Everything is ready for you to add your own anecdotes, personal memories and whatever you wish, but the core structure of the speech is done for you. This will give you complete peace of mind that your Eulogy is clear, cohesive and flows as a whole, so that everyone listening will understand and be taken on a memorable journey. But, don’t worry – it will be personal and meaningful, because you will be adding all the particular details about the individual’s character and qualities, and choosing from the many poems and quotes the ones that are relevant for you.

There is a selection of templates ready for you, so whether you are writing to remember someone young or old, male or female and whether they passed under natural circumstances or difficult circumstances, you will be prepared.

“…I want you to know how useful I have found your book.”

“Dear Kevin,

I want you to know how useful I have found your book. I was asked to write and deliver a eulogy for someone under difficult circumstances. He had only one relative and she felt unable to stand up and speak in public. The widow trawled through her friends and came up with me as I am used to public speaking. I was at a loss but your book with its examples enabled me to write and deliver a fitting tribute to a lovely man.

Thanks again”

Susan Carter, Staffordshire, UK

When you know that your speech will be just great- because the panic of what to say when, and just as importantly what NOT to say, is out of the way- then you can really enjoy your task, and make your role truly fulfilling and rewarding.

Read below what Beryl had to say about the eulogy she was to write for her father

“I could not have done it without the support of your fabulous book.”

“Dear Kevin,

I have tonight written my first draft of the eulogy for my Father. I could not have done it without the support of your fabulous book. Many kind thanks for sharing your wisdom and experience, you have taken the stress out of the job, and I have actually enjoyed writing it!!”

Beryl Wainwright London, UK

To make it even easier for you Chapters 6 & 7 includes 27 poems and 71 quotes, all perfect for using in your speech. The poems and quotes I have added here are accessible to everyone. Many of them are really well known, you might not even realize you know them until you hear them! All of them are poignant, personal and reassuring.

A carefully chosen verse will bring a special touch to your Eulogy. In fact, you might even find that they express sentiments you are trying to say both simply and eloquently, in a way that really compliments your speech.

Even if you don’t usually like poetry you may be surprised how much comfort you can take from the specially selected poems listed here, and how much you enjoy choosing the perfect one for the eulogy you are writing.

Having all these wonderful quotes, from the likes of Churchill to Jimi Hendrix, and beautiful verse from poets including W.H.Auden, Kahlil Gibran, Tennyson and Christina Rossetti among others, is sure to save you hours of time trawling the internet for famous or suitable phrases or lines of verse. You’ll find many of the most famous, meaningful and most celebrated poems at your fingertips, reproduced in the book for speed and convenience.

Having a proven template ensures that you will not miss any of the important details you are anxious to include. There are immeasurable advantages to having this support when you are writing, many of them intangible which may not truly become obvious until after you have delivered your eulogy. Imagine the sense of pride and achievement that comes from knowing you did a great job.

“… I know that without reading your material I would have failed my Mom miserably.”

“Kevin,

Today I had the pleasure of doing what I thought would be impossible. It is hard enough to lose a loved one, even more so when 3 weeks ago we thought Mom would be on the road to recovery!

I followed your PDF file and paid attention to sections 5 and 6 again then read the excellent Public Speaking information you also included in the PDF.

I found it a less daunting experience than I thought it would be, I know that without reading your material I would have failed my Mom miserably. I can only say that your information works. I am a big doubter on these things, maybe a person who tends to look for “catches” etc, but this is very good and helped me perform a eulogy that I thought I was incapable of doing.

Writing what I wanted to say is maybe the easy part, saying it to a large audience is the hard part, delivering it with the right amount of feeling, emotion and compassion was the part I would fail.

I did not. and I was pleased to hear people thank me for a speech I never dreamed I could have done. The only good thing that I can take from today was I did not let my Mother down.

Once again Kevin, thank you.

Best wishes, Tony”

Tony Madge Tamworth, UK

Don’t make the mistake of just trying to “wing it” and hope for the best. To deliver a warm, loving and sentimental speech does take a little preparation, but it doesn’t have to take long or drain you emotionally. It can be a great pleasure, and in 1 hour or less you can be ready to go.

“Your book is excellent and I am very happy I bought the entire guide.”

“Thank you Kevin! Your book is excellent and I am very happy I bought the entire guide. It is a great resource to own and it is full of wonderful tips for anyone having or wanting to give a eulogy.

Thank you and best wishes.”

Amanda Bevan

Boston, MA, USA

The book is very simple and easy to read, and more importantly it can be read quickly. You won’t be stuck trawling through pages of speeches, but I have included some extra bonuses:

Bonus #1: Famous Eulogies: from JFK to Princess Diana

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Diana Princess of Wales, Eulogy by Earl Charles Spencer

President John F Kennedy, Eulogy at A Senate Memorial Service by Senator Jacob Javits

Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi Funeral Eulogy by Jawaharlal Nehru

Eulogy for Rev Dr Martin Luther King by Robert F Kennedy, Delivered to a crowd in Indianapolis on the day of Dr King’s assassination

Eulogy For Graham Chapman Of Monty Python by John Cleese

Funeral Eulogy for Pope John Paul II by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger

Bonus #2: Quick & Easy Public Speaking Confidence

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You can download all this at the touch of a button and have your Eulogy written within the hour, or take your time and do it at your own pace following a step at a time- It’s completely up to you!

By now you know that having this kind of guide at your fingertips will help you craft the eulogy you want and need to commemorate the life of a loved one. To instantly download the guide all you need to do is simply click on the button below and you’ll be taken to a secure server to process your order.

Now, because this is a digital guide you will receive a link to download to your desktop, simply follow the instructions and within minutes you will be able to get your hands on the guide and get your eulogy done. You also get the benefit of my…

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With nearly 100 funerals and well over 80 eulogies under my belt and feedback from happy customers around the globe I’m convinced you’ll find writing your Eulogy easy for 5 reasons:

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Fill-in Templates for you if you are pushed for time or stuck

Simplicity: No waffle, just straight to the point to get this done- and done well!

One Stop Shop: Everything you need in one place, Poems, Phrases, Quotes PLUS Public Speaking Guide PLUS Famous example eulogies and Handy Checklist for the day itself.

Expert guidance making your job effortless and enjoyable.

But, if within 60 Days you are not completely satisfied for any reason, or you don’t feel that your Eulogy was everything you wanted, or that it was not absolutely wonderfully received, then I will refund your small investment in full with no questions asked.

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The complete guide to writing a eulogy from scratch, to delivering it to your audience. Includes:

Fill-in the blank templates for when time is limited

What to do under difficult circumstances

Famous & Memorable Poems and Quotes

Advice on Getting it Right

6 Steps to eulogy success

Bonus #1: Famous Eulogies: from JFK to Princess Diana

Profound eulogies, for some of the most significant people of our times, including Ghandi and Pope John Paul II.

Value = $8.95 – You get it included, for free

In This Handy Manual You’ll Find Famous and Inspiring Eulogies, including:

Diana Princess of Wales, Eulogy by Earl Charles Spencer

President John F Kennedy, Eulogy at A Senate Memorial Service by Senator Jacob Javits

Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi Funeral Eulogy by Jawaharlal Nehru

Eulogy for Rev Dr Martin Luther King by Robert F Kennedy, Delivered to a crowd

in Indianapolis on the day of Dr King’s assassination

Eulogy For Graham Chapman Of Monty Python by John Cleese

Funeral Eulogy for Pope John Paul II by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger

Bonus #2: Quick & Easy Public Speaking Confidence

The most powerful rehearsal and visualization techniques, which will allow you to remove fears and speak with confidence and charisma. (These are the same methods used by business leaders and top professional athletes.)

Value = $19.95 – You get it included, for free

PLUS…

Bonus #3: Handy Checklist For The Day

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Above all, remember this: How to Write And Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps was created especially to help people just like you. And not just to help you survive this difficult time, but to help you do something you’ll be proud of for years to come.

Please do feel free to email me with your own story of how things went well for you, whenever the time is right for you.

With all best wishes for the days ahead,

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Empowering Publications 36 Lyndhurst Road Bath BA2 3JH, United Kingdom Tel: +44 20 7193 5968 (Please contact us with ANY questions!)

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    Been asked to write a eulogy? Well here’s how…

The death of a loved one is a painful experience that we all have to face at some point in our lives.

Have you recently lost someone close and now been asked to present the eulogy to all the family and friends?

Please don’t panic, I have some good news for you that will without doubt make it much easier for you.

How to Write And Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps contains:-

6- Step guide to writing AND delivering a eulogy so you won’t be lost for words or stuck!

Structure to follow: Saving you valuable time and energy when you need it most!

Peace of mind: 100% confident that you are doing it “right”: Now you can craft and deliver a eulogy that will be remembered and appreciated by all those who hear it.

