Love, like, hate or dislike

[Henry P]

Women wrestling is funny, but I 'm not in favour of settling disputes by fighting
Violent films?

[Maryd.]

No, no... Too many children watching them.
Films about vampires?

[Henry P]

Dislike- they're silly
Foreign films with subtitles?

[Maryd.]

I actually don't mind foreign films. In any case I love to read. I went and saw Cyrano de Bergerac with Gerard Depardieu at a cinema. I love Gerard Depardieu.

Cyrano de Bergerac?

[Henry P]

I love Depardieu in anything, and loved Cyrano.
French films?

[Maryd.]

Well, Cyrano is the only french film I have watched. But considering my main goal is to get to France one day, I should watch a few more. And possibly learn the language.

Art? (Paintings)

[Henry P]

love painting. I could spend all day in the great galleries in London

[Maryd.]

Me too. I haven't been to an art gallery in years. Hubby's not into it. Maybe I should just go alone.

Abstract art?

[Henry P]

i give it a chance, but I prefer the old masters and impressionsts

[Maryd.]

True.

Street sketch artists?

[Henry P]

Like any kind of talent
goths?

[Maryd.]

I don't mind them, we can't really judge them, they are usually that way, for a reason.
Same?

[Henry P]

I like them. At school they were well-behaved, polite if a little laid back. as a minority, they were bullied by the chavs

[Maryd.]

Zoo's

[Henry P]

Love. Is there a good one in Melbourne?

[Maryd.]

Yes... I don't mind them. We have one in Melbourne, haven't been for years though.

Open range zoos

[Henry P]

Like. We call them safari parks. The monkeys are b*ggers though and damage cars
A baboon bit off my washer nozzle
Show jumping?

[Maryd.]

What's show jumping?

[Henry P]

People in strange clothes making a horse jump over tall and deep fences

[Maryd.]

Sounds interesting.

Tennis?

[Henry P]

Like, especially men's, but I'm am crap at it
same?

[Maryd.]

Yes... My kids laugh when I play... I guess that means I'm crap at it too.

Cricket?

[Henry P]

Like cricket, but bowling is very hard to get right
Nuclear power?

[Maryd.]

No, no, dislike.

Nuclear anyting...

[Henry P]

water, wind and tidal power are clean, but nuclear is very good at producing power cheaply, if 100% safe
Police having a DNA database?

[Maryd.]

Like... I believe it will help.

Police in general?

[Henry P]

Neither like nor dislike. They're a necessity, but need to be controlled
Care homes for the old?

[Maryd.]

Well, they need supervision... Some of those places are not fit to be open and yet there are some that are fabulous... Some mixed feelings.

Homes for unwanted children?

[Henry P]

Like, but they have to be brilliant or the children will be scarred
the idea that opposites attract?

[Maryd.]

Liked it once... But after all that is said and done... It fails.

The idea of love at first site?

[Henry P]

Opposites repel, I think. People aren't patient enough with those they aren't like
Physical love at first sight, yes, but true love takes a little longer

[Maryd.]

A stroll in the park with a loved one.

[Henry P]

Love, but haven't done it for a while
Free school dinners for the poor?

[Maryd.]

What do you mean school diners?

[Henry P]

Dinners given to the children of the very poor or unemployed at school

[Maryd.]

Yes, then love. Feed our children.

[Henry P]

Comfort food?

[Maryd.]

Oh, love, but shouldn't.

[Henry P]

I love it too
Quizzes?

[Maryd.]

Love them too. I do quiz magazines and enter their competitions...We have two main magazines here, called That's Life! and Take 5.
Games of chance?

[Henry P]

Like, but I prefer games for skill

[Maryd.]

Physical games?

[Henry P]

I like watching them now I'm old

[Maryd.]

Fluffy slippers?

[Henry P]

like
silly slippers?

[Maryd.]

Haven't got any, but like.
Socks with all the toes covered seperately, like a glove?

[Henry P]

Silly. but like
Mittens?

[Maryd.]

Like they are so warm and they look and feel better than gloves
Scarves?

