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The day the music died: why I’ll never be a superstar DJ

It's the vinyl countdown... (de-de der der, de-de de der duh)

Ever since I was 14 and we first started sneaking out to clubs, I wanted to be a DJ. I spent the next seven years of my life trying to make that happen - largely successfully. Ten years later, however, it’s time to pack up the records, put them in loft and move on. My lifestyle is no longer compatible with becoming a superstar DJ, were it even a realistic possibility now. And besides I have a new fixation - something which is much more realistically attainable - to keep me occupied for the next few years. This is the story of how I got there.

(Warning: this is overly long and quite self indulgent. And with hardly any cheap gags in it at all. Normal service will resume intermittently).

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Riviera may be a bit on the shoddy side, but does YOUR hotel room have a red light in the loo, huh?Better, possibly.Breakfast anyone?HA! New York Cold - I totally have you beat nowThese 'Tetley' teabags aren't even round - do they think we're stupid?You know you've become One Of Them when you actively seek out the Apple store despite not actually needing to buy anythingNo officer, I haven't got any alcohol on me. It's just me and my bible...The ball being raised, ready to drop and thatNow THAT'S what you call airline hospitality.

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Today

twitter (feed #12) 8:03pm @shinyshiny You're not on the same table as that woman talking to her kids on Skype again? Loudly. Without headphones.
twitter (feed #12) 6:25pm It's Friday, it's CES, it can only mean one thing: time to find some ROBOTS!
blog (feed #13) 5:33pm will published 4 blog posts. (Show Details)
twitter (feed #12) 4:19pm Me talking rubbish with @bobbiejohnson @clashcityrocker in Guardian podcast. Companies are singular cept when very tired http://bit.ly/v7GB
blog (feed #13) 7:20am will published 6 blog posts. (Show Details)
twitter (feed #12) 3:20am Right then, ShowStoppers, let's see wotchagot.
twitter (feed #12) 1:18am Oh hey CES fatigue - I remember you. How you doing?

Yesterday

blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
twitter (feed #12) 5:54am Filming done. Dropping off stuff at hotel then on to Revolution at Mirage.
twitter (feed #12) 2:47am So in summary: fuck Ballmer, going to Digital Experience instead. Hey, whose are all these toys all over the floor?
twitter (feed #12) 2:05am In other it's 2009 news: Microsoft won't let me film the keynote. Surely Gates isn't still holding a grudge 7 years on.
twitter (feed #12) 1:30am @2009CES It's 2009. Would providing free Wi-Fi for the press line waiting for the keynote *really* be that difficult?
twitter (feed #12) 12:51am Heading to Ballmer keynote. Expecting intro to at least rival Developers Developers Developers or I'll be pissed. And I don't mean twatted.

7 January 2009

blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
blog (feed #13) 3:55pm will published a blog post.

6 January 2009

twitter (feed #12) 11:57pm Right, spose I should get some work done - off to CES Unveiled. There better be capes.
twitter (feed #12) 11:56pm @shinygemma Still standing. Just. On the plus side you can walk to the Convention Centre in 10mins - 20 if you have to wait for the lights
blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
twitter (feed #12) 7:28pm http://twitpic.com/108gn - Riviera may be a bit on the shoddy side, but does YOUR hotel room have a red light in the loo, huh?
flickr (feed #3) 7:24pm will posted a photo on Flickr.
facebook (feed #14) 6:27pm Will may not be jetlagged for this CES, but it's still going to hurt.
blog (feed #13) 6:04pm will published 2 blog posts. (Show Details)
twitter (feed #12) 5:43pm @nickbelluk Invite sent - enjoy.
twitter (feed #12) 6:47am Criss Angel: like an emo Derren Brown, but without the ginger beard smugness
twitter (feed #12) 1:26am Off to see magician Criss Angel inspired Cirque show. Can't help but think Paul Daniels would have been a better match.

5 January 2009

blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
twitter (feed #12) 6:38pm @clashcityrocker Fabbo - gimme a shout when you get back again.
twitter (feed #12) 6:11pm @clashcityrocker Ace. You are coming back to Vegas before the week's out, right?
blog (feed #13) 5:27pm will published a blog post.

4 January 2009

twitter (feed #12) 9:07pm Bye New York, it's been fun. Cold, but fun. Hey Vegas, you've put the heating on, right?
blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
twitter (feed #12) 8:12pm http://twitpic.com/znjy - Better, possibly.
flickr (feed #3) 8:08pm will posted a photo on Flickr.
twitter (feed #12) 1:40pm http://twitpic.com/zkne - Breakfast anyone?
flickr (feed #3) 1:37pm will posted a photo on Flickr.
twitter (feed #12) 2:21am Getting up at 6:30am this morning to get tickets for Saturday Night Live would totally have been worth it. If they were filming today.

3 January 2009

blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
twitter (feed #12) 7:22pm Urban Outfitters may be 10 times better here, but TJ Maxx ain't got nothing on TK Maxx.
twitter (feed #12) 3:16pm @adlopa Yeah, you say that but YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW COLD IT IS HERE
twitter (feed #12) 2:59pm http://twitpic.com/z9kd - HA! New York Cold - I totally have you beat now
flickr (feed #3) 2:54pm will posted a photo on Flickr.
twitter (feed #12) 12:54pm http://twitpic.com/z8xr - These 'Tetley' teabags aren't even round - do they think we're stupid?
flickr (feed #3) 12:49pm will posted a photo on Flickr.
twitter (feed #12) 5:04am Kym