Instant help: Immediate download for your convenience

2 ‘Fill-in-the-blanks’ Emergency Eulogy Templates: Really in a rush or stuck? A template will help you to get to the heart of the matter and complete a meaningful and personal Eulogy for a male or female… in less than 60 minutes if necessary.

Poems and Quotes: 2 chapters dedicated to the most significant poems and quotes so you can find that verse you were looking for in minutes all in one place- rather than searching for hours!

Examples: Review personal eulogies for all kinds of relationships- grandfather, brother, sister, son, aunt, mother, father, and uncle.

Help for Difficult or Unusual Circumstances: Special poems and guidelines for tragic, difficult or unusual circumstances including untimely deaths and unnatural causes.

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Hi I’m Kevin Burch,

Despite having presided over 100 funerals and delivered around 80 eulogies, I’ll never forget the first time I was asked to write a Eulogy.

It was for Tom, my grandfather. When Tom died, my sense of loss was overwhelming. Suddenly I was faced with writing and delivering a eulogy for the first time in my life, in just a few days time.

I stared at the blank page and began to quietly panic… I was desperate to do a great job.

I deeply wanted and needed to deliver a Eulogy that would be remembered, but I wasn’t sure how. Tom had been like a father to me and now he was gone. His life was so full, and he had done so much, that it was hard to know where to start and how to describe him.

In fact, it was hard to find any words at all, let alone words that would do justice to his memory; words that I would have to present to a room full of people that loved him too. I was feeling pretty emotional and wanted to “keep it together” on the day so I could do my best, and that was nerve-racking to say the least.

You may be in a similar situation yourself as you read this. If so, you have come to the right place…

Writing a eulogy feels like a huge responsibility, doesn’t it? Maybe you are experiencing something similar to how I felt when faced with saying Tom’s final farewell. You’ll be feeling very honored that you have been asked, whilst at the same time nervous and maybe a little apprehensive about writing a eulogy, and perhaps also a little anxious about speaking in public.

You’ll probably be asking questions like:

Will I say the right thing?

What if I miss out something important?

What if I’m too nervous or upset on the day?

Where & How do I start?

and…

What will people think of my speech, will they like it?

Also, you may well be short on time; you’ll likely be helping others to cope, dealing with arrangements for the service, whilst feeling emotionally fragile yourself. Don’t worry, I have been there too.

That is when writing a Eulogy can begin to feel like a real struggle. You don’t want to rush it or ‘wing it’ on the day, but you are just lost for words right now and not sure where to start.

It won’t surprise you to hear that writing my first eulogy, without any help, guidance or experience, took me a long time. And I found it a very tough job.

“…the vicar said ‘Bravo’ and started to clap…”

But it doesn’t have to be like that.

“I read my Eulogy at my Father’s funeral service last Tuesday and after all my angst writing it, and with the wonderful confidence your book gave me, the vicar said ‘Bravo’ at the end of it and started to clap, which in turn started off the whole congregation in the chapel!

I was taken aback, it was very very appreciated and totally unanticipated as I had been extremely nervous standing next to my Father’s coffin to speak. However, I was sooooo completely happy and totally satisfied that I had gone through with it.

I had pushed through the pain barrier and it was an emotional journey to even write it let alone stand up and say it, as I know you totally understand. So THANK YOU SO MUCH again for this book, as it pointed me in the right direction and gave me confidence to do it. It was an astounding experience for me in more ways than one!”

Glynis Brown Plymouth, UK

Just like Glynis you too can experience this process in a way that enables you to deliver a Eulogy that feels like a great honor and a precious gift.

Now, you are the person that has been called upon to give the final tribute and farewell- to celebrate a person’s life and commemorate their passing. It seems a daunting task I know, but at the same time this can be a very healing and rewarding process if you have the right support to guide you through.

The easiest and best way to get your Eulogy written is if you follow a tried and tested framework that helps you set everything out in order.

That’s the beauty of “How to Easily Write and Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps”– It takes away the doubts and worries you may have right now about what to write, how to say what you feel, and what order to put things in.

Me with Tom on my wedding day– six months before he died

Although it felt overwhelming at first, in the end I was so grateful and honored that I had delivered Tom’s Eulogy.

His loved ones really appreciated having such a memorable and meaningful tribute to the man they loved.

It felt good to know that I was somehow instrumental in that… and I was deeply moved

…In fact, Tom’s funeral and eulogy had such an effect on me that since then I have trained as a professional funeral presider. (I lead funerals and take the role traditionally filled by a priest).

Since Tom’s funeral I have taken almost 100 funerals and written, advised on, and delivered nearly as many eulogies! For me it is a great privilege to share my experience and expertise with others in these difficult times, and it is especially rewarding to receive feedback such as:

“…it was everything I could have wanted for Owen’s farewell.”

“Dear Kevin,

Thank you so much for the lovely way the good-bye service was conducted for Owen. The presentation by you was super.

For me, it was everything I could have wanted for Owen’s farewell.

The following day Paul [son] was stopped several times by friends who said they had “enjoyed” it so much (if that is the right word).

My best wishes go with you for the future.

Take care”

Lilian Davies (age 83) Bristol, UK

What’s great about this for you is that my experience has led me to create a handy all-in-one downloadable guide book, especially written to help you create a perfect Eulogy under any circumstances.

How to Easily Write and Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps is simple and easy to follow, making your Eulogy not just easy to write, but an enjoyable and touching process! You will be able to feel composed whilst you write it, and confident when you come to deliver it …. Here’s how:

Takes away the stress and worry – You don’t have to do this on your own! This guide is designed to help you every step of the way – from staring at the blank page to delivering a eulogy on the day that you will feel proud of and others will appreciate

Helps you write the kind of eulogy YOU want to write – fitting to you, fitting to the person who died

Shows you what to include and what to leave out (Not knowing this can be so painful as you wish afterwards thatyou had included something that mattered!)

Peace of mind no-risk guarantee – 60 days to claim your money back if you are not 100% satisfied

Comprehensive “one-stop-shop” with all you need – example eulogies, poems, quotes, public speaking tips…

Clear, simple, step-by-step guide, from blank sheet of paper, to final delivery on the day

British, Professional Funeral Presider & Author who has been interviewed on BBC Radio on the subject

Easy, conversational style- Quick and straight forward.

Here’s what a Church of England Priest has to say…

“…a very comprehensive tool.”

“Your eulogy guide is clear and easy to follow.

I recommend it to anyone wanting to put together a eulogy, but not knowing where to start. The ‘how to’ instructions, the templates

and the sample eulogies you provide make for a very comprehensive tool.

And your style is so conversational and friendly too!”

The Reverend Laura Hodges Oxford, UK

http://www.parishes.oxford.anglican.org/abingdon/stnicolas/index.htm

Whether you have been asked to write a Eulogy for a close relative such as a brother, sister, mother, father, or a eulogy for a grandfather or grandmother, or if you have to write a Eulogy under difficult circumstances, this book can help you.

Remembering someone’s life is a great honor and you will find all the tools you need so you can do this in the best possible way for a wonderful tribute to their life.

“Thank You once again for your unsurpassed knowledge”

“Kevin. I recently received on line your eulogy assistance documentation and want to thank you. Unfortunately I must send you a copy of completed eulogy when time permits.

As time was of the essence I thank you once again for your unsurpassed knowledge in this, a very sorrowful time of our lives.”

Sincerely…SR

When You Discover The Little Known Secrets Inside This Handy Guidebook You’ll Be Able To Create A Well Written, Well Delivered Eulogy, And That Really Does Make All The Difference:

I know how a personal, well crafted, and confidently delivered Eulogy can make all the difference at a funeral. I mean, let’s put it in perspective … Can you imagine a total stranger doing speeches at your own or a loved one’s Wedding?- It would feel impersonal, cold, and distant… as though an element of something special was missing…Am I right? Well it is the same at a funeral, don’t you agree? A personal eulogy warms the heart and reassures us that though our loved one has passed their memories truly will live on.

So you can see how important this is, and how much of a privileged position you now hold as you fulfill this opportunity to pay homage to someone’s life.

No matter how hard this time is for you, I can reassure you that my years of experience as a trained & professional funeral presider and the number of Eulogies I have written and delivered allow me to guide you to creating not just a Eulogy that you can be proud of, but a Eulogy that will touch all those who hear it and will be well received, appreciated, and remembered forever.

“The information you made available was of enormous help getting through a difficult time.”

“Dear Kevin,

Thank you so much for your wonderful guide. The information you made available was of enormous help getting through a difficult time. The death of a loved one is such an emotional event that to compose a meaningful eulogy during this time of mourning is a most difficult task.

