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Monday, March 23, 2009 

Category: Blogging
Culture shock...

Over the last few days I’ve been in Paris, then Amsterdam, and now it’s Milan. I get a bit wiped out with travelling/packing/unpacking etc....so I tend to rest as often as I can in between, so I haven’t been focused as much on my beloved blog! I’ll bet you’ve missed me peeps!!
People assume that it’s a glamorous life...showbiz....and I can tell you, it sure beats the fish factory, but you have to have a certain capacity for CALM in the midst of a storm...FOCUS, when everything around you seems chaotic!!
The show in the Netherlands was a “highlight”...in more ways than one! I could tell by the tartan kilted pipers warming up to a bagpipe version of “All You Need is Love” in the car park that something “surreal” was about to take place. And the grisly row of people standing in their underpants waiting to have their bottoms slapped alerted me even more that something was “amiss” shall we say??
But it was the wafting pungency of WEED permeating the studio finally let me draw the conclusion that the drug squad might be circling the building ready to bust in at any moment...But no....We were in the Netherlands....So...PHEW...everything was legal and hunky dory!!! There’s a first for everything...and this was the first time I’ve been interviewed on TV by a host smoking a great big spliff...genuine!!
I suspect that the whole audience was high to boot! Hysterical!!
You see..You never know what’s just around the corner in Lennoxland. You have to be like a boy scout. Prepared for any given circumstance!
And I can extract stones out of horses hooves too peeps...Ready for the day!



Watch the program Annie is talking about here, includes part of Annie's performance and interview





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LALA

 
yes, travelling is a bitch!
 
Posted by LALA on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 1:14 PM
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Miguel Martinek
Miguel Martinek

 
I ADMIRE AND AM A BIG FAN CAN WAIT TIL U WORK ON NEW SONGS AND HAVE ME ENJOY THEM

MUCH LOVE A BIG FAN OF YOURS
 
Posted by Miguel Martinek on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 12:41 PM
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Captain Fantastic

 
Yes,It's a big culture shock episode.

 
Posted by Captain Fantastic on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 12:41 PM
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Frank
Frank Nose

 
Annie,You can leave your hat on ...
 
Posted by Frank on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 12:41 PM
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Mark

 
If you can perform with all that going on around you, well, Annie, You. Can. Do.
Anything!
 
Posted by Mark on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 12:44 PM
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Little Sun

 
One just never knows when those farrier skills may come in handy, does one? Knowing how to properly approach a horse's ass may serve one quite well in all sorts of situations ;)
 
Posted by Little Sun on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 12:47 PM
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Patricia

 
LMAO! Keen observation, Little Sun! :)
 
Posted by Patricia on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 6:32 PM
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Tom

 
HA-HA!! Were you craving munchies upon leaving the studio...like potato chips or peanut butter cups?! Now I want to vacation in the Netherlands for sure. I think John Lennon would approve of that rendition of ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE....sounds like it set the tone for the smokey event.






Here in America we like to hide out shenanigans behind closed doors and deny it ever happens. It appears very refreshing to let your crazy show a bit now and then.
ROCK & ROLL!!!!





xxx
 
Posted by Tom on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 12:55 PM
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Delta Dawn Davenport
Delta Dawn Davenport

 
I imagine knowing that the entire audience was well baked you would'nt have to worry so much about the performance. You could've done a cover of 'Star Trekkin' and they'd have been pleased.



3Ds


x
 
Posted by Delta Dawn Davenport on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 12:59 PM
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theKFBs: Clem & Ben
TheKfbs clem ben S.

 
Hello Our Beloved Traveler! Welcome back!! And yes, thsi littel peep has been rather bored w/o you. :( So, I can't resist but ask, seeing as how your blog does rather beg the question...


DID LA LENNOXA GET HERSELF A "CONTACT BUZZ"?!


Hmmm, I'm trying to think of a piece from your mighty canon that might fit the bill for just such an occasion..."A Thousand Beautiful Things"? Perhaps? Depending on how you feel about the humble cannabis. Oh, I know, what about “Put a Little Love in Your Heart”? It was, after all, a Jackie DeShannon “peace & love” anthem was it not? “Shining Light” could be apropos…though the results of such indulgence can leave one a bit dull.






Great story Annie…thanks for sharing!





