Paul Rance
Living in Spalding
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Published Content: 164
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On AC since: 02.04.09
Bio:
Paul Rance is the co-founder, with Andrew Bruce, of small UK publishing company, Peace & Freedom Press, which began publishing in 1985. Paul founded the booksmusicfilmstv.com website in 2005.
Paul Rance is the co-founder, with Andrew Bruce, of small UK publishing company, Peace & Freedom Press, which began publishing in 1985. Paul founded the booksmusicfilmstv.com website in 2005.
Interests:
music, poetry, literature, art, animals, nature, wildlife, environment, human, rights, books, movies, TV, science, fiction, history, comedy, soccer, cricket
music, poetry, literature, art, animals, nature, wildlife, environment, human, rights, books, movies, TV, science, fiction, history, comedy, soccer, cricket
Motto:
Do as you would be done by
Do as you would be done by
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Alfred the Great's legacy, the White Horse myth, and theories on the Alfred Jewel.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/8/2010
I once wrote a 25,000-word historical novel about King Alfred in my late teens or early 20s, but I destroyed it because I thought it wasn't up to much! Hopefully this piece on Alfred, his legacy, and the Alfred Jewel will survive a bit longer...
By Paul Rance | Published 2/8/2010
Another old poem from my 1980 poetry collection, 'Psychedelic Poetry'. Maybe my Nonsense Creatures evolved from this one!
By Paul Rance | Published 2/7/2010
How you can be a winner in the Kitebird of Kentucky Arts & Compassion Awards.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/6/2010
An old poem from my first poetry collection, published in 1980 around the time of my 21st birthday. It was quite pretentious in parts, and I even spelt the title, 'Psychedelic Poetry', wrong (Psychadelic). But this is one of the better poems, I feel.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/3/2010
Paul Rance describes experiences with his own cats that prove felines do have compassion.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/3/2010
Paul Rance writes about remarkable cases of cats apparently showing compassion.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/3/2010
Paul Rance's 1985 interview with Dunstan Bruce of Chumbawamba, for his magazine, 'Peace & Freedom'.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/2/2010
A poem longing for the end of a particularly bleak winter...
By Paul Rance | Published 2/1/2010
Tiger Woods, Britney Spears, Barack Obama, SEX farm. What more do you need to know?
By Paul Rance | Published 1/30/2010
Four more 'Star Trek' haikus - Scotty, 'Bones' McCoy, Sulu, Chekov.
By Paul Rance | Published 1/29/2010
Paul Rance is at the foothills of AC hitsville, but he's never scared of handing out advice. Here he tells people how they can get a million page views on Associated Content.
By Paul Rance | Published 1/28/2010
No. 22 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
By Paul Rance | Published 1/24/2010
No. 21 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
By Paul Rance | Published 1/24/2010
No. 20 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
By Paul Rance | Published 1/24/2010
No. 19 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
By Paul Rance | Published 1/16/2010
No. 18 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
By Paul Rance | Published 1/16/2010
No. 17 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
By Paul Rance | Published 1/16/2010
Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Kitebird of Kentucky. No. 16 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
By Paul Rance | Published 1/13/2010
Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Bigfooted Winged Wolf of New Jersey. No. 15 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
By Paul Rance | Published 1/13/2010
A continuation of the Nonsense Limericks series! Nonsense Creatures Limericks: The Fighting Squirrel of Luton.
By Paul Rance | Published 1/13/2010
A pat on the back for some of the best people on Associated Content.
By Paul Rance | Published 1/10/2010
Paul Rance explains how Twitter can really increase your page views.
By Paul Rance | Published 1/8/2010
It's probably never a good idea to submit an article written whilst drunk, but I'm a loose cannon, so I have... Here's how I saw in 2010.
By Paul Rance | Published 1/4/2010
So, how will 2010 turn out? Paul Rance's crystal ball is never wrong...
By Paul Rance | Published 12/29/2009
Another illo with a mouse. With a greeting for everyone I care about - online and off.
By Paul Rance | Published 12/17/2009
Paul Rance's interview with talented good egg Danielle "L".
By Paul Rance | Published 7/1/2009
An illo with a mouse from 2000. Not yet a Nonsense Creature, but he could be...
By Paul Rance | Published 5/31/2009
Like taxes, war seems to be always with us. Interpret this poem as you see fit.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/31/2009
Will these glitches ever end...