Not only did I compose a wonderful tribute to a remarkable man I had so many people compliment me for not only the content of the eulogy but the way it was delivered. This was only made possible by your wonderful publication.

Many thanks.”

Geoff Watkins Vancouver, Canada

If you are nervous not just about the content, but also about the delivery of your Eulogy, then don’t worry, it’s quite natural. To help with this I have compiled a special bonus to guide you through four little-known and powerful techniques that will enable you to deliver your eulogy with grace and confidence, no matter how upset you might be feeling inside.

You will be able to do your job and ‘keep it together’, thanks to these expert, easy to follow tools that are simple and very effective. As speaking to you as a professional speaker, I can assure you that just reading this bonus guide will make you feel relieved and confident that you will be able to deliver your speech to the best of your ability!

In all the years that I have been conducting Eulogies and presiding at funerals I now have experienced many beautiful, powerful Eulogies, and I have also seen and heard Eulogies that unfortunately failed to really commemorate the deceased. Usually this was because of one or two simple mistakes that could have easily been avoided. Such a shame!

Simply ensuring you have met the 6 steps in this guide is the difference between a beautiful, memorable tribute to a person, and a eulogy that is disappointing to say the least.

But how do you make sure that you get it right? In “How to Easily Write and Deliver a Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps” I go over in detail the keys to a great Eulogy and how you can get it spot on:

The guide is clear and simple and takes you from staring at your blank piece of paper right up to your delivery of the speech on the day of the funeral.

All you need to do is simply follow the 6 simple steps one by one. You’ll be guided by the hand on exactly what to do in a manner that is gentle, clear, and straight to the point, to make this as easy as possible for you.

You see to write the Eulogy there genuinely are only 6 steps you really need to know to guarantee you get it right:

1. Take a moment for yourself (to be in the right mood – I’ll show you how to do this in less than 60 seconds, no matter how emotional you may feel)

2. Decide the kind of eulogy you want to create (this is a crucial step that many people miss out- and at yet it’s so simple)

3. Gather the information you need (I’ll tell you the questions to ask – you choose which ones work best for you)

4. Bring it all together into a flowing whole (a simple process, once you have the framework)

5. Rehearse and refine your speech (I’ll show you some easy, confidence-boosting ways to do this)

6. Deliver the eulogy (my on-the-day checklist and practical tips will smooth the way for you)

OK, But What If I Am Really in A Rush Or Totally Stuck?

If you are staring at a blank screen with no idea what to write, if you feel overwhelmed by the task at hand and too emotional to do this, or if you have left it to the last minute and are panicking, then don’t worry. I have included a “fill in the blanks” template for you to use.

This is how you can write your eulogy in just an hour or two. ..

All you need to do is fill in the gaps with the personal details. Everything is ready for you to add your own anecdotes, personal memories and whatever you wish, but the core structure of the speech is done for you. This will give you complete peace of mind that your Eulogy is clear, cohesive and flows as a whole, so that everyone listening will understand and be taken on a memorable journey. But, don’t worry – it will be personal and meaningful, because you will be adding all the particular details about the individual’s character and qualities, and choosing from the many poems and quotes the ones that are relevant for you.

There is a selection of templates ready for you, so whether you are writing to remember someone young or old, male or female and whether they passed under natural circumstances or difficult circumstances, you will be prepared.

“…I want you to know how useful I have found your book.”

“Dear Kevin,

I want you to know how useful I have found your book. I was asked to write and deliver a eulogy for someone under difficult circumstances. He had only one relative and she felt unable to stand up and speak in public. The widow trawled through her friends and came up with me as I am used to public speaking. I was at a loss but your book with its examples enabled me to write and deliver a fitting tribute to a lovely man.

Thanks again”

Susan Carter, Staffordshire, UK

When you know that your speech will be just great- because the panic of what to say when, and just as importantly what NOT to say, is out of the way- then you can really enjoy your task, and make your role truly fulfilling and rewarding.

Read below what Beryl had to say about the eulogy she was to write for her father

“I could not have done it without the support of your fabulous book.”

“Dear Kevin,

I have tonight written my first draft of the eulogy for my Father. I could not have done it without the support of your fabulous book. Many kind thanks for sharing your wisdom and experience, you have taken the stress out of the job, and I have actually enjoyed writing it!!”

Beryl Wainwright London, UK

To make it even easier for you Chapters 6 & 7 includes 27 poems and 71 quotes, all perfect for using in your speech. The poems and quotes I have added here are accessible to everyone. Many of them are really well known, you might not even realize you know them until you hear them! All of them are poignant, personal and reassuring.

A carefully chosen verse will bring a special touch to your Eulogy. In fact, you might even find that they express sentiments you are trying to say both simply and eloquently, in a way that really compliments your speech.

Even if you don’t usually like poetry you may be surprised how much comfort you can take from the specially selected poems listed here, and how much you enjoy choosing the perfect one for the eulogy you are writing.

Having all these wonderful quotes, from the likes of Churchill to Jimi Hendrix, and beautiful verse from poets including W.H.Auden, Kahlil Gibran, Tennyson and Christina Rossetti among others, is sure to save you hours of time trawling the internet for famous or suitable phrases or lines of verse. You’ll find many of the most famous, meaningful and most celebrated poems at your fingertips, reproduced in the book for speed and convenience.

Having a proven template ensures that you will not miss any of the important details you are anxious to include. There are immeasurable advantages to having this support when you are writing, many of them intangible which may not truly become obvious until after you have delivered your eulogy. Imagine the sense of pride and achievement that comes from knowing you did a great job.

“… I know that without reading your material I would have failed my Mom miserably.”

“Kevin,

Today I had the pleasure of doing what I thought would be impossible. It is hard enough to lose a loved one, even more so when 3 weeks ago we thought Mom would be on the road to recovery!

I followed your PDF file and paid attention to sections 5 and 6 again then read the excellent Public Speaking information you also included in the PDF.

I found it a less daunting experience than I thought it would be, I know that without reading your material I would have failed my Mom miserably. I can only say that your information works. I am a big doubter on these things, maybe a person who tends to look for “catches” etc, but this is very good and helped me perform a eulogy that I thought I was incapable of doing.

Writing what I wanted to say is maybe the easy part, saying it to a large audience is the hard part, delivering it with the right amount of feeling, emotion and compassion was the part I would fail.

I did not. and I was pleased to hear people thank me for a speech I never dreamed I could have done. The only good thing that I can take from today was I did not let my Mother down.

Once again Kevin, thank you.

Best wishes, Tony”

Tony Madge Tamworth, UK

Don’t make the mistake of just trying to “wing it” and hope for the best. To deliver a warm, loving and sentimental speech does take a little preparation, but it doesn’t have to take long or drain you emotionally. It can be a great pleasure, and in 1 hour or less you can be ready to go.

“Your book is excellent and I am very happy I bought the entire guide.”

“Thank you Kevin! Your book is excellent and I am very happy I bought the entire guide. It is a great resource to own and it is full of wonderful tips for anyone having or wanting to give a eulogy.

Thank you and best wishes.”

Amanda Bevan

Boston, MA, USA

The book is very simple and easy to read, and more importantly it can be read quickly. You won’t be stuck trawling through pages of speeches, but I have included some extra bonuses:

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In This Handy Manual You’ll Find Famous and Inspiring Eulogies, including:

Diana Princess of Wales, Eulogy by Earl Charles Spencer

President John F Kennedy, Eulogy at A Senate Memorial Service by Senator Jacob Javits

Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi Funeral Eulogy by Jawaharlal Nehru

Eulogy for Rev Dr Martin Luther King by Robert F Kennedy, Delivered to a crowd in Indianapolis on the day of Dr King’s assassination

Eulogy For Graham Chapman Of Monty Python by John Cleese

Funeral Eulogy for Pope John Paul II by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger

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You can download all this at the touch of a button and have your Eulogy written within the hour, or take your time and do it at your own pace following a step at a time- It’s completely up to you!

By now you know that having this kind of guide at your fingertips will help you craft the eulogy you want and need to commemorate the life of a loved one. To instantly download the guide all you need to do is simply click on the button below and you’ll be taken to a secure server to process your order.

Now, because this is a digital guide you will receive a link to download to your desktop, simply follow the instructions and within minutes you will be able to get your hands on the guide and get your eulogy done. You also get the benefit of my…

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With nearly 100 funerals and well over 80 eulogies under my belt and feedback from happy customers around the globe I’m convinced you’ll find writing your Eulogy easy for 5 reasons:

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Fill-in Templates for you if you are pushed for time or stuck

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Fill-in the blank templates for when time is limited

What to do under difficult circumstances

Famous & Memorable Poems and Quotes

Advice on Getting it Right

6 Steps to eulogy success

Bonus #1: Famous Eulogies: from JFK to Princess Diana

Profound eulogies, for some of the most significant people of our times, including Ghandi and Pope John Paul II.

