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My new album ‘Intruder’ is out now.

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Gary Numan
3 years
My brand new album #Intruder is out now. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Listen:
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2 months
Went to The Ivy restaurant in London’s Soho area today and realised that it’s on the exact spot where I was stabbed in 1975. Happy memories :)
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1 year
Not exactly the happiest of times at the moment sadly but it’s still my birthday, so happy birthday to me 🥳
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2 years
Cars was released 43 years ago today.
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1 year
The Pleasure Principle was released 44 years ago today.
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7 years
Savage is No2! This is me crying like a baby when I heard the news. That's years, decades actually, of hopes, dreams & emotion pouring out.
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6 years
Happy 60th Birthday to me :(
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2 years
Gemma was in hospital again this evening with another runaway heartbeat. This one reached 226. Amazing team at Worthing A&E who couldn’t have been more caring. Very grateful to everyone there. Gemma is okay now but the stress she’s under is enormous. Hope it doesn’t happen again.
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5 years
I almost forgot. Happy Birthday to me.
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2 years
We are now in Scotland.
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1 year
Raven passed her driving test today. I am very proud of her, but sad she doesn’t need me to drive her around anymore. So many of those Dad things are gone now, & I miss them. Every step the children take towards independence, vital though that is, feels like another small piece
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Gary Numan
3 years
Just heard the truly horrible news that Janice Long has died. One of the nicest, funniest people I’ve had the good fortune to know over the years. A fantastic supporter not just of my music but so many others. A huge loss to music. This is a sad day.
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2 months
It’s been an honour and a privilege to watch the Foo Fighters from side stage at their two London Stadium shows, first on Thursday and again today (Saturday). To see (and hear) 80,000 people so in love with a band, held so skillfully in the palm of Dave Grohl’s hand for every
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2 years
Today is our Silver Wedding Anniversary. This one requires a message too long for Twitter, so I’ve written more on Facebook and Instagram. Happy Anniversary wife 🥰🥰🥰 Love you.
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2 years
This afternoon Gemma was rushed to hospital with a heart rate of nearly 240. I didn’t know that was even possible. This evening our show, which looked like being a disaster, turned into something amazing. Gemma is now asleep in the bunk above me & I cried with relief. Mad day.
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1 year
So the big one is here. Tonight will be my 1,000th Gary Numan show. I never dreamt I would be lucky enough to be doing something I love so much for so long. Fans make these dreams possible. Thank you all so much for your endless support. I’m so grateful. Pic: Joeri Peeters
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Gary Numan
3 years
Happy birthday ‘Replicas’. Released 42 years ago today.
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4 years
Raven just told me that Cars was released 41 years ago today (Aug 21), and yes I know it’s 2:30am and she should be asleep.
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2 years
We had an amazing show tonight in Amsterdam. Huge thanks to all of you that came out to see us. But, shocked and saddened to hear about Fletch when we can off stage. Lots of love to the DM family 😪😪
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Gary Numan
5 years
Pooh Cat died today. She was 22 years old. Been with us since she was rescued as a kitten and I loved her very much. I’m going to miss her :(
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Gary Numan
7 days
45 years ago today this came out, initially written on a bass guitar not a synth (they came later).
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Gary Numan
3 months
My Mum died eight years ago today. This rather grainy photo was taken while she was still at school, long before the cancer that eventually took her away first appeared. A time when she had no pain, or fear. A time when she had no need to be ‘strong’ so my brother John and I
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Gary Numan
4 years
RIP Florian Schneider. This is what true innovation sounds like.
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Florian Schneider, co-founder of highly influential electronic pop group Kraftwerk, has died at the age of 73. Here’s a clip of the group showing Tomorrow’s World their studio back in 1975. For more archive clips of electronic music, you can visit -
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Gary Numan
3 years
A schoolboy dream fulfilled today. Sitting in the pilots seat of Concorde 101.
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2 months
It’s been an unusual few months for the Numan’s to be honest. I’ll be explaining everything that’s gone on since February in full on my Ghost Nation (Patreon) updates in the next few weeks. As a brief taster though, Gemma had a mini stroke just before the UK tour, last week they
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2 years
This is a sad day. A very sad day.
