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  • 01 Jan 07

My 2006 by Mick Pyro

My 2006 by Mick Pyro
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Lead Singer, Republic of Loose.

YOUR HERO OF 2006? The Goon.

VILLAIN OF 2006? Batman.

BEST PERSONAL MOMENT? Headlining the Olympia.

BEST MOVIE? The Devil And Daniel Johnston.

BEST RECORD Dipset – ‘The Movement Moves On’.

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BEST TV PROGRAMME? Invasion.

BEST BOOK? The Triumph Of Sam Cooke by Peter Guralnick.

BEST THING ABOUT THE YEAR? The resurrection of Cee-Lo and Timbaland to cultural omnipotence.

YOUR HOPE FOR NEXT YEAR? Further magnificence, less brokeness.
WHAT TICKLED YOUR FUNNYBONE IN 2006? The Aristocrats and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

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