By Paul Rance | Published 5/31/2009
No. 13 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/31/2009
No. 12 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/31/2009
No. 11 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/31/2009
No. 10 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/31/2009
No. 9 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/28/2009
No. 8 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/28/2009
No. 7 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/28/2009
Haiku to a seahorse which had a lucky escape.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/28/2009
No. 19 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/25/2009
No. 18 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/25/2009
No. 17 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/25/2009
Those of you who have been following the dramatic story of the Buttbirds will be interested in this following twist. Are the Buttbirds being framed for the AC glitches? Or are they just like Lord Byron?
By Paul Rance | Published 5/23/2009
Paul Rance interviews Sondra C, the most prolific contributor on wikiHow, and now she's on Associated Content!
By Paul Rance | Published 5/20/2009
Inspired by JL Carey Jr's hybrid creation of a woman/wolverine/dragonfly. Read his related poem here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1755208/
ghazal_for_the_three_animals_of_my.html
By Paul Rance | Published 5/18/2009
A poem about the AC glitches. I'd recommend that everyone clicks on source pages, say, every few days, as not all the 'published' notifications get through... Had to re-publish this because of a glitch...
By Paul Rance | Published 5/17/2009
No. 6 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/17/2009
No. 5 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/17/2009
No. 4 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series. This batch also from May, 2009.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/17/2009
No. 16 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/16/2009
Most of the first part of this story was written in the 1990s, under my pen name Nigel Pretentious. I've updated it to include some of my new creations...
By Paul Rance | Published 5/16/2009
No. 15 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/11/2009
No. 3 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/8/2009
No. 2 in the Nonsense Creatures Limericks series.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/8/2009
You've had some of the creatures, so it's now time for the limericks. These three were completed on May 7th, 2009.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/8/2009
This one's a bit personal! The FL and FA on the blades stand for two soccer authorities in England who heavily penalised my club Luton Town for, basically, not being run properly, and the club finished 92nd out of 92 clubs as a result! Ouch!
By Paul Rance | Published 5/7/2009
Paul Rance interviews Christine & Richard Bruness, two of the shining lights and good hearts on Associated Content.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/3/2009
Some of the hottest potato pictures you're ever likely to see... These spuds have no shame! These photos are about 5 or 6 years old, so the dirty little spuds got their just deserts and ended up in someone's stomach a long time ago.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/3/2009
No. 13 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/1/2009
No. 12 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/1/2009
On April 30th, 2009, I came up with a few more nonsense creatures, in pen and felt-tip. I've never used hallucinogenic drugs or magic mushrooms! If I did, with my imagination, God knows what I'm come up with! More creatures next week, hopefully.
By Paul Rance | Published 5/1/2009
A silly review of a couple of concerts from my young man days.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/29/2009
No. 10 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/27/2009
No. 9 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/27/2009
No. 8 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/27/2009
No. 7 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/27/2009
No. 6 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/27/2009
No. 5 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/27/2009
No. 4 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/27/2009
No. 3 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/27/2009
No. 2 in the Nonsense Creatures series.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/27/2009
Late on April 25th, 2009, I came up with the Buttbird nonsense creature, and I just couldn't stop! Nine followed the next day. I hope you'll enjoy these pen and felt-tip illustrations, and your children, too. I left room for some coloring in...
By Paul Rance | Published 4/27/2009
Ever get the feeling you've been cheated? A funny (I hope) video for your amusement.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/24/2009
This is an old watercolour of mine from 1981, with some modern Corel Photo-Paint effects added. Now it's your turn...
By Paul Rance | Published 4/23/2009
With the new 'Star Trek' film out, I thought it was time to remember some of the great characters from this science fiction institution.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/23/2009
Marvin Bubba thinks he's about to hit the big time on 'American Idol', but things don't go according to plan...
By Paul Rance | Published 4/22/2009
I used the head from a painting of a white-tailed fawn, which was slightly damaged at the bottom, and also created some crosses in Corel Photo-Paint, to make a statement on man. The white-tailed fawn could be any animal killed by man - including us.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/20/2009
My first ever completed haiku, dedicated to a pink rose. I don't think I've come across anything sweeter smelling than this pink rose in our English garden. Though she can retaliate when being pruned...
By Paul Rance | Published 4/17/2009
When I was a sweet boy of 15,
I was incredibly lean and clean,
Then a girl bit my neck,
And so I ran like heck,
To then look at some mags which weren't teen...
By Paul Rance | Published 4/15/2009
My brain's on stilts,
They say,
I can make the earth tilt,
And sway.
I have the power,
They say,
And I will use it -
On everyone - today!
By Paul Rance | Published 4/15/2009
I wonder if Barack Obama
Could charm the hind legs off a llama.