Value = $8.95 – You get it included, for free

In This Handy Manual You’ll Find Famous and Inspiring Eulogies, including:

Diana Princess of Wales, Eulogy by Earl Charles Spencer

President John F Kennedy, Eulogy at A Senate Memorial Service by Senator Jacob Javits

Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi Funeral Eulogy by Jawaharlal Nehru

Eulogy for Rev Dr Martin Luther King by Robert F Kennedy, Delivered to a crowd

in Indianapolis on the day of Dr King’s assassination

Eulogy For Graham Chapman Of Monty Python by John Cleese

Funeral Eulogy for Pope John Paul II by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger

Bonus #2: Quick & Easy Public Speaking Confidence

The most powerful rehearsal and visualization techniques, which will allow you to remove fears and speak with confidence and charisma. (These are the same methods used by business leaders and top professional athletes.)

Value = $19.95 – You get it included, for free

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Above all, remember this: How to Write And Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps was created especially to help people just like you. And not just to help you survive this difficult time, but to help you do something you’ll be proud of for years to come.

Please do feel free to email me with your own story of how things went well for you, whenever the time is right for you.

With all best wishes for the days ahead,

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    Been asked to write a eulogy? Well here’s how…

The death of a loved one is a painful experience that we all have to face at some point in our lives.

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Poems and Quotes: 2 chapters dedicated to the most significant poems and quotes so you can find that verse you were looking for in minutes all in one place- rather than searching for hours!

Examples: Review personal eulogies for all kinds of relationships- grandfather, brother, sister, son, aunt, mother, father, and uncle.

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Hi I’m Kevin Burch,

Despite having presided over 100 funerals and delivered around 80 eulogies, I’ll never forget the first time I was asked to write a Eulogy.

It was for Tom, my grandfather. When Tom died, my sense of loss was overwhelming. Suddenly I was faced with writing and delivering a eulogy for the first time in my life, in just a few days time.

I stared at the blank page and began to quietly panic… I was desperate to do a great job.

I deeply wanted and needed to deliver a Eulogy that would be remembered, but I wasn’t sure how. Tom had been like a father to me and now he was gone. His life was so full, and he had done so much, that it was hard to know where to start and how to describe him.

In fact, it was hard to find any words at all, let alone words that would do justice to his memory; words that I would have to present to a room full of people that loved him too. I was feeling pretty emotional and wanted to “keep it together” on the day so I could do my best, and that was nerve-racking to say the least.

You may be in a similar situation yourself as you read this. If so, you have come to the right place…

Writing a eulogy feels like a huge responsibility, doesn’t it? Maybe you are experiencing something similar to how I felt when faced with saying Tom’s final farewell. You’ll be feeling very honored that you have been asked, whilst at the same time nervous and maybe a little apprehensive about writing a eulogy, and perhaps also a little anxious about speaking in public.

You’ll probably be asking questions like:

Will I say the right thing?

What if I miss out something important?

What if I’m too nervous or upset on the day?

Where & How do I start?

and…

What will people think of my speech, will they like it?

Also, you may well be short on time; you’ll likely be helping others to cope, dealing with arrangements for the service, whilst feeling emotionally fragile yourself. Don’t worry, I have been there too.

That is when writing a Eulogy can begin to feel like a real struggle. You don’t want to rush it or ‘wing it’ on the day, but you are just lost for words right now and not sure where to start.

It won’t surprise you to hear that writing my first eulogy, without any help, guidance or experience, took me a long time. And I found it a very tough job.

“…the vicar said ‘Bravo’ and started to clap…”

But it doesn’t have to be like that.

“I read my Eulogy at my Father’s funeral service last Tuesday and after all my angst writing it, and with the wonderful confidence your book gave me, the vicar said ‘Bravo’ at the end of it and started to clap, which in turn started off the whole congregation in the chapel!

I was taken aback, it was very very appreciated and totally unanticipated as I had been extremely nervous standing next to my Father’s coffin to speak. However, I was sooooo completely happy and totally satisfied that I had gone through with it.

I had pushed through the pain barrier and it was an emotional journey to even write it let alone stand up and say it, as I know you totally understand. So THANK YOU SO MUCH again for this book, as it pointed me in the right direction and gave me confidence to do it. It was an astounding experience for me in more ways than one!”

Glynis Brown Plymouth, UK

Just like Glynis you too can experience this process in a way that enables you to deliver a Eulogy that feels like a great honor and a precious gift.

Now, you are the person that has been called upon to give the final tribute and farewell- to celebrate a person’s life and commemorate their passing. It seems a daunting task I know, but at the same time this can be a very healing and rewarding process if you have the right support to guide you through.

The easiest and best way to get your Eulogy written is if you follow a tried and tested framework that helps you set everything out in order.

That’s the beauty of “How to Easily Write and Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps”– It takes away the doubts and worries you may have right now about what to write, how to say what you feel, and what order to put things in.

Me with Tom on my wedding day– six months before he died

Although it felt overwhelming at first, in the end I was so grateful and honored that I had delivered Tom’s Eulogy.

His loved ones really appreciated having such a memorable and meaningful tribute to the man they loved.

It felt good to know that I was somehow instrumental in that… and I was deeply moved

…In fact, Tom’s funeral and eulogy had such an effect on me that since then I have trained as a professional funeral presider. (I lead funerals and take the role traditionally filled by a priest).

Since Tom’s funeral I have taken almost 100 funerals and written, advised on, and delivered nearly as many eulogies! For me it is a great privilege to share my experience and expertise with others in these difficult times, and it is especially rewarding to receive feedback such as:

“…it was everything I could have wanted for Owen’s farewell.”

“Dear Kevin,

Thank you so much for the lovely way the good-bye service was conducted for Owen. The presentation by you was super.

For me, it was everything I could have wanted for Owen’s farewell.

The following day Paul [son] was stopped several times by friends who said they had “enjoyed” it so much (if that is the right word).

My best wishes go with you for the future.

Take care”

Lilian Davies (age 83) Bristol, UK

What’s great about this for you is that my experience has led me to create a handy all-in-one downloadable guide book, especially written to help you create a perfect Eulogy under any circumstances.

How to Easily Write and Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps is simple and easy to follow, making your Eulogy not just easy to write, but an enjoyable and touching process! You will be able to feel composed whilst you write it, and confident when you come to deliver it …. Here’s how:

Takes away the stress and worry – You don’t have to do this on your own! This guide is designed to help you every step of the way – from staring at the blank page to delivering a eulogy on the day that you will feel proud of and others will appreciate

Helps you write the kind of eulogy YOU want to write – fitting to you, fitting to the person who died

Shows you what to include and what to leave out (Not knowing this can be so painful as you wish afterwards thatyou had included something that mattered!)

Peace of mind no-risk guarantee – 60 days to claim your money back if you are not 100% satisfied

Comprehensive “one-stop-shop” with all you need – example eulogies, poems, quotes, public speaking tips…

Clear, simple, step-by-step guide, from blank sheet of paper, to final delivery on the day

British, Professional Funeral Presider & Author who has been interviewed on BBC Radio on the subject

Easy, conversational style- Quick and straight forward.

Here’s what a Church of England Priest has to say…

“…a very comprehensive tool.”

“Your eulogy guide is clear and easy to follow.

I recommend it to anyone wanting to put together a eulogy, but not knowing where to start. The ‘how to’ instructions, the templates

and the sample eulogies you provide make for a very comprehensive tool.

And your style is so conversational and friendly too!”

The Reverend Laura Hodges Oxford, UK

http://www.parishes.oxford.anglican.org/abingdon/stnicolas/index.htm

Whether you have been asked to write a Eulogy for a close relative such as a brother, sister, mother, father, or a eulogy for a grandfather or grandmother, or if you have to write a Eulogy under difficult circumstances, this book can help you.

Remembering someone’s life is a great honor and you will find all the tools you need so you can do this in the best possible way for a wonderful tribute to their life.

“Thank You once again for your unsurpassed knowledge”

“Kevin. I recently received on line your eulogy assistance documentation and want to thank you. Unfortunately I must send you a copy of completed eulogy when time permits.

As time was of the essence I thank you once again for your unsurpassed knowledge in this, a very sorrowful time of our lives.”

Sincerely…SR

When You Discover The Little Known Secrets Inside This Handy Guidebook You’ll Be Able To Create A Well Written, Well Delivered Eulogy, And That Really Does Make All The Difference:

I know how a personal, well crafted, and confidently delivered Eulogy can make all the difference at a funeral. I mean, let’s put it in perspective … Can you imagine a total stranger doing speeches at your own or a loved one’s Wedding?- It would feel impersonal, cold, and distant… as though an element of something special was missing…Am I right? Well it is the same at a funeral, don’t you agree? A personal eulogy warms the heart and reassures us that though our loved one has passed their memories truly will live on.

