It’s here at last. It’s my 70th Birthday today (27th November 2018)
This is my little birthday present to all of you who have been following my Blog over the last 18 months. It’s a little video of the last of the 70 poems I wrote for my Blog. It won’t win any Palme D’Or awards but I did make it myself with just the help of a laptop, I hope you enjoy it? The poem is seventy things I am grateful for, some are serious and some frivolous and some only really mean something to me but it’s my birthday and I want to indulge myself. The poem is based on Ian Dury and The Blockheads “Reasons to be Cheerful Part 3” and features a clip from the track at the beginning and then a rather clumsy edit to the poem.
According to the Bible I have now had my allotted three score and ten years, which means the next how many years I have left are all bonus years and I intend to go on living them with as much hope and joy as I can.
Keep sending in your requests for the Poetry JukeBox, it has been fun doing them.
Biog Jeff Price
Jeff is a poet and writer. He has performed at many venues through out the UK and Europe including the Prague Fringe Festival and the Bristol Poetry Festival. He embarrassed himself with an appearance in ITV’s Airline programme reciting poetry to Easyjet passengers in Newcastle Airport. He was the founder and organiser of the Poetry Vandals. He organises poetry events including The Great Northern Slam at Northern Stage and is a regular performer at venues throughout the UK and in the South West of France.
Jeff has a Master's Degree in Poetry and Creative Writing from Newcastle University. His work has appeared in many anthologies, E-Zines and poetry websites. He has written for a number of magazines. Jeff’s poetry often hides a sharp political message behind its humour. His first full collection “Doors” was published in 2006 and "Toe in The Tarn" was published in 2012. He has released a CD/Book titled Live at La Sirene.
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“Great storytelling and a sharp eye for human foibles with powerful images... Highly recommended” Kate Fox, Poet in Residence on BBC Radio Four's "Saturday Live
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3 thoughts on “Happy 70th Birthday Jeff…”
I’m looking forward to your 80 reasons to be cheerful in ten years time. You have got me compiling my list of 70 for next July.
Happy Birthday Jeff. Who would have thought you would ever get there? With the poems that is, not your life which remains secure in the hands of the NHS. Hope you have a great day. Much love. John
I’m looking forward to your 80 reasons to be cheerful in ten years time. You have got me compiling my list of 70 for next July.
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Happy Birthday Jeff. Who would have thought you would ever get there? With the poems that is, not your life which remains secure in the hands of the NHS. Hope you have a great day. Much love. John
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I hope you had a wonderful birthday Jeff…
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