:)Clem
 
Posted by theKFBs: Clem & Ben on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 1:02 PM
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anna ;;
Anna Dennis

 
Ahahaha.... After travelling for three months, I'm really glad my dad was in charge of packing/unpacking every morning at 6am... And the constant jokes about how there were 2 suitcases full of stuff, one for my mum, dad, and brother's clothes, and the biggest suitcase just for my clothes.. *nervous laugh*





Actually, maybe the second hand smoke WAS good for you ;)


It seems the only question people ask me about where I went was "OH did you go to Amsterdam?!?!"





Nice blog mah peep. And I know your life isn't glamorous.. I've read a-plenty of superstar biog's :)


But you hang in there, chill duddee..........





Much Love


xxAnna
 
Posted by anna ;; on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 1:04 PM
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Norma

 
Hi Annie,





You did so well!! :) Paul de Leeuw is crazy, but he's also our most popular host and his show always has the highest ratings, so loads of people got to see you on TV!! :)


To those not in The Netherlands: the show basically is about Paul making wishes of people come true. Some REALLY crazy and weird wishes (like he had a blind man driving a car on Saturday's show!) but also some very serious ones, like the teenage kid who lost his brother, made a rap text about that but couldn't put it to music. So Paul invited two professional rap artists to work with him, very touching. With those wishes he's always very serious and doesn't make fun of people whatsoever.



Ha ha, Annie, the pipers didn't play 'All You Need Is Love', but 'Let It Be' and 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da' while re-creating the scene of John Lennon and Yoko Ono staying at the Hilton Hotel for their peace lay-in 40 years ago.
That's why Paul and Cor Bakker (his pianist and band leader) did smoke a real joint!! :)





And believe me, the audience was not stoned, that's just how we Dutch people are: completely crazy, LOL!! :) :)





Glad you think of your visit to The Netherlands as a 'highlight', even though you mean that in more than one way!!





To those who want to view the second show (with the biggest "Annie part"), here are the links:





http://mooiweerdeleeuw.vara.nl/index.php?id=284 (click on 'Bekijken')





http://player.omroep.nl/?aflID=9160642 (direct link)





Do come back soon to our crazy little country, Annie!! :)





Lots of love from The Netherlands,


Norma.

 
Posted by Norma on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 1:12 PM
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Norma

 
Replying to my own post, how sad is that...LOL! :)





Just wanted to add some trivia about Paul de Leeuw, as he may be crazy, but he also did lots of good stuff! :)


So yes, this IS a very weird show, but Paul de Leeuw is the most popular host in The Netherlands and his show has a huge audience. Not too long ago Paul celebrated his 25th anniversary on TV with a marathon broadcast of 12 hours of non-stop television which was impressive. He has also done a lot for gay rights in The Netherlands. From the very start 25 years ago he always made clear he's gay. And yes, he was stoned last night!! I know it's weird that this is a prime time show, as Paul does all these absolutely crazy stuff like swearing, getting stoned, getting naked (oh yes, he has done that too, LOL!) etc. etc.



But he's also married and he and his husband adopted two kids which really helped other gay couples to be able to adopt too!
 
Posted by Norma on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 2:19 PM
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Patricia

 
Thanks for all the background insight, Norma. There's always more to the person and the story than we can see in such a glimpse. Mr. de Leeuw sounds like a pretty cool fellow, stoned or not. (It IS quite odd to see such public partaking of the ethers though....!)

If you don't mind my asking....since we're learning a little about Dutch culture!....is English a commonly-spoken second language there? You write it as well as a native speaker and I'm just curious if that's typical amongst the Dutch. (I find Dutch-accented English especially charming...I'll listen to anything Paul Verhoeven wants to talk about just 'cause I find him so adorable!)

Thanks for the link to the second part of the show.
I'm off to watch it now!


 
Posted by Patricia on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 7:02 PM
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Norma

 
Hi Patricia,





You're most welcome! :) I just wanted to tell you all a bit more about Paul, as there indeed is more to him than meets the eye. About your question....most people in The Netherlands understand English very well. It's the second language we learn at school. What also really helps is that we don't get English TV programs or movies dubbed but with subtitles, so we are exposed to English from a very young age. And we can receive the BBC over here, also really good for developing your English skills! :) So I'd say most Dutch people understand English really well, though speaking is something different (see Paul's English, LOL!).



Hope this helps! :)





Norma.

 
Posted by Norma on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - 10:29 AM
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fabiomilani

 
....