[Henry P]

Like scarves
Jude Law?

[Maryd.]

Don't mind Jude Law.

Bruce Springsteen?

[Henry P]

Love the Boss, have done since Born to Run in 1975
Billy Joel?

[Maryd.]

Yes love the Boss as well. Another fellow with an unusual sounding voice. I loved it.
Yes like Billy Joe.

[Henry P]

me too. A sort of heterosexual Jewish American Elton John
david Bowie?

[Maryd.]

You are so witty today Henry.
Love David Bowie.
Did you ever like the Aussie band Split Ends?

[Henry P]

yes- I got you. the Finn brothers left to form the great Crowded House and wrote a wealth of pop songs like take the weather with you.

[Maryd.]

So glad you like the Fin brothers... I was Split End mad for a short while in the 80's... They were rather eccentric as Split Ends.

Bette Midler?

[Henry P]

Good performer as actress and singer. Like.
Diane Keaton?

[Maryd.]

Yes... Like, a witty and classy actress. Stunning for her age as well.
Meryl Streep?

[Henry P]

Great actress for so many years and normal as well. Like
Judi Dench?

[Maryd.]

Exceptional actress.

Madonna?

[Henry P]

Great businesswoman. No shame. Hard-faced. Dislike
Paul Hogan?

[Maryd.]

Very funny when he was in Australia, with his comedy show. But after he hit America with Crocodile Dundee... I was rather put of by him. I like the first movie... But he got a bit stale for me.
Benny Hill?

[Henry P]

I agree about Hogan, but i loved Benny Hill
Joan Collins?

[Maryd.]

I am a Benny Hill fanatic... Such a shame he is no longer with us.
Found Joan Collins a great actress, but her off screen antics, were to be desired.
Anne Hathaway?

[Henry P]

dislike Miss Collins
Miss Hathaway is a good actress and pretty in an unusual way. her voice can be irritating, though. probably an Oscar waiting to happen. She's playing Judy Garland is an upcoming film
Michelle pfeiffer?

[Maryd.]

Beautiful woman and she plays some wicked roles... Great actress.
The late Christopher Reeve?

[Henry P]

Like Miss Pfeiffer and the tragic Mr Reeve.His widow died too
Opinion polls?

[Maryd.]

I know, didn't they have children... Poor kids.

Don't mind opinion polls, they are interesting.

[Henry P]

We have a new one every few days with the looming election.
Going grey?

[Maryd.]

I have been greying since I was 21, but I have to admit, I colour once a month as well.
But don't mind it men... It looks very distinguished.
Men and/or women colouring their hair?

[Henry P]

I don't mind, but it starts to look ridiculous on men when they get to 60 or so. Some women look good grey, though.
Computer games?

[Maryd.]

No don't like computer games... My son does and I get angry at him, we are forever fighting off the viruses. They drive me batty.
Playstation/xbox/wii games? (More for the kids)

[Henry P]

Steph and James bought a Wii thing, but I haven't tried it yet. Some can cause seizures in vulnerable people due to the colours and flashing
Halle Berry?

[Maryd.]

Yes, this is true... And if you have eye issues, I advise against using it... I must admit, I got wii fit, for Mother's Day. I used it once. But I have an old walking video... It was the best video I ever bought and it worked. Silly me just stopped using it. But it's good because you can do it in your own home and don't feel like people are staring.
Love Halle Berry... She is a stunning looking woman and great actress.
Mike Myers?

[Henry P]

Like- he's very funny as Austin Powers and Shrek
Honours for civilians?

[Maryd.]

Love Mike Myers... Loved him in Austin Powers "Ohh, naughty!"

What do you mean by Honours for civilians?

[Henry P]

Knighthoods, CBE , OBE, MBE etc.

[Maryd.]

I like them, credit where they are due, so long as they are legitimately worthy of them.
And you?

[Henry P]

I'm against the knighthoods when the guy has to be Sir Paul Hogan and his wife Lady Hogan. I don't trust the establishment over anything anyway

[Maryd.]

Is Paul Hogan getting knighted?

