Author Archives: andyq

Why I Write Songs: “Red Shoes”

Posted on 7 May 2014 by andyq

“Red Shoes” was written in November 2006. I’d had a rough day with a first world problem, trying to settle on my first property purchase and it made everything feel out of whack: Would it happen? When would I be … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Tabish Khair’s How to Fight Islamist Terror from the Missionary Position

Posted on 6 May 2014 by andyq

How to Fight Islamist Terror from the Missionary Position by Tabish Khair My rating: 5 of 5 stars A book review is never objective but when I know the person who has written it, it becomes less so. Not that … Continue reading →

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Bernadette Peters in Concert, Sydney, Australia

Posted on 6 April 2014 by andyq

Bernadette Peters is touring Australia and dropped by the Theatre Royal for three nights as part of her concert tour. We vascillated at first about going (revoke our show queen passports!) but grabbed seats for an additional show that was … Continue reading →

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Cologne: Heaven by Chopard

Posted on 4 March 2014 by andyq

I don’t think I ever paid any attention at all to scent until my mid-twenties or later. I had a bunch of allergies, to pollens and dust, and my nose was always a bit congested. I never considered wearing a … Continue reading →

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Vale Peter Ashman

Posted on 24 February 2014 by andyq

This past week, we lost an extraordinary kind, generous and funny man to cancer, who played important behind-the-scenes roles in international LGBT organising and activism, in a quiet, understated life of contributing to human rights. I’d not been so conscious … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Camilla Gibb’s Mouthing the Words

Posted on 18 February 2014 by andyq

Mouthing the Words by Camilla Gibb My rating: 3 of 5 stars Funny. I’ve had a couple of books that are taking me ages to read. But I found a copy of Camilla Gibb’s Mouthing the Words in a crazy … Continue reading →

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Theatre Review: Falsettos, Darlinghurst Theatre

Posted on 8 February 2014 by andyq

  A new production of the musical Falsettos is playing at the Eternity Playhouse by Darlinghurst Theatre for this year’s Mardi Gras season, and I hope they play to full houses. It’s an outstanding cast with amazing direction and staging, … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: Marque, Sydney

Posted on 3 February 2014 by andyq

Dinner at Marque was a long time in coming. I’d tried their Friday lunch special a few years ago, but never made it for dinner, even though I lived in the same building complex for over a year, many years … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: Spicy Sichuan, Haymarket, Sydney

Posted on 3 February 2014 by andyq

I’ve wanted to try this restaurant for ages, but it’s not the type of place to just go with your partner. Finally, with my pal’s rent-a-crowd of 8, a great number for a Chinese meal, we got to head down … Continue reading →

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2013 in lists (art, books, entertainment, shows)

Posted on 11 January 2014 by andyq

The year in concerts, shows (musicals/theatre/dance) and books! CONCERTS Sing the Truth, State Theatre (January) – Welcome 2013. Angelique Kidjo, Dianne Reeves and Lizz Wright. Quite a triple-bill, but the surprise for me was Lizz Wright. I don’t think I’ve … Continue reading →

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