So you can see how important this is, and how much of a privileged position you now hold as you fulfill this opportunity to pay homage to someone’s life.

No matter how hard this time is for you, I can reassure you that my years of experience as a trained & professional funeral presider and the number of Eulogies I have written and delivered allow me to guide you to creating not just a Eulogy that you can be proud of, but a Eulogy that will touch all those who hear it and will be well received, appreciated, and remembered forever.

“The information you made available was of enormous help getting through a difficult time.”

“Dear Kevin,

Thank you so much for your wonderful guide. The information you made available was of enormous help getting through a difficult time. The death of a loved one is such an emotional event that to compose a meaningful eulogy during this time of mourning is a most difficult task.

Not only did I compose a wonderful tribute to a remarkable man I had so many people compliment me for not only the content of the eulogy but the way it was delivered. This was only made possible by your wonderful publication.

Many thanks.”

Geoff Watkins Vancouver, Canada

If you are nervous not just about the content, but also about the delivery of your Eulogy, then don’t worry, it’s quite natural. To help with this I have compiled a special bonus to guide you through four little-known and powerful techniques that will enable you to deliver your eulogy with grace and confidence, no matter how upset you might be feeling inside.

You will be able to do your job and ‘keep it together’, thanks to these expert, easy to follow tools that are simple and very effective. As speaking to you as a professional speaker, I can assure you that just reading this bonus guide will make you feel relieved and confident that you will be able to deliver your speech to the best of your ability!

In all the years that I have been conducting Eulogies and presiding at funerals I now have experienced many beautiful, powerful Eulogies, and I have also seen and heard Eulogies that unfortunately failed to really commemorate the deceased. Usually this was because of one or two simple mistakes that could have easily been avoided. Such a shame!

Simply ensuring you have met the 6 steps in this guide is the difference between a beautiful, memorable tribute to a person, and a eulogy that is disappointing to say the least.

But how do you make sure that you get it right? In “How to Easily Write and Deliver a Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps” I go over in detail the keys to a great Eulogy and how you can get it spot on:

The guide is clear and simple and takes you from staring at your blank piece of paper right up to your delivery of the speech on the day of the funeral.

All you need to do is simply follow the 6 simple steps one by one. You’ll be guided by the hand on exactly what to do in a manner that is gentle, clear, and straight to the point, to make this as easy as possible for you.

You see to write the Eulogy there genuinely are only 6 steps you really need to know to guarantee you get it right:

1. Take a moment for yourself (to be in the right mood – I’ll show you how to do this in less than 60 seconds, no matter how emotional you may feel)

2. Decide the kind of eulogy you want to create (this is a crucial step that many people miss out- and at yet it’s so simple)

3. Gather the information you need (I’ll tell you the questions to ask – you choose which ones work best for you)

4. Bring it all together into a flowing whole (a simple process, once you have the framework)

5. Rehearse and refine your speech (I’ll show you some easy, confidence-boosting ways to do this)

6. Deliver the eulogy (my on-the-day checklist and practical tips will smooth the way for you)

OK, But What If I Am Really in A Rush Or Totally Stuck?

If you are staring at a blank screen with no idea what to write, if you feel overwhelmed by the task at hand and too emotional to do this, or if you have left it to the last minute and are panicking, then don’t worry. I have included a “fill in the blanks” template for you to use.

This is how you can write your eulogy in just an hour or two. ..

All you need to do is fill in the gaps with the personal details. Everything is ready for you to add your own anecdotes, personal memories and whatever you wish, but the core structure of the speech is done for you. This will give you complete peace of mind that your Eulogy is clear, cohesive and flows as a whole, so that everyone listening will understand and be taken on a memorable journey. But, don’t worry – it will be personal and meaningful, because you will be adding all the particular details about the individual’s character and qualities, and choosing from the many poems and quotes the ones that are relevant for you.

There is a selection of templates ready for you, so whether you are writing to remember someone young or old, male or female and whether they passed under natural circumstances or difficult circumstances, you will be prepared.

“…I want you to know how useful I have found your book.”

“Dear Kevin,

I want you to know how useful I have found your book. I was asked to write and deliver a eulogy for someone under difficult circumstances. He had only one relative and she felt unable to stand up and speak in public. The widow trawled through her friends and came up with me as I am used to public speaking. I was at a loss but your book with its examples enabled me to write and deliver a fitting tribute to a lovely man.

Thanks again”

Susan Carter, Staffordshire, UK

When you know that your speech will be just great- because the panic of what to say when, and just as importantly what NOT to say, is out of the way- then you can really enjoy your task, and make your role truly fulfilling and rewarding.

Read below what Beryl had to say about the eulogy she was to write for her father

“I could not have done it without the support of your fabulous book.”

“Dear Kevin,

I have tonight written my first draft of the eulogy for my Father. I could not have done it without the support of your fabulous book. Many kind thanks for sharing your wisdom and experience, you have taken the stress out of the job, and I have actually enjoyed writing it!!”

Beryl Wainwright London, UK

To make it even easier for you Chapters 6 & 7 includes 27 poems and 71 quotes, all perfect for using in your speech. The poems and quotes I have added here are accessible to everyone. Many of them are really well known, you might not even realize you know them until you hear them! All of them are poignant, personal and reassuring.

A carefully chosen verse will bring a special touch to your Eulogy. In fact, you might even find that they express sentiments you are trying to say both simply and eloquently, in a way that really compliments your speech.

Even if you don’t usually like poetry you may be surprised how much comfort you can take from the specially selected poems listed here, and how much you enjoy choosing the perfect one for the eulogy you are writing.

Having all these wonderful quotes, from the likes of Churchill to Jimi Hendrix, and beautiful verse from poets including W.H.Auden, Kahlil Gibran, Tennyson and Christina Rossetti among others, is sure to save you hours of time trawling the internet for famous or suitable phrases or lines of verse. You’ll find many of the most famous, meaningful and most celebrated poems at your fingertips, reproduced in the book for speed and convenience.

Having a proven template ensures that you will not miss any of the important details you are anxious to include. There are immeasurable advantages to having this support when you are writing, many of them intangible which may not truly become obvious until after you have delivered your eulogy. Imagine the sense of pride and achievement that comes from knowing you did a great job.

“… I know that without reading your material I would have failed my Mom miserably.”

“Kevin,

Today I had the pleasure of doing what I thought would be impossible. It is hard enough to lose a loved one, even more so when 3 weeks ago we thought Mom would be on the road to recovery!

I followed your PDF file and paid attention to sections 5 and 6 again then read the excellent Public Speaking information you also included in the PDF.

I found it a less daunting experience than I thought it would be, I know that without reading your material I would have failed my Mom miserably. I can only say that your information works. I am a big doubter on these things, maybe a person who tends to look for “catches” etc, but this is very good and helped me perform a eulogy that I thought I was incapable of doing.

Writing what I wanted to say is maybe the easy part, saying it to a large audience is the hard part, delivering it with the right amount of feeling, emotion and compassion was the part I would fail.

I did not. and I was pleased to hear people thank me for a speech I never dreamed I could have done. The only good thing that I can take from today was I did not let my Mother down.

Once again Kevin, thank you.

Best wishes, Tony”

Tony Madge Tamworth, UK

Don’t make the mistake of just trying to “wing it” and hope for the best. To deliver a warm, loving and sentimental speech does take a little preparation, but it doesn’t have to take long or drain you emotionally. It can be a great pleasure, and in 1 hour or less you can be ready to go.

“Your book is excellent and I am very happy I bought the entire guide.”

“Thank you Kevin! Your book is excellent and I am very happy I bought the entire guide. It is a great resource to own and it is full of wonderful tips for anyone having or wanting to give a eulogy.

Thank you and best wishes.”

Amanda Bevan

Boston, MA, USA

The book is very simple and easy to read, and more importantly it can be read quickly. You won’t be stuck trawling through pages of speeches, but I have included some extra bonuses:

Bonus #1: Famous Eulogies: from JFK to Princess Diana

Profound eulogies, for some of the most significant people of our times, including Ghandi and Pope John Paul II.

Value = $8.95 – You get it included, for free

In This Handy Manual You’ll Find Famous and Inspiring Eulogies, including:

Diana Princess of Wales, Eulogy by Earl Charles Spencer

President John F Kennedy, Eulogy at A Senate Memorial Service by Senator Jacob Javits

Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi Funeral Eulogy by Jawaharlal Nehru

Eulogy for Rev Dr Martin Luther King by Robert F Kennedy, Delivered to a crowd in Indianapolis on the day of Dr King’s assassination

Eulogy For Graham Chapman Of Monty Python by John Cleese

Funeral Eulogy for Pope John Paul II by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger

Bonus #2: Quick & Easy Public Speaking Confidence

“Quick & Easy Public Speaking Confidence”

The most powerful rehearsal and visualization techniques, which will allow you to remove fears and speak with confidence and charisma. (These are the same methods used by business leaders and top professional athletes.)