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1 month
Had a much needed visit from my Dad yesterday. Haven’t seen him for quite a while so time with him becomes ever more precious.
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3 months
A very welcome surprise last night when Dave Grohl, Violet and Harper came to our final show in London.
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9 months
Raven found this photo online today. I don’t remember ever seeing it before but, judging by the jacket and the Tubeway Army badge, I’d guess it was around 1976 or 1977. I’d have been 18 or 19.
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Gary Numan
7 years
40 years ago, on Feb 6, 1978, I signed my first record deal. Thank you Mum & Dad & Beggars Banquet for making that happen, thank you fans for always being there, thank you Gemma for getting me back on track when I was lost. It’s been quite a journey. So far so good :)
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Gary Numan
2 years
Today is the 30th anniversary of our first date. It’s going well so far.
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4 months
45 years ago today Are ‘Friends’ Electric? Was released. It was a good day, one that changed my life. Tour Tix:
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8 months
Merry Christmas Everyone.
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3 years
This is sad news. When I was about 9 or 10 my friends and I formed a ‘band’ called The Monkee Juniors. We mimed to The Monkees records in people houses in our street for sweet money. I was the Mike Nesmith in the line-up. He was far more talented than given credit for.
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4 years
This is my Dad. When I was little I looked up to him beyond all others. He was my hero. I admired everything about him. A word of praise from him was worth all the gold in the world. Now I’m all grown up, and I still feel exactly the same. I love you Dad. Happy Father’s Day. X
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5 years
Here in my car. Well, Echo’s actually.
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Gary Numan
3 years
I was so bothered by the tour postponement today (well, yesterday now as it’s 1:30am) I forgot to mention that The Pleasure Principle was released 42 years ago. That’s actually made me even more depressed.
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2 years
45 years ago today ‘That’s Too Bad’ was released and I took my first nervous step on to the ladder. I’ve been up and down that ladder a few times since then. Today I’m just grateful that I’m still on it. Somewhere.
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Gary Numan
4 years
Apparently I have been alive exactly 23,000 days today. Happy birthday to me.
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4 years
Happy Birthday to me.
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4 years
On this day, 23 years ago, I married Gemma. That day was the best day ever, and every day since has been the best day ever as well. So will tomorrow be, and every day of my life still to come. Happy Anniversary wife X
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Gary Numan
1 year
Great news. Siouxsie & Iggy Pop will play tonight at the rearranged Cruel World festival & I’ve been asked to play again as well. I do appreciate that everyone going will be there for Siouxsie & Iggy, including my entire family :) but still very honored to be asked back.
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Gary Numan
5 years
Just woke up and read about Keith Flint. That is tragic, terrible news. What a loss to the world.
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5 years
Just heard that Andy Gill from Gang Of Four has died. That is tragic. Andy was a unique talent.
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Gary Numan
2 years
So, Replicas was released 43 years ago today, and here I am still touring. We are in Petaluma, California tonight. Tix:
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5 years
A very sad day. This is Pooh, who has been with us for over 21 years. She became ill yesterday & we found out today she has 3 tumors & won’t last very long. So we have to face that most terrible decision & do what’s best for her, but it’s so hard. Been here before, just awful.
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Gary Numan
2 years
After 25 years of gathering dust, maybe more, I finally powered up one of my original 1979 MiniMoogs.
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1 year
Today Gemma and I have been married for 26 years. She is everything that I am not, all the things that I was born without. She is, quite simply, the world my life revolves around. Happy Anniversary Wife, I love you xxx
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Gary Numan
5 years
It’s our 22nd Wedding Anniversary today. To say I’ve been lucky to find someone so perfectly suited to me is an epic understatement. Gemma is as vital to my life as the air I breathe, a love more solid than the ground I walk on. Simply put, without her I would cease to be me.
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4 years
They say the vaccine is the light at the end of the tunnel, and I’m sure that’s true. For me though, this is what’s waiting just beyond that light, and I’ve missed it. It feels closer, so stay safe. Just a little longer.