The new US president,
With intentions well-meant,
In making the world a lot calmer.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/15/2009
That true king of nonsense, Mr. Lear,
He wrote about all things without fear,
The daft owl and cat tale,
His charm could never fail,
I wonder if he drank too much beer?
By Paul Rance | Published 4/15/2009
The Rolling Stones are true rock greats, and here's my summary of their controversial and brilliant career.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/14/2009
Easter chick and Easter bunny. Seemed obvious to put 'em together. Completed on Easter Sunday, 2009.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/12/2009
After this event, in 1975, I remember trying to hide the teeth marks with a Luton Town FC soccer scarf and all sorts. I gave up in 2006. She said I looked Italian...
By Paul Rance | Published 4/12/2009
We kept chickens as pets for years. Wonderful characters all of them.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/12/2009
Sadly, on Easter Saturday, I found a dead baby rabbit in the local bus shelter, which reminded me to complete this.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/12/2009
Oh, what a lovely chocolate treat,
Finding its way to my tum real neat,
Agh, I feel a bit ill,
And I can't find a pill,
As I'm sick at all of the guests feet!
By Paul Rance | Published 4/10/2009
The Easter eggman, goo goo g'joob (apologies to any of you not familiar with The Beatles reference!). Something I knocked up in an hour, using pen, pencil, and coloured/colored felt-tip pens, on Easter Friday, 2009.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/10/2009
Barack Obama? What more can be said? Maybe time for a limerick...
By Paul Rance | Published 4/9/2009
Edward Lear (1812-1888) made nonsense verse and the limerick very popular. Here, I give a nonsensical tribute to the weird and wonderful Mr. Lear.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/9/2009
An article about hunting I had to get off my chest. It'll please some, it'll upset others.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/6/2009
This is a drawing of Barack Obama completed on April 4th, 2009, and I had some fun with Corel Photo-Paint with several effects.
By Paul Rance | Published 4/6/2009
A work of mine from the 1980s, of two enchanting lion cubs. When they got bigger I'm sure they would have said "Thanks", or eaten me...
By Paul Rance | Published 4/3/2009
This was a very scary news story I came across on April 1st...
By Paul Rance | Published 4/1/2009
Woody Allen is a bit of a tortured genius, but I'm a fan. This is a drawing from September 17th, 1990.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/31/2009
If you've thought of becoming a vegetarian, here's an article which may persuade you to take the plunge.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/30/2009
Priscilla Presley was married to Elvis, of course. Here's my painting of Priscilla from September 2nd, 1991. Corel Photo-Paint supplied the nice oval surround and background fill.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/30/2009
Elvis Presley (1935-1977) is arguably the most famous singer who ever lived. Here's my drawing of him, which I've dated September 24th, 1990.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/27/2009
A poem for our wonderful planet, and all its inhabitants.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/26/2009
Simon Cowell can be horrible, but he's an animal lover, so he's not all bad.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/25/2009
Sometimes historical facts can get distorted. This is an extreme example of how bad things can get!
By Paul Rance | Published 3/25/2009
I helped deliver Chloe into the world, and buried her when her short life had ended. I wrote this poem this week, in her memory.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/20/2009
Also ended up in 'The Magic of Animals'. Completed on March 27th, 1992.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/19/2009
Another drawing which ended up in 'The Magic of Animals'. Also completed on March 16th, 1992.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/19/2009
A drawing which eventually ended up in the Peace & Freedom Press poetry, prose, and art paperback anthology, 'The Magic of Animals'. Completed on March 16th, 1992.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/19/2009
Inspired by the acrostic poetry of Christine Bruness on AC, I thought I'd have a bash myself. Says much about me that Dracula, the Prince of Darkness, is my first subject!
By Paul Rance | Published 3/19/2009
Not sure if I've ever published a limerick before, so, in the spirit of Edward Lear and St. Patrick's Day here goes!
By Paul Rance | Published 3/17/2009
Thanks to Corel Photo-Paint I was able to 'tart' this painting up, and Paint Shop Pro supplied a great frame.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/17/2009
There's been many bad people in history. Here's a list of ten of the most famous.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/17/2009
My Boxer pal Dano would have been 28 today. This was painted in 1981, when I was 21. Corel Photo-Paint supplied the vignette.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/16/2009
I know some people like the rain, but most hate it. Though we've had a lot of floods in the UK in recent years, we'd be in trouble without the wet stuff now and again.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/15/2009
Not being a Christian, doesn't mean you do not care about the suffering of Jesus Christ, and here's my take on Easter.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/12/2009
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was a strange guy, but I love his art, and Pop Art and Op Art in general. This is a recent drawing of mine, from March 9th, 2009!