YOU'RE IN MILAN AND I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND TO YOU SHOW....


:-(


I0'M SO SAD, luckyly ther's your blog that cheered me up a little bit!


VERY FUNNY!!!


Have a nice gigi in Milan, I will think of you...


love


FABIO
 
Posted by fabiomilani on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 1:19 PM
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JCB (IRON FAIRY)
Jill C.B.

 
Oh Annie, I love your nuttiness. Yes, I am one of your peeps who has missed your personal blogs. Even though the web pixies do a wonderful job of keeping us up-to-date with your wanderings and give us the links to watch your appearances, its not quite the same as reading your, sometimes, hilarious writings.




Hope you enjoyed the atmosphere as much as the audience enjoyed your performance and interview.




Lennoxland can sound so wonderful and yet so tiring, so please, please, please, don't miss out on rest when you have the chance.




Hope you always have your swiss army knife and whistle to hand! Take care,



JillPeep x
 
Posted by JCB (IRON FAIRY) on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 1:21 PM
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Matthias

 
hello dear Annie,

good to have you back and LOL - this blog is hilarious.
would love to have witnessed THIS particular interview (with you posing the occasional irritated glance)!

i do hope that you missed US to,

love,

Matthias
 
Posted by Matthias on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 1:24 PM
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Norma

 
Hi Matthias!





Just posted the links, but in case you missed them, here you can see Annie!!





http://mooiweerdeleeuw.vara.nl/index.php?id=284 (click on 'Bekijken')





http://player.omroep.nl/?aflID=9160642 (direct link)





Norma.

 
Posted by Norma on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 1:29 PM
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Norma

 
Oops, sorry Pixies, only now I see you also posted the link.... *embarassed*





Must be because I'm Dutch, LOL!!!
 
Posted by Norma on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 1:32 PM
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Matthias

 
hi Norma,

please don't feel ashamed. thank you so much for reposting those links.
i appreciate your attentiveness and your help!

will enjoy the show hopefully tonight :-)

cheers,

Mental Peep
 
Posted by Matthias on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - 10:21 AM
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*Christopher*
Christopher Perrello

 
You are so divine! ...you must have had such a great time though :-D I dig it how you were so cool about the big spliff. Love you! From your PEEP.

 
Posted by *Christopher* on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 1:41 PM
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artistkvip
keith vipperman

 
it sounds like so much fun and tell the truth it must feel pretty damed good to stand up in front of thousands of people sharing your art and getting feedback in real time..my anscetors were dutch lol i have a feeling i would fit right in a little better tan tallahasse florida any way not the most progressive or truthful place on earth the old south still lives in some dark dank corners oh well poverty traps us where we happen to be why didn't i get trapped in poverty in amsterdam lol love keith
 
Posted by artistkvip on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 1:52 PM
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Frank
Frank Nose

 
What size is your ring finger?
 
Posted by Frank on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 1:52 PM
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Tai
Taisha Rowland

 
WHOA!!! That is quite a unique show! It is a good thing you have such a good sense of humor, you were able to take it for what it is. Is there a such thing as second-hand highness? lol. Thank you Norma for posting the second half of the video. I love all the blogs, lol, it is like... I can't wait to see what other ADVENTURES are in store for Lennoxland! Safe travels and have fun.


xxxx
 
Posted by Tai on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 2:05 PM
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monkeyfuel

 
And here I am vacationing in Frankenmuth, MI!
 
Posted by monkeyfuel on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 2:20 PM
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Alyzabeth Mitchell

 
Oh my gosh, what a hilarious scene! That sounds like the makings of a funny HBO comedy show for sure!
 
Posted by Alyzabeth Mitchell on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 2:24 PM
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JCrosby

 
wow! Interesting. I love that we can see you on shows from all over the world (thanks pixies!). I love seeing the different hosts, audiences, etc. in each country.

Annie, you shine every time and your sense of humor is so funny and adaptable to each and every situation!


 
Posted by JCrosby on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 3:27 PM
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Little Sun

 
Thanks for posting the links, pixies and Norma! What fun ;)
 
Posted by Little Sun on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 3:36 PM
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Rei Leonala
Rei Leonala Yin

 
Walking in the Lennox Wonderland~~~




 
Posted by Rei Leonala on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 4:11 PM
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Rei Leonala
Rei Leonala Yin

 
First some funny language(no offend but it sounds funny~)

Then a goose

And then a rabbit

Flowers going round and round and round~



Isn't that comedy~?



just LOL~~~~~~~~~~
 
Posted by Rei Leonala on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 4:16 PM
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SOLTERO

 
This was priceless! I have a friend (Mexican) who is dying to move there now! Me--I suppose Ireland is better (if ya know what I mean!).

