A message from Scarlet I met Ross in 1993 when I was fresh out of University.
He embraced me into his fold of rock and generously showed
me the ropes. I learnt: |
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How to meet people and influence them. |
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How it is ok to call a PR a fucking cunt if they are slightly
irritating. |
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That you should call band members things like 'big nose'
and 'baldy' if they have a slighty large nose or are receding
a little. |
4 |
Always call bands member by their original name eg: Eddie
Vedder = Edward or Mr Vedder and Slash = Saul or Mr Hudson
etc... |
5 |
If you don't get an Access All Areas pass to shoot a gig
go spastic at everyone and/or threaten to leave until you
do get one. |
6 |
How to count big wedges of cash. |
7 |
Where every Tower Records in the world is. |
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How to go to the gym, preferably gay ones. |
9 |
All about krell men. |
10 |
Never drive if you can help it and NEVER EVER carry your
own camera bags. |
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How airmiles work and the luxury of flying business class. |
12 |
How to talk to check in staff (ie: be authoritive until
you get seat 1a) and never pay excess baggage on your 50 bags
of lighting equipment. |
13 |
Everybody is a wanker until proven otherwise. |
14 |
Always have a copy of Forum to take on long journeys. |
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Give key band members presents - always looks good. |
16 |
How to talk silently to yourself and shake your head when
irritated (like a crazy freako). |
17 |
A whole new language or halfinisms ie: kicks, nick,
Godzilla ...the list is endless. |
18 |
Remember you are always more important/famous than the
band you are photographing and should be treated with the
respect you deserve...do they know who I am? |
19 |
The Sunset Marquis should be your home from home. |
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As you may have noticed I haven't mentioned anything technical
about photography, that is because he is not interested. |
