....is of course the name of an American drag queen in the ubermawkish Hollywood weepie, Torch Song Trilogy. It was only a matter of time before some enterprising blogger launched as Bertha Vablog but, perhaps surprisingly, Christopher Sheil chose not to. Instead, he's chosen a typically understated Australian nomenclature - Back Pages
Those cognisant of the formidable Sheil rep for a cogent, articulate social democratic casebuild may be surprised - perhaps even mildly alarmed - to find an unrestrained paean of praise to a really bad Lloyd Webberish showtune (called "Spirit of the Wallabies" apparently) in featured prominence. I'm reliably informed that this is a transient obsession that may well have passed by next week.
I'm detecting a distinct lack of patriotism here Geoff. You better watch it, or I'll get all my RWDB mates onto you about this alarming outburst of left wing deviationism. Next thing you'll be telling me you haven't been wearing gold all day. Where are those damn thought police when you really need them!
It's ironic to see someone calling for thoght police, when his greater need is thought.
How ironic.
Glad to see you giving Chris's site a much needed literary boost, Geoff. Hey - and I was trying & trying to fit that very cliche into my post!