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Gary Numan
4 years
Merry Christmas everyone. I hope you are able to be with at least some of the people you love.
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Gary Numan
3 years
Merry Christmas Everyone.
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Gary Numan
4 years
I’m not sure if this is what anybody wants in these worrying times but I’ve done a little recording for everyone. To watch the whole thing (although sadly it doesn’t get any better) use this link:
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Gary Numan
7 years
Happy New Year everyone. Thank you for making 2017 the best year for me for a very, very long time. Your support has been incredible. I'm looking forward to 2018 with an entirely new level of excitement and optimism.
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Gary Numan
3 years
If it’s Feb 10th where you are then it’s exactly 44 years since Tubeway Army released That’s Too Bad, my first ever single. On that same day I gave up my warehouse job at W H Smith, stepped out into the world and nervously wondered what the future held for me. Still wondering :)
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3 years
Got my Pfizer vaccine booster shot today. No side fx worth mentioning and if Bill Gates put a microchip in it I’ve yet to notice.
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6 years
We’re all going to miss Bernard more than I can say. If you take kindness, care, patience and gentleness as positive traits in a human, Bernard had them ten fold. Not an animal, just a beautiful, gentle creature. I’m glad I knew him even for just a little while. ❤️😢
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Gary Numan
7 years
Savage is finally out today & I wanted to say thank you to everyone that’s supported the album, I am very grateful.
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Gary Numan
3 years
‘We Are Glass’ - Released 41 years ago this week
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Gary Numan
2 years
We are here, Wembley Arena. I can’t begin to tell you what this day means to me, but I can say this. I wouldn’t be here without your incredible support & I’m truly grateful. Tonight we should all celebrate, for being here is as much your achievement as it is mine. See you soon.
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Gary Numan
4 years
I’m proud to announce that my new album ‘Intruder’ will be released on May 21st. I can’t wait for you all to hear it. Pre-order it here:
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Gary Numan
6 years
Sometimes, either by extraordinary luck, or exceptionally clear thinking, we make the single, most important, and best, decision of our entire lives. I know I did. Love you wife xx
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7 years
Happy 50th Birthday Gemma. I've only ever had one regret since we got together over 25 years ago, I just wish I'd met you sooner. Every minute of my life without you was, and is, only half a life. I love you.
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2 years
For those asking, yes, I’ve got it. It’s certainly not pleasant but I dread to think what I’d be going through if it wasn’t for the vaccines and booster I’ve had. Get vaccinated people, it saves you from a world of suffering should you be unlucky enough to catch Covid.
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4 years
Just found out it’s the 40th anniversary of Telekon going to No 1 in the UK (Sep 5th), which it still is here in Los Angeles, just.
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Gary Numan
11 months
Tonight we play in the beautiful Manchester Cathedral. Pic: Echo Numan.
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Gary Numan
4 years
'Intruder' - the title track from my new album is out now. It’s been a while in the making, but I’m so glad I can finally share it with you. Listen and watch the official video here:
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Gary Numan
5 years
Merry Christmas everyone.
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Gary Numan
30 days
If you’d like to get involved in the Campaign To Ban Trophy Hunting you can do so by either buying one of these Ricky Gervais designed t-shirts or donating directly to the campaign. T-Shirt: Donate to CBTH:
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Gary Numan
1 year
Had to call an ambulance for Gemma yesterday as her heart went mad again. Spent the night in A&E near Stirling, Scotland having various tests done. Don’t have a pic but she was wearing this outfit, shark onesie & moon boots (no jacket) & nothing else!!! Inconspicuous as always.
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Gary Numan
7 years
I was just presented with an Ivor Novello Inspiration award for songwriting. I can't begin to tell you how proud I am. #ivors
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4 years
I can feel the entire world breath a long sigh of relief (with a mask obviously). Given the clear result Ronnie graciously, and gladly, concedes to Joe Biden.
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Gary Numan
5 years
Happy New Year everyone, and a Happy New decade. As the 2010’s unfolded your support, album after album, changed so many things for me. I am incredibly grateful. I hope the new year is everything you want it to be.