[Henry P]

I hope not.
Ronald Reagan, who might soon be seen on US dollarbills?

[Maryd.]

Never thought about him... Knew him as an actor though. Didn't care too much when he was in politics.
Simon Cowell?

[Henry P]

Dislike for his smugness and effect on popular music
Irish accents?

[Maryd.]

Yes, me too.
Love...
English accents?

[Henry P]

Like most, but Brummie (Birmingham) sounds very dull
Sex and the City?

[Maryd.]

I watched it religiously when it was on TV, but don't sit in front of the box anymore. Unless I am watcing the news. I did go and see the movie. Which I loved.
Desperate Housewives?

[Henry P]

like.
Jennifer Aniston?

[Maryd.]

Pretty and good actress. Like.
Rowan Atkinson?

[Henry P]

A talented comedy performer . Like
Feminists?

[Maryd.]

I don't know, there is a limit to feminism. Some just go too far.
Same?

[Henry P]

yes. Hating all men as exploiters of women is not fair
Billy Connolly?

[Maryd.]

Love him... He does tend to swear a lot. But very funny.

Movies: The Three Amigos?

[Henry P]

steph saw Connolly perform in London- erratic but funny

Like- very funny

The national Lampoon movies?

[Maryd.]

Love The Three amigos.
I cannot get over the Lampoon movies... They are so funny. Chevy Chase is one funny actor.

Faceoff?

[Henry P]

Ridiculous but very clever and exciting.
Titanic?

[Maryd.]

Faceoff I liked...

I like the love story around Titanic, but it took so long...

My Fair Lady?

[Henry P]

I liked the ship going down and Ms Winslet had two points in her favour as well
Love My Fair Lady- elegant, tuneful and witty. the best musical?
Pirates of the Caribbean?

[Maryd.]

I Love My Fair Lady too. It is one of my favourite movies.
I am probably one of the few people who did not like the Pirates of the Caribbean.

South Pacific?

[Henry P]

Like the music, but the film wasn't as good
The Lord of the Rings films?

[Maryd.]

This is true...
Lord of the Rings was ok, like.
The Flower Drum song... (Not many people know about this one)

[Henry P]

I don't. Any famous songs in it?

[Maryd.]

Nothing famous... But some wonderful songs and some great scenes.
The Rocky films?

[Henry P]

like coz they're funny
Starv Wars films?

[Maryd.]

I like the old ones, but new ones have just gone all silly. Mind you the special affects are better I suppose.
The Jaws movies?

[Henry P]

I agree about the Star Wars films. The first Jaws was good, the rest poor
Jurassic Park?

[Maryd.]

Do you know I have never really sat down and watched Jurassic Park... Odd.

Mrs Doubtfire (It was played on Saturday eve and is fresh in my mind)

[Henry P]

Love Mrs Doubtfire
Spider Man?

[Maryd.]

Loved Mrs Doubfire and Spiderman

Birdcage?

[Henry P]

Not seen it
Finding Nemo?

[Maryd.]

You have to see it, it is so funny.

Love Finding Nemo.

History of the world?

[Henry P]

Not seen it. Is that a Mel Brooks film?
Young Frankenstein?

[Maryd.]

Yes, so funny and so naughty... He is a shocker.
Love Young Frankenstein.
Father of the Bride?

[Henry P]

Like. The 50s original with Spencer Tracy was even better
Independence Day?

[Maryd.]

Liked Father of the bride, both versions.
I have never seen Independence Day, is it good?

[Henry P]

Yes, it's funny and I'll spoil the story by saying the humans defeat the invading aliens
ET?

[Maryd.]

Oh, I grew up on ET... He was my boyfriend in the eighties... My hero. I just know it.

Terminator?

[Henry P]

Like ET and Terminator 1 & 2. 3 wasn't as good
Indiana Jones films?

[Maryd.]

Another boyfriend of mine... (In my dreams of course... But I prefer ET)
Loved the Indiana movies.

Cocktail?

[Henry P]

Love Indiana Jones but Cocktail was silly
The Lion King?

