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Marilyn Who?
Marjan got this little biography from Marilyn's record company way back in November 1983. Remember when they used to release these things? They'd sit the artist down in an office, give them a biro and a questionnaire and then bang it out in the next press release ... In that spirit, I've replaced all my banter with this as it's much more amusing, far less depressing, and will help me in my struggle against reality. Have fun, kids!
Full name: Marilyn
Nickname: Mazda
Date of birth: 03.11.62
Where: Kingston, Jamaica
Educated: A hut in Hertfordshire
Height: 5.11"
Weight: 9 stone
Eye colour: green
Measurements:
36" chest
28" waist
36" hips
First love: reaching set goals
First disappointment: not reaching
First record bought: ‘I got you Babe’ – Sonny + Cher (mother bought me it in 1963 – 1 year old)
Musical influences: Barbara Streisand, Motown and Gospel
Instruments played: vocals
Favourite books:
‘Monroe’ by James Spada;
‘Streisand’ by James Spada;
‘The Glass Arcade’ by Adrian Brooks
‘Charlottes Web’
Favourite magazines: Record Mirror and Black Echoes, Smash Hits, The Face
Favourite TV show: TOTP. Pop Quiz, Coronation Street, Dynasty
Best live show seen:
Kid Creole + The Coconuts – Live in L.A.
Brenda Arneau – Camden Palace
Thompson Twins, Hammersmith
Favourite clubs: The Lift, Mudd Club, The Circus, White Trash
Favourite restaurants: Tiny Nailers, San Lorenzo, ‘a small Indian; in Oxford Street
Favourite clothes: Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne’s old stuff
Haircut : Never
Favourite drink: fresh lemon / orange juice
Ideal home: one on the Mall
Ideal holiday: Month in Jamaica / New York
Ideal car: Mercedes 450SL convertible / Mini
Funniest experience: singing – ‘She’ll be coming down the mountain when she comes’ at Butlins talent competition
Most frightening experience: not winning
Worst experience: being rejected by someone I thought was a close friend
Family background: father’s a writer, mother works for T.V.
Actress : Barbra Streisand, Faye Dunaway, Bette Davis
Actor: Matt Dillon
Film:
Some Like It Hot
What’s Up Doc
Mad Max 2
Return Of The Jedi
Band: Pink Military, Thompson Twins, New Edition
Popstar you hate most: Keith Harris + Orville
When did you lose your virginity: what do you mean?
How often do you bathe: I only shower
Worst personal habit: never satisfied with my work
Pets: Beelzebub
Dislikes: cruelty to animals, amateurism
Ambition: to own Tiffany’s
Fantasy: world peace, an end to hunger, prosperity in the third world
Most hated person: my bank manager
What do you wear in bed: Chanel No. 5
What do you read in the loo: Tolstoy
What would you do with a week to live: die of shock
Closest friends : Warren Beatty and Diana Ross
Most fanciable person: Anyone I haven’t got already
Favourite pop stars:
Tom Bailey – dances like a spastic
Annie Lennox – spell binding
Ten Favourite Records:
(number four is missing!!! – Marjan)
5. ‘God is Truly Amazing’ – Deniece Williams