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5 years
Huge thanks to @liamgallagher for making Raven, Persia and Echo so welcome last night. Raven just told me it was the best night of her life.
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Gary Numan
10 months
A very happy 87th birthday to my Dad. It is no exaggeration to say that without my Dad (and my Mum of course) my life would have been very different. Their love and support, their guidance, their example, made me who I am. (More on Facebook)
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4 years
Every single thing we do in the process of making music, from first note to final mix, is done so we can one day stand on stage, in front of a crowd, and share the experience of playing it live. Playing live is the top of the mountain, the reason for all of it. #LetTheMusicPlay
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3 months
Fans often commented over the last few months that they didn’t know where I got my energy from for such an intensive tour schedule. The truth is it’s fairly easy for me. The real hard work is done by the crew. They will be loading in and setting up the equipment while I’m still
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4 years
I voted today.
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5 months
My favourite part of the day, watching Ministry play ‘Thieves’.
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Gary Numan
7 months
Happy Birthday Mum. You would have been 86 today. Miss you xx
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2 years
Looking forward to this!
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2 years
People watching in Paris.
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2 years
We are now in Los Angeles. Haven’t been here since mid April &, even though we live in LA, we won’t actually get home (to our house) until mid September when the tour ends. It’s our 25th wedding anniversary today as well (Aug 28th), but more on that when I wake up in a few hours.
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6 years
Raven just came back from a school trip to Washington DC. This is the t-shirt and hat she wore when they visited the White House ❤️
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6 years
Have a Happy Christmas everyone. (I know, I’ve used this pic before, but I like it).
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5 years
My Mum died three years ago today, but I am reminded of her every day. A smell, a sound, a song, a word, just everyday little things that make it hurt as though she passed only yesterday. But those memories are also a treasure we carry forever, until it’s our time. Miss you Mum x
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1 month
Today I was walking along Shaftesbury Avenue (yes, we’re STILL in London) trying to see if the guitar shop I was aiming for when I had my underground ghost encounter in 1974 was still there. It was not. But then I remembered that the next street along, Gerrard Street, was where I
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11 months
My new friend.
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2 years
Merry Christmas Everyone. Thank you so much for all your support this year, I’m very, very grateful. I’m looking forward to sharing my plans for 2023 with you soon. X
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5 years
Happy Birthday Gemma wife. Here we are, stuck on a mountain, in a blizzard, and I’m not surprised. Life with you has always been exciting, a never ending adventure, and I don’t care about being stuck because we’re together. My life is perfect, because of you. I love you forever.
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Gary Numan
3 years
A very Happy Birthday today to my Dad. The most inspiring man I have ever known, and without whom my life would have been so very different. I will never be able to thank you for what you did for me, and still do in so many ways. Love you Dad. Xxx
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Gary Numan
5 years
Hanging out with my Dad.
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Gary Numan
1 year
Back in Scotland for a few days.
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Gary Numan
6 years
.. it ended. Thanks to everyone that came to the shows, bought the album, came to the M&G’s and more. I am so very grateful. I start the next album on a week or 2 (news on that coming). Let’s hope we can start another epic journey with that one soon. Bye. Pic Eva Ettegard.
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5 years
Proud of, and massively impressed by, my Dad. 83 years old, recently had open heart surgery, and here he is zip lining (for the first time ever) through the rain forest.
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Gary Numan
3 years
Today is our 24th wedding anniversary. There has truly never been a single second, in all that time, that I have ever doubted that marrying Gemma was the best decision of my life. Happy Anniversary wife, I love you xx
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7 years
Today is our 20th wedding anniversary. Gemma, you are as much a part of me as my own heart. As the ring says: Until God takes me away.
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Gary Numan
6 years
It’s always made me smile when people try so hard to come backstage, as though it’s a den of debauchery and fun. This is what it’s like. Glamorous and exciting isn’t it? 😀 No, not even remotely. Zoom in if you like, it doesn’t get any better.
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Gary Numan
6 years
This is my last day of not being 60. FUCK!!! Might as well promote something 😢
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