[Maryd.]

Liked The Lion King - and the whole cirle of life image that it portrayed.
Beverly Hills Cop

[Henry P]

Never seen it, but I find Eddie Murphy hard to take
Forrest Gump?

[Maryd.]

I liked the Beverley Hills Cop movies. Eddies laugh is weird, but I like him, then again I like anyone who can make me laugh.
Loved Forrest Gump.

Big!

[Henry P]

Like. Mr Hanks is always good
Goodfellas?

[Maryd.]

Never watched it.
Breakfast at Tiffany's?

[Henry P]

Goodfellas is brilliant.
Never seen Breakfast at tiffany's, but I know Moon River
The Sixth Sense?

[Maryd.]

I really enjoyed the sixth sense. Very eerie.

A night at the opera (Marx Brothers)?

[Henry P]

Must have seen ity. They were always funny in a very modern way
The Passion of Christ?

[Maryd.]

I didn't really take well to The Passion of Christ, it is too graphic for the kids these days.

Notebook?

[Henry P]

I thought the film was brilliant.
I don't use Notebook I'm afraid. Try to sell it to me

[Maryd.]

I'm a little confused??

[Henry P]

What is Notebook, then? A film?

[Maryd.]

Yes, my sir, it is a romantic film. You know the "tear jerker" kind.

[Henry P]

And I thought it was computer application.
I've not seen Notebook. Is it good?

[Maryd.]

Nope... It was a soppy love story and I don't take well to them... If I wanted to cry over broken love, I would have looked myself in the mirror. I refuse to pay money to watch a film that's going to make me cry.
The King and I?

[Henry P]

Like the music and the acting
The Batman films?

[Maryd.]

I don't like them. Plus I am sick of them. They keep making films like that, but nothing new.
Superman films?

[Henry P]

Love the Superman films.
Mission Impossible?

[Maryd.]

Me too.
No, didn't like Mission Impossible.
Beaches?

[Henry P]

haven't seen Beaches
aladdin with Robin Williams?

[Maryd.]

I had to watch it when my children were little. I liked it, I guess.
BFG (Big Friendly Giant) - Another children's film, but and old glassic.

[Henry P]

Never seen it
Ben Hur?

[Maryd.]

It's an english film, too.

I found Ben Hur very well done. It was an amazing film with some great actors.

[Henry P]

like Ben Hur
The 10 Commandments?

[Maryd.]

Another classic. Actually it was a fantastic movie for it's time and I do believe it took years to make.
The Robe?

[Henry P]

Like
Cleopatra?

[Maryd.]

Liked
Jesus Christ Superstar?

[Henry P]

Never seen it, but the songs are good
Evita?

[Maryd.]

Never seen it, but would like to, my friends tell me it was great.
The Mark of Zoro?

[Henry P]

like
The Fugitive?

[Maryd.]

Like.
Songs: A town called malice by the Jam

[Henry P]

Like
She loves you by the Beatles?

[Maryd.]

Yeah, yeah, yeah... Like.
Addicted to Love by Robert Palmer?

[Henry P]

No doubt I'm in deep- Love
U2- Beautiful Day?

[Maryd.]

Don't let it get away - Love
Working my way back to you - Spinners

[Henry P]

With a burning love inside- Like
Teenage Dirtbag- Wheatus?

[Maryd.]

Like me... Oooh ohohoh - Like
Never gonna give you up - Rick Ashley?

[Henry P]

dislike
Poker Face- Lady Gaga?

[Maryd.]

She's a little odd, I admit, but so talented. I like Poker Face.
Red, red, wine by UB40?

[Henry P]

Like (written by Neil Diamond)
Sex on Fire- Kings of Leon?

[Maryd.]

(I did't know it was written by Neil Diamond)
Love the song Sex on Fire, only Kings of Leon, tend to sound the same in every song they sing.

Live, with or without you by U2?

[Henry P]

Love. We saw them in Manchester in 2001
I kissed a girl- Katy Perry?

[Maryd.]