By Paul Rance | Published 3/12/2009
I hope this article will help people who are struggling to cope with the loss of a pet.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/11/2009
We all like showing off photos of our pets, and I'm no different! Here's our Snooky Ookums. He'll be 6 this year.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/10/2009
A little instrumental piece I wrote for my Warden Hills Walkers solo project around 2000. You should try and memorize it for when our Martian friends invade. Failure to do so will probably result in an instant zapping!
By Paul Rance | Published 3/9/2009
Martin Luther King (1929-1968) was one of the truly great men of American history. Another old drawing of mine (dated October 22nd, 1991).
By Paul Rance | Published 3/8/2009
Cats are more loving than they're given credit for. Our black cat, Lucy, missed our dog, Dano, no end, going off to grieve, and she also ran round his grave several times - as if his ghost was chasing her. This poem is for the felines and feline fanciers.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/6/2009
Dogs deserve better lives than they're often given. This is for the canines - and the people who DO care for and respect dogs.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/6/2009
A drawing of mine from October 2nd, 1990, and it's appeared on a few websites over the years. A bit of artistic license here, so it's not meant to be an exact copy of the 'Aladdin Sane' album cover.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/6/2009
Despite rumours to the contrary, Charlie Chaplin was before my time! My maternal Grandfather loved him, though. This is one of my drawings, dated September 15th, 1990.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/5/2009
An analysis of the magical world of dreams.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/5/2009
I noticed that my notes re 'A Stanza on War' should have read: "Aliens would sort us out - one way or the other!" I had been distracted, so that's my xcuse. Oh, there's anuther... LOL!
By Paul Rance | Published 3/4/2009
Scientists reckon humanity would die out in a few years if the bees did. Now there's something to think about!
By Paul Rance | Published 3/4/2009
Aliens would sort us out - one way all the other!
By Paul Rance | Published 3/4/2009
Unfortunately, a lot of the scans from my Leicester photos didn't come out too well, so here's just a selection of pics of this great, old English city.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/3/2009
Heath Ledger won plaudits for his portrayal of the Joker in the recent 'Batman' film, but Jack Nicholson was brilliant as the Joker in the 1989 movie. This was a drawing from October 6th, 1990.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/2/2009
A short poem on snow - and we've had lots of it this winter!
By Paul Rance | Published 3/2/2009
The first of my new, short poems.
By Paul Rance | Published 3/2/2009
An article on the legend of Atlantis.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/28/2009
A brief summary of all 30 episodes of 'The Time Tunnel'.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/27/2009
A pencil drawing of my beloved Boxer, Dano (framed, 1989). I 'framed' the picture using Paint Shop Pro 7.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/27/2009
A pencil drawing of my beloved Boxer, Dano (1989).
By Paul Rance | Published 2/27/2009
An analysis of 'civilization' down through the centuries.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/25/2009
A review of the 2009 Oscars, with a complete list of the winners and nominations.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/25/2009
A summary of the hit TV series, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/25/2009
A review of the classic 1933 film, 'King Kong', and why it became so popular.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/25/2009
A summary of the career of The Bee Gees.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/25/2009
A look at the life of Bob Dylan through the eyes of Martin Scorsese.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/25/2009
A personal opinion on the deals involving English cricket in recent years.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/24/2009
Independent observer Paul Rance on the SHAC (Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty) Peterborough rally against HLS (Huntingdon Life Sciences).
By Paul Rance | Published 2/24/2009
This article looks into the plight of Luton Town Football Club.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/24/2009
This article looks back on Paul Newman's life and film career.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/24/2009
A b/w illo of mine (if you've got good eyesight you can just about make out the date) - completed on October 28th, 1990! I think I put TOO much detail in the faces on this one.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/24/2009
A drawing of Spock in his later years, which I drew in the early '90s.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/23/2009
An article on why 'Doctor Who' has survived so long.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/23/2009
Here is my personal view on why The Beatles stand alone as the greatest group in popular music history.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/23/2009
One of the rare occasions where I actually managed to create something quickly. She's from the 1980s.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/23/2009
You can create some images just using a mouse, but you have to have a steady hand! This was one of my early attempts around 1999/2000.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/23/2009
This is about a middle-aged man holding back the march of time.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/20/2009
This article contains a review of the 2000 film 'Gladiator'.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/18/2009
An appraisal of the challenges ahead for Barack Obama.
By Paul Rance | Published 2/12/2009
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