Value = $19.95 – You get it included, for free

PLUS…

Bonus #3: Handy Checklist For The Day

Order today and you’ll also get a handy checklist for the day, so that you are leaving nothing to chance, and will remember everything you need.

You can download all this at the touch of a button and have your Eulogy written within the hour, or take your time and do it at your own pace following a step at a time- It’s completely up to you!

By now you know that having this kind of guide at your fingertips will help you craft the eulogy you want and need to commemorate the life of a loved one. To instantly download the guide all you need to do is simply click on the button below and you’ll be taken to a secure server to process your order.

Now, because this is a digital guide you will receive a link to download to your desktop, simply follow the instructions and within minutes you will be able to get your hands on the guide and get your eulogy done. You also get the benefit of my…

100% MONEY BACK SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

With nearly 100 funerals and well over 80 eulogies under my belt and feedback from happy customers around the globe I’m convinced you’ll find writing your Eulogy easy for 5 reasons:

Step-By-Step Start to Speech guide taking you by the hand through the process

Fill-in Templates for you if you are pushed for time or stuck

Simplicity: No waffle, just straight to the point to get this done- and done well!

One Stop Shop: Everything you need in one place, Poems, Phrases, Quotes PLUS Public Speaking Guide PLUS Famous example eulogies and Handy Checklist for the day itself.

Expert guidance making your job effortless and enjoyable.

But, if within 60 Days you are not completely satisfied for any reason, or you don’t feel that your Eulogy was everything you wanted, or that it was not absolutely wonderfully received, then I will refund your small investment in full with no questions asked.

Click Here to Order How to Write And Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps Now For Only $47 $27.00

To remind you here is everything you will get when you order…

“How To Give A Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps”

The complete guide to writing a eulogy from scratch, to delivering it to your audience. Includes:

Fill-in the blank templates for when time is limited

What to do under difficult circumstances

Famous & Memorable Poems and Quotes

Advice on Getting it Right

6 Steps to eulogy success

Bonus #1: Famous Eulogies: from JFK to Princess Diana

Profound eulogies, for some of the most significant people of our times, including Ghandi and Pope John Paul II.

Value = $8.95 – You get it included, for free

In This Handy Manual You’ll Find Famous and Inspiring Eulogies, including:

Diana Princess of Wales, Eulogy by Earl Charles Spencer

President John F Kennedy, Eulogy at A Senate Memorial Service by Senator Jacob Javits

Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi Funeral Eulogy by Jawaharlal Nehru

Eulogy for Rev Dr Martin Luther King by Robert F Kennedy, Delivered to a crowd

in Indianapolis on the day of Dr King’s assassination

Eulogy For Graham Chapman Of Monty Python by John Cleese

Funeral Eulogy for Pope John Paul II by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger

Bonus #2: Quick & Easy Public Speaking Confidence

The most powerful rehearsal and visualization techniques, which will allow you to remove fears and speak with confidence and charisma. (These are the same methods used by business leaders and top professional athletes.)

Value = $19.95 – You get it included, for free

PLUS…

Bonus #3: Handy Checklist For The Day

Order today and you’ll also get a handy checklist for the day, so that you are leaving nothing to chance, and will remember everything you need

I further understand that How to Write And Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps is fully covered by Kevin Burch’s personal, 60-day, no-questions-asked, no-hassle-whatsoever, 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Above all, remember this: How to Write And Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps was created especially to help people just like you. And not just to help you survive this difficult time, but to help you do something you’ll be proud of for years to come.

Please do feel free to email me with your own story of how things went well for you, whenever the time is right for you.

With all best wishes for the days ahead,

Kevin Burch BSc MSc PGCE MPNLP Managing Director

Empowering Publications 36 Lyndhurst Road Bath BA2 3JH, United Kingdom Tel: +44 20 7193 5968 (Please contact us with ANY questions!)

P.S. Remember that the

$47

$27 discounted price is for a trial period only, we cannot guarantee how long this promotion will last. To avoid disappointment get it now; you can always take advantage of our unconditional guarantee if you find that for any reason it is not for you.

P.P.S. Safely decide now – without any risk! If at any time you’d like your money deposited back, just ask and it’s yours… no hard feelings, no quibbles, no questions asked. And you’d still get to keep the guide and the free bonuses! All we ask is that you give it a fair try.

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    Been asked to write a eulogy? Well here’s how…

The death of a loved one is a painful experience that we all have to face at some point in our lives.

Have you recently lost someone close and now been asked to present the eulogy to all the family and friends?

Please don’t panic, I have some good news for you that will without doubt make it much easier for you.

How to Write And Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps contains:-

6- Step guide to writing AND delivering a eulogy so you won’t be lost for words or stuck!

Structure to follow: Saving you valuable time and energy when you need it most!

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Instant help: Immediate download for your convenience

2 ‘Fill-in-the-blanks’ Emergency Eulogy Templates: Really in a rush or stuck? A template will help you to get to the heart of the matter and complete a meaningful and personal Eulogy for a male or female… in less than 60 minutes if necessary.

Poems and Quotes: 2 chapters dedicated to the most significant poems and quotes so you can find that verse you were looking for in minutes all in one place- rather than searching for hours!

Examples: Review personal eulogies for all kinds of relationships- grandfather, brother, sister, son, aunt, mother, father, and uncle.

Help for Difficult or Unusual Circumstances: Special poems and guidelines for tragic, difficult or unusual circumstances including untimely deaths and unnatural causes.

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Hi I’m Kevin Burch,

Despite having presided over 100 funerals and delivered around 80 eulogies, I’ll never forget the first time I was asked to write a Eulogy.

It was for Tom, my grandfather. When Tom died, my sense of loss was overwhelming. Suddenly I was faced with writing and delivering a eulogy for the first time in my life, in just a few days time.

I stared at the blank page and began to quietly panic… I was desperate to do a great job.

I deeply wanted and needed to deliver a Eulogy that would be remembered, but I wasn’t sure how. Tom had been like a father to me and now he was gone. His life was so full, and he had done so much, that it was hard to know where to start and how to describe him.

In fact, it was hard to find any words at all, let alone words that would do justice to his memory; words that I would have to present to a room full of people that loved him too. I was feeling pretty emotional and wanted to “keep it together” on the day so I could do my best, and that was nerve-racking to say the least.

You may be in a similar situation yourself as you read this. If so, you have come to the right place…

Writing a eulogy feels like a huge responsibility, doesn’t it? Maybe you are experiencing something similar to how I felt when faced with saying Tom’s final farewell. You’ll be feeling very honored that you have been asked, whilst at the same time nervous and maybe a little apprehensive about writing a eulogy, and perhaps also a little anxious about speaking in public.

You’ll probably be asking questions like:

Will I say the right thing?

What if I miss out something important?

What if I’m too nervous or upset on the day?

Where & How do I start?

and…

What will people think of my speech, will they like it?

Also, you may well be short on time; you’ll likely be helping others to cope, dealing with arrangements for the service, whilst feeling emotionally fragile yourself. Don’t worry, I have been there too.

That is when writing a Eulogy can begin to feel like a real struggle. You don’t want to rush it or ‘wing it’ on the day, but you are just lost for words right now and not sure where to start.

It won’t surprise you to hear that writing my first eulogy, without any help, guidance or experience, took me a long time. And I found it a very tough job.

“…the vicar said ‘Bravo’ and started to clap…”

But it doesn’t have to be like that.

“I read my Eulogy at my Father’s funeral service last Tuesday and after all my angst writing it, and with the wonderful confidence your book gave me, the vicar said ‘Bravo’ at the end of it and started to clap, which in turn started off the whole congregation in the chapel!

I was taken aback, it was very very appreciated and totally unanticipated as I had been extremely nervous standing next to my Father’s coffin to speak. However, I was sooooo completely happy and totally satisfied that I had gone through with it.

I had pushed through the pain barrier and it was an emotional journey to even write it let alone stand up and say it, as I know you totally understand. So THANK YOU SO MUCH again for this book, as it pointed me in the right direction and gave me confidence to do it. It was an astounding experience for me in more ways than one!”

Glynis Brown Plymouth, UK

Just like Glynis you too can experience this process in a way that enables you to deliver a Eulogy that feels like a great honor and a precious gift.

Now, you are the person that has been called upon to give the final tribute and farewell- to celebrate a person’s life and commemorate their passing. It seems a daunting task I know, but at the same time this can be a very healing and rewarding process if you have the right support to guide you through.