Yes I like most of U2's songs, they are always deep and meaningful.
I admit it's an odd song, for a gilr to sing. But I love it.
I wish it would rain down on me by Phil Collins?

[Henry P]

I don't know that song of his, but what about In the Air Tonight?

[Maryd.]

Love.
Hey Jude by The Beatles

[Henry P]

Love
bleeding Love- Leona Lewis?

[Maryd.]

Love. A beautiful voice and lovely words.
Holiday by Madonna?

[Henry P]

Catchy but dislike
Sweet about me- Gabriella Cilmi?

[Maryd.]

I find the song a littl annoying.
A town like Alice by The Jam?

[Henry P]

like the Jam
Doncha- pussycat Dolls?

[Maryd.]

Yes, sorry, just realised my typo in A Town Like Malice... I loved that song in Billy Elliot.
Doncha... Is a silly song, but it is catchy.
The Rose by Bette Midler?

[Henry P]

Lovely song
Hips don't lie- shakira?

[Maryd.]

Ok, I guess. Like.
Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers

[Henry P]

Like
I wish I was a punk rocker- Sandi Thom?

[Maryd.]

Like.
An American Trilogy by Elvis Presley?

[Henry P]

Like Elvis ' voice always
Hey Ya- Outkast?

[Maryd.]

Never heard of it...

I am a woman in love Barbra Streisand?

[Henry P]

Like. Streisand is very classy
Toxic- Britney Spears?

[Maryd.]

Love Striesand.
Spears is a weird one... But I like the song Toxic
Kiss by Prince?

[Henry P]

like
When Doves cry by Prince?

[Maryd.]

Like Kiss...
Love, When Doves Cry?
Careless Whisper by George Michael

[Henry P]

Like Careless Whisper
Bring me to life- Evanescence

[Maryd.]

Like Careless Whisper
Never heard Bring me to Life.
Jet by Paul McCartney and Wings?

[Henry P]

Like Jet
Yesterday by Paul Mccartney?

[Maryd.]

Jet, for some reason, always makes me smile.
Yesterday is my favourite song my Paul McCartney.
The girl is mine by Paul McCartney and the late Michael Jackson?

[Henry P]

Like. Macca did both Jet and Yesterday when we saw him in 2003
Lonely by Akon?

[Maryd.]

Never heard of it.

Dr. Beat by Miami Sound Machine?

[Henry P]

Is that Gloria Estefan? like a bit of Latin music
Beautiful- Christina Aguilera?

[Maryd.]

Yes it is Gloria Estefan... And I love latin music. It makes the best dance music... Swivelling hips and gliding around the dancefloor, like you own it.
Like.
Gasolina by Daddy Yankee

[Henry P]

Don't know Gasolina
Pink- Get the Party started?

[Maryd.]

Gasolina, is another latin/rap song... It is a dancing song. One can't help but jump up and swing those hips.
Like - Get the party started.
Up Where We Belong by Joe Cocker

[Henry P]

like Joe Cocker
Kylie Minogue- In your eyes?

[Maryd.]

I like Joe Cocker as well.
Like Kylie... She's an Aussie at least.

Love At First Sight by Kylie Minogue

[Henry P]

Don't know that one
Rolling Stones- Satisfaction?

[Maryd.]

Love Satisfaction.
Jumping Jack Flash by Rolling Stones?

[Henry P]

Love
Imagine- John Lennon?

[Maryd.]

Love Imagine.
Sean by John Lennon?

[Henry P]

Do you mean Beautiful Boy? Beautiful song
What's going on? Marvin Gaye?

[Maryd.]

Oh, wow, how clerver are you... I did get the song wrong. Yes, beautiful boy. I believe he wrote that for his son, when his son was young and was diagnosed with cancer or something.
Like anything from Marvin Gaye.
Private Dancer form Tina Turner?

[Henry P]

Like
Good Vibrations- Beach Boys?

[Maryd.]

Love Tina and the Beach Boys.
All Out of Love by Air Supply

[Henry P]

Like. Aren't they Aussies?
Chuck Berry?

[Maryd.]