 
Posted by SOLTERO on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 4:17 PM
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Kool Kat

 
Yes, We missed you. Quite a wild time in holland.
:)
 
Posted by Kool Kat on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 4:21 PM
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joei
Joei bellini

 
hey annie love it party on girl i love the photo of u in us mag rag US.
koolz just peepin too
 
Posted by joei on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 4:22 PM
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Cazzy

 
That was priceless....
 
Posted by Cazzy on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 4:24 PM
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LadySonnet

 
I did, I did, I did miss you! :)



Hihihihihi, Amsterdam is the mecca of the drug. My personal first (and only) encounter with the stuff was there too, but hey, it was .... inAMSTERDAM :)



Annie, you should come to Sofia - no drugs here, just a splendid (I mean SPLENDID) food.
And you do look a bit skinny, anyway :)))))



Love,



Eliza
 
Posted by LadySonnet on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 4:25 PM
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Sue
Sue King

 
Whoaaaaa! NICE job extracting "hoof-from-mouth" (minus pebbles, too!) during what must have seemed a bit "Alice in Wonderland" trip. *LOL* BY the way? I must admit, I was thoroughly enchanted by those whirling daffodils and that irresistibly cute white rabbit video whilst hearing your performance. DID you visit any of the coffee shops while you were there? ; ) My son tells me they've q-u-i-t-e a selection of interesting herbs! Anyway. It was so kind for you to make sure the host was comfy (prone, so he couldn't fall off spinning axis) and sing to him a sweet melody. I do think anyone working in the public sector must also "be prepared" for "zany and unusual".. people really ARE quite interesting. Cuppa tea with honey coming right up.. Cheers! .._/o
 
Posted by Sue on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 4:27 PM
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Spencer
Spencer Spats

 
Funny. Good performance too.

 
Posted by Spencer on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 4:38 PM
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Mark

 
I missed your blogs while you were on your adventures but we been reading all the great things you been busy doing so I knew you were busy. Congradulations on another week at number 2 in the UK on the album charts.
Keep up the great work! Stay safe!
 
Posted by Mark on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 4:39 PM
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Gina
Gina TaZzone

 
LMAO!!!



XOXO,

g
 
Posted by Gina on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 4:46 PM
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cenzo

 
I saw the video from the show you did in Paris recently.. wonderful... Loved the SweetDreams version.. VERY CUTE!!! You just ROCK!!!




 
Posted by cenzo on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 4:53 PM
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Bob

 
Annie



I bet you would look AMAZING in a Boy Scout uniform! More merit badges on that sash than anyone else! Thanks for the image.




xox Bob
 
Posted by Bob on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 4:58 PM
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Gina
Gina TaZzone

 
Hi Bob,





I have an image in me head. Grace Slick, Janis Joplin poster.
Grace was wearing one, and Janis, I think had sable on her head!!!





;-)





XOXO,


g
 
Posted by Gina on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - 6:35 PM
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Wilma

 
Thank you, that was me. I posted 3 parts.

 
Posted by Wilma on Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 9:12 AM
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Frank
Frank Nose

 
What??Annie Lennox,What?.....What?
 
Posted by Frank on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 12:38 PM
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Frank
Frank Nose

 
Gen,your such a card...very cool....
 
Posted by Frank on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 12:41 PM
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Think Positive
~ Alexis ~

 
That was madness! Were you becoming more and more paranoid by the minute?? For a moment it seemed as if there was no way out. It was a perfect ending as you floated away.
Hilarious!!






 
Posted by Think Positive on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 5:09 PM
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Meg

 
LOL :)








Meg
 
Posted by Meg on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 5:21 PM
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juliet

 
Heavens,Annie!!

sounds wild...You should start to write your autobiography asap.




Hope you drank plenty of pure bottled water after all that smoke around you.


Have a great week.

 
Posted by juliet on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 5:26 PM
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Frank
Frank Nose

 
Sammy, nothing funnier than Annie naked after Hmv riot...
 
Posted by Frank on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 5:33 PM
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