The easiest and best way to get your Eulogy written is if you follow a tried and tested framework that helps you set everything out in order.

That’s the beauty of “How to Easily Write and Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps”– It takes away the doubts and worries you may have right now about what to write, how to say what you feel, and what order to put things in.

Me with Tom on my wedding day– six months before he died

Although it felt overwhelming at first, in the end I was so grateful and honored that I had delivered Tom’s Eulogy.

His loved ones really appreciated having such a memorable and meaningful tribute to the man they loved.

It felt good to know that I was somehow instrumental in that… and I was deeply moved

…In fact, Tom’s funeral and eulogy had such an effect on me that since then I have trained as a professional funeral presider. (I lead funerals and take the role traditionally filled by a priest).

Since Tom’s funeral I have taken almost 100 funerals and written, advised on, and delivered nearly as many eulogies! For me it is a great privilege to share my experience and expertise with others in these difficult times, and it is especially rewarding to receive feedback such as:

“…it was everything I could have wanted for Owen’s farewell.”

“Dear Kevin,

Thank you so much for the lovely way the good-bye service was conducted for Owen. The presentation by you was super.

For me, it was everything I could have wanted for Owen’s farewell.

The following day Paul [son] was stopped several times by friends who said they had “enjoyed” it so much (if that is the right word).

My best wishes go with you for the future.

Take care”

Lilian Davies (age 83) Bristol, UK

What’s great about this for you is that my experience has led me to create a handy all-in-one downloadable guide book, especially written to help you create a perfect Eulogy under any circumstances.

How to Easily Write and Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps is simple and easy to follow, making your Eulogy not just easy to write, but an enjoyable and touching process! You will be able to feel composed whilst you write it, and confident when you come to deliver it …. Here’s how:

Takes away the stress and worry – You don’t have to do this on your own! This guide is designed to help you every step of the way – from staring at the blank page to delivering a eulogy on the day that you will feel proud of and others will appreciate

Helps you write the kind of eulogy YOU want to write – fitting to you, fitting to the person who died

Shows you what to include and what to leave out (Not knowing this can be so painful as you wish afterwards thatyou had included something that mattered!)

Peace of mind no-risk guarantee – 60 days to claim your money back if you are not 100% satisfied

Comprehensive “one-stop-shop” with all you need – example eulogies, poems, quotes, public speaking tips…

Clear, simple, step-by-step guide, from blank sheet of paper, to final delivery on the day

British, Professional Funeral Presider & Author who has been interviewed on BBC Radio on the subject

Easy, conversational style- Quick and straight forward.

Here’s what a Church of England Priest has to say…

“…a very comprehensive tool.”

“Your eulogy guide is clear and easy to follow.

I recommend it to anyone wanting to put together a eulogy, but not knowing where to start. The ‘how to’ instructions, the templates

and the sample eulogies you provide make for a very comprehensive tool.

And your style is so conversational and friendly too!”

The Reverend Laura Hodges Oxford, UK

http://www.parishes.oxford.anglican.org/abingdon/stnicolas/index.htm

Whether you have been asked to write a Eulogy for a close relative such as a brother, sister, mother, father, or a eulogy for a grandfather or grandmother, or if you have to write a Eulogy under difficult circumstances, this book can help you.

Remembering someone’s life is a great honor and you will find all the tools you need so you can do this in the best possible way for a wonderful tribute to their life.

“Thank You once again for your unsurpassed knowledge”

“Kevin. I recently received on line your eulogy assistance documentation and want to thank you. Unfortunately I must send you a copy of completed eulogy when time permits.

As time was of the essence I thank you once again for your unsurpassed knowledge in this, a very sorrowful time of our lives.”

Sincerely…SR

When You Discover The Little Known Secrets Inside This Handy Guidebook You’ll Be Able To Create A Well Written, Well Delivered Eulogy, And That Really Does Make All The Difference:

I know how a personal, well crafted, and confidently delivered Eulogy can make all the difference at a funeral. I mean, let’s put it in perspective … Can you imagine a total stranger doing speeches at your own or a loved one’s Wedding?- It would feel impersonal, cold, and distant… as though an element of something special was missing…Am I right? Well it is the same at a funeral, don’t you agree? A personal eulogy warms the heart and reassures us that though our loved one has passed their memories truly will live on.

So you can see how important this is, and how much of a privileged position you now hold as you fulfill this opportunity to pay homage to someone’s life.

No matter how hard this time is for you, I can reassure you that my years of experience as a trained & professional funeral presider and the number of Eulogies I have written and delivered allow me to guide you to creating not just a Eulogy that you can be proud of, but a Eulogy that will touch all those who hear it and will be well received, appreciated, and remembered forever.

“The information you made available was of enormous help getting through a difficult time.”

“Dear Kevin,

Thank you so much for your wonderful guide. The information you made available was of enormous help getting through a difficult time. The death of a loved one is such an emotional event that to compose a meaningful eulogy during this time of mourning is a most difficult task.

Not only did I compose a wonderful tribute to a remarkable man I had so many people compliment me for not only the content of the eulogy but the way it was delivered. This was only made possible by your wonderful publication.

Many thanks.”

Geoff Watkins Vancouver, Canada

If you are nervous not just about the content, but also about the delivery of your Eulogy, then don’t worry, it’s quite natural. To help with this I have compiled a special bonus to guide you through four little-known and powerful techniques that will enable you to deliver your eulogy with grace and confidence, no matter how upset you might be feeling inside.

You will be able to do your job and ‘keep it together’, thanks to these expert, easy to follow tools that are simple and very effective. As speaking to you as a professional speaker, I can assure you that just reading this bonus guide will make you feel relieved and confident that you will be able to deliver your speech to the best of your ability!

In all the years that I have been conducting Eulogies and presiding at funerals I now have experienced many beautiful, powerful Eulogies, and I have also seen and heard Eulogies that unfortunately failed to really commemorate the deceased. Usually this was because of one or two simple mistakes that could have easily been avoided. Such a shame!

Simply ensuring you have met the 6 steps in this guide is the difference between a beautiful, memorable tribute to a person, and a eulogy that is disappointing to say the least.

But how do you make sure that you get it right? In “How to Easily Write and Deliver a Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps” I go over in detail the keys to a great Eulogy and how you can get it spot on:

The guide is clear and simple and takes you from staring at your blank piece of paper right up to your delivery of the speech on the day of the funeral.

All you need to do is simply follow the 6 simple steps one by one. You’ll be guided by the hand on exactly what to do in a manner that is gentle, clear, and straight to the point, to make this as easy as possible for you.

You see to write the Eulogy there genuinely are only 6 steps you really need to know to guarantee you get it right:

1. Take a moment for yourself (to be in the right mood – I’ll show you how to do this in less than 60 seconds, no matter how emotional you may feel)

2. Decide the kind of eulogy you want to create (this is a crucial step that many people miss out- and at yet it’s so simple)

3. Gather the information you need (I’ll tell you the questions to ask – you choose which ones work best for you)

4. Bring it all together into a flowing whole (a simple process, once you have the framework)

5. Rehearse and refine your speech (I’ll show you some easy, confidence-boosting ways to do this)

6. Deliver the eulogy (my on-the-day checklist and practical tips will smooth the way for you)

OK, But What If I Am Really in A Rush Or Totally Stuck?

If you are staring at a blank screen with no idea what to write, if you feel overwhelmed by the task at hand and too emotional to do this, or if you have left it to the last minute and are panicking, then don’t worry. I have included a “fill in the blanks” template for you to use.

This is how you can write your eulogy in just an hour or two. ..

All you need to do is fill in the gaps with the personal details. Everything is ready for you to add your own anecdotes, personal memories and whatever you wish, but the core structure of the speech is done for you. This will give you complete peace of mind that your Eulogy is clear, cohesive and flows as a whole, so that everyone listening will understand and be taken on a memorable journey. But, don’t worry – it will be personal and meaningful, because you will be adding all the particular details about the individual’s character and qualities, and choosing from the many poems and quotes the ones that are relevant for you.

There is a selection of templates ready for you, so whether you are writing to remember someone young or old, male or female and whether they passed under natural circumstances or difficult circumstances, you will be prepared.

“…I want you to know how useful I have found your book.”

“Dear Kevin,

I want you to know how useful I have found your book. I was asked to write and deliver a eulogy for someone under difficult circumstances. He had only one relative and she felt unable to stand up and speak in public. The widow trawled through her friends and came up with me as I am used to public speaking. I was at a loss but your book with its examples enabled me to write and deliver a fitting tribute to a lovely man.

Thanks again”

Susan Carter, Staffordshire, UK

When you know that your speech will be just great- because the panic of what to say when, and just as importantly what NOT to say, is out of the way- then you can really enjoy your task, and make your role truly fulfilling and rewarding.