Yes they are...
Love the Chuck.
Neil Diamond?

[Henry P]

Like
Nirvana?

[Maryd.]

Like
Pilot?

[Henry P]

Not sure I know them
ray Charles?

[Maryd.]

Pilot was a seventies/eithies band, I am not surprised you don't know them...

Love Ray Charles.

ACDC?

[Henry P]

Like AC/DC- Whole lotta Rosie rocks
The Who?

[Maryd.]

Yea, must say, love The Who?
Kiss?

[Henry P]

Dislike- they look ridiculous
Sam Cooke?

[Maryd.]

Don't know Sam Cooke.

Adam and the Ants?

[Henry P]

Sam Cooke- great black singer of the 50s and 60s- shot dead in a hotel- You send me. change is gonna come/ Another Saturday Night/ twisting the night away
Like Adan & Ants
Bob Dylan?

[Maryd.]

I know those songs, I should have known better sorry, then Like Sam Cooke.
Like Adam and the Ants.
Like Bob Dylon... Not for hhis voice, but for his poetic flow.
Billy Ocean?

[Henry P]

Like Mr Ocean- a silver rasta now. Love Bob Dylan
The Clash?

[Maryd.]

No, not into the clash.
Bruce Springsteen?

[Henry P]

Love the Boss, like the Clash
Jimi HendriX?

[Maryd.]

Like Jimmy Hendrix
Ok, have to ask... The Bay City Rollers?

[Henry P]

Er... dislike. But a girl who made eyes at me dressed in their gear.
The Beach Boys?

[Maryd.]

Yes, don't mind The Clash.
Duran Duran

[Henry P]

dislike apart from one song I can't name
Eric Clapton?

[Maryd.]

(Do tell...)
Like Eric Clapton.
Rod Stewrt?

[Henry P]

Like Mr Clapp and Rod the Mod
The Doors?
(Tell what?)

[Maryd.]

(The Duran Duran song, you say you can't mention)

Like The doors.

U2?

[Henry P]

Like the Doors. Love U2
Ordinary World by Duran
Bob Marley?

[Maryd.]

Love Bob Marley.
Tina Turner?

[Henry P]

Like
Buddy Holly?

[Maryd.]

Like
Michael Buble?

[Henry P]

Good singer, but some of his songs are poor
The Kinks?

[Maryd.]

Like.
Split Ends?

[Henry P]

Only know one song bit like it
Crowded House?

[Maryd.]

Like.
The Rolling Stones?

[Henry P]

Love the Stones at their best
David Bowie?

[Maryd.]

Love Bowie.
Twisted Sister?

[Henry P]

Don't know their music, just the name.
Simon & Garfunkel?

[Maryd.]

Love Simon & Garfunkel?
Dean Martin?

[Henry P]

Like Dino
The Eagles?

[Maryd.]

Love the Eagles.
Frank Sinatra?

[Henry P]

Like Sinatra
Smokey Robinson?

[Maryd.]

Like Sinatra.
Like Smokey Robinson
Andy Williams?

[Henry P]

Dislike Williams for some reason I can't pin down
Prince?

[Maryd.]

Love Prince... I actually don't mind Williams songs. Don't know much about the man.
Green Day?

[Henry P]

Like Green Day
The Sex Pistols?

[Maryd.]

Like Green Day.
Love the Sex Pistols... Odd, but love them.
Ok... I am giong to do it... The Osmand family?

[Henry P]

Cheesy and toothy, but I liked them
Little Richard?

[Maryd.]

I liked Donny Osmand.
Like little Richie.
Men at work?

[Henry P]

Only know Down Under
Michael Jackson?

[Maryd.]

Like Men at Work...
Love the late great Michael Jackons.
The Jackson 5?

[Henry P]

Like
Al Green?

[Maryd.]

Like the Jacksons.
Love Al Green.

Donna Sommer?

[Henry P]

Like Ms Summer- I feel love!
Human League?

[Maryd.]

Like Ms Summer (did I spell her name wrong?)
Like Human League.
Harry Connick Jr?