Read below what Beryl had to say about the eulogy she was to write for her father

“I could not have done it without the support of your fabulous book.”

“Dear Kevin,

I have tonight written my first draft of the eulogy for my Father. I could not have done it without the support of your fabulous book. Many kind thanks for sharing your wisdom and experience, you have taken the stress out of the job, and I have actually enjoyed writing it!!”

Beryl Wainwright London, UK

To make it even easier for you Chapters 6 & 7 includes 27 poems and 71 quotes, all perfect for using in your speech. The poems and quotes I have added here are accessible to everyone. Many of them are really well known, you might not even realize you know them until you hear them! All of them are poignant, personal and reassuring.

A carefully chosen verse will bring a special touch to your Eulogy. In fact, you might even find that they express sentiments you are trying to say both simply and eloquently, in a way that really compliments your speech.

Even if you don’t usually like poetry you may be surprised how much comfort you can take from the specially selected poems listed here, and how much you enjoy choosing the perfect one for the eulogy you are writing.

Having all these wonderful quotes, from the likes of Churchill to Jimi Hendrix, and beautiful verse from poets including W.H.Auden, Kahlil Gibran, Tennyson and Christina Rossetti among others, is sure to save you hours of time trawling the internet for famous or suitable phrases or lines of verse. You’ll find many of the most famous, meaningful and most celebrated poems at your fingertips, reproduced in the book for speed and convenience.

Having a proven template ensures that you will not miss any of the important details you are anxious to include. There are immeasurable advantages to having this support when you are writing, many of them intangible which may not truly become obvious until after you have delivered your eulogy. Imagine the sense of pride and achievement that comes from knowing you did a great job.

“… I know that without reading your material I would have failed my Mom miserably.”

“Kevin,

Today I had the pleasure of doing what I thought would be impossible. It is hard enough to lose a loved one, even more so when 3 weeks ago we thought Mom would be on the road to recovery!

I followed your PDF file and paid attention to sections 5 and 6 again then read the excellent Public Speaking information you also included in the PDF.

I found it a less daunting experience than I thought it would be, I know that without reading your material I would have failed my Mom miserably. I can only say that your information works. I am a big doubter on these things, maybe a person who tends to look for “catches” etc, but this is very good and helped me perform a eulogy that I thought I was incapable of doing.

Writing what I wanted to say is maybe the easy part, saying it to a large audience is the hard part, delivering it with the right amount of feeling, emotion and compassion was the part I would fail.

I did not. and I was pleased to hear people thank me for a speech I never dreamed I could have done. The only good thing that I can take from today was I did not let my Mother down.

Once again Kevin, thank you.

Best wishes, Tony”

Tony Madge Tamworth, UK

Don’t make the mistake of just trying to “wing it” and hope for the best. To deliver a warm, loving and sentimental speech does take a little preparation, but it doesn’t have to take long or drain you emotionally. It can be a great pleasure, and in 1 hour or less you can be ready to go.

“Your book is excellent and I am very happy I bought the entire guide.”

“Thank you Kevin! Your book is excellent and I am very happy I bought the entire guide. It is a great resource to own and it is full of wonderful tips for anyone having or wanting to give a eulogy.

Thank you and best wishes.”

Amanda Bevan

Boston, MA, USA

The book is very simple and easy to read, and more importantly it can be read quickly. You won’t be stuck trawling through pages of speeches, but I have included some extra bonuses:

Bonus #1: Famous Eulogies: from JFK to Princess Diana

Profound eulogies, for some of the most significant people of our times, including Ghandi and Pope John Paul II.

Value = $8.95 – You get it included, for free

In This Handy Manual You’ll Find Famous and Inspiring Eulogies, including:

Diana Princess of Wales, Eulogy by Earl Charles Spencer

President John F Kennedy, Eulogy at A Senate Memorial Service by Senator Jacob Javits

Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi Funeral Eulogy by Jawaharlal Nehru

Eulogy for Rev Dr Martin Luther King by Robert F Kennedy, Delivered to a crowd in Indianapolis on the day of Dr King’s assassination

Eulogy For Graham Chapman Of Monty Python by John Cleese

Funeral Eulogy for Pope John Paul II by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger

Bonus #2: Quick & Easy Public Speaking Confidence

“Quick & Easy Public Speaking Confidence”

The most powerful rehearsal and visualization techniques, which will allow you to remove fears and speak with confidence and charisma. (These are the same methods used by business leaders and top professional athletes.)

Value = $19.95 – You get it included, for free

PLUS…

Bonus #3: Handy Checklist For The Day

Order today and you’ll also get a handy checklist for the day, so that you are leaving nothing to chance, and will remember everything you need.

You can download all this at the touch of a button and have your Eulogy written within the hour, or take your time and do it at your own pace following a step at a time- It’s completely up to you!

By now you know that having this kind of guide at your fingertips will help you craft the eulogy you want and need to commemorate the life of a loved one. To instantly download the guide all you need to do is simply click on the button below and you’ll be taken to a secure server to process your order.

Now, because this is a digital guide you will receive a link to download to your desktop, simply follow the instructions and within minutes you will be able to get your hands on the guide and get your eulogy done. You also get the benefit of my…

100% MONEY BACK SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

With nearly 100 funerals and well over 80 eulogies under my belt and feedback from happy customers around the globe I’m convinced you’ll find writing your Eulogy easy for 5 reasons:

Step-By-Step Start to Speech guide taking you by the hand through the process

Fill-in Templates for you if you are pushed for time or stuck

Simplicity: No waffle, just straight to the point to get this done- and done well!

One Stop Shop: Everything you need in one place, Poems, Phrases, Quotes PLUS Public Speaking Guide PLUS Famous example eulogies and Handy Checklist for the day itself.

Expert guidance making your job effortless and enjoyable.

But, if within 60 Days you are not completely satisfied for any reason, or you don’t feel that your Eulogy was everything you wanted, or that it was not absolutely wonderfully received, then I will refund your small investment in full with no questions asked.

Click Here to Order How to Write And Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps Now For Only $47 $27.00

To remind you here is everything you will get when you order…

“How To Give A Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps”

The complete guide to writing a eulogy from scratch, to delivering it to your audience. Includes:

Fill-in the blank templates for when time is limited

What to do under difficult circumstances

Famous & Memorable Poems and Quotes

Advice on Getting it Right

6 Steps to eulogy success

Bonus #1: Famous Eulogies: from JFK to Princess Diana

Profound eulogies, for some of the most significant people of our times, including Ghandi and Pope John Paul II.

Value = $8.95 – You get it included, for free

In This Handy Manual You’ll Find Famous and Inspiring Eulogies, including:

Diana Princess of Wales, Eulogy by Earl Charles Spencer

President John F Kennedy, Eulogy at A Senate Memorial Service by Senator Jacob Javits

Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi Funeral Eulogy by Jawaharlal Nehru

Eulogy for Rev Dr Martin Luther King by Robert F Kennedy, Delivered to a crowd

in Indianapolis on the day of Dr King’s assassination

Eulogy For Graham Chapman Of Monty Python by John Cleese

Funeral Eulogy for Pope John Paul II by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger

Bonus #2: Quick & Easy Public Speaking Confidence

The most powerful rehearsal and visualization techniques, which will allow you to remove fears and speak with confidence and charisma. (These are the same methods used by business leaders and top professional athletes.)

Value = $19.95 – You get it included, for free

PLUS…

Bonus #3: Handy Checklist For The Day

Order today and you’ll also get a handy checklist for the day, so that you are leaving nothing to chance, and will remember everything you need

I further understand that How to Write And Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps is fully covered by Kevin Burch’s personal, 60-day, no-questions-asked, no-hassle-whatsoever, 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Above all, remember this: How to Write And Deliver a Great Eulogy in 6 Simple Steps was created especially to help people just like you. And not just to help you survive this difficult time, but to help you do something you’ll be proud of for years to come.

Please do feel free to email me with your own story of how things went well for you, whenever the time is right for you.

With all best wishes for the days ahead,

Kevin Burch BSc MSc PGCE MPNLP Managing Director

Empowering Publications 36 Lyndhurst Road Bath BA2 3JH, United Kingdom Tel: +44 20 7193 5968 (Please contact us with ANY questions!)

P.S. Remember that the

$47

$27 discounted price is for a trial period only, we cannot guarantee how long this promotion will last. To avoid disappointment get it now; you can always take advantage of our unconditional guarantee if you find that for any reason it is not for you.

P.P.S. Safely decide now – without any risk! If at any time you’d like your money deposited back, just ask and it’s yours… no hard feelings, no quibbles, no questions asked. And you’d still get to keep the guide and the free bonuses! All we ask is that you give it a fair try.

Thank you, and may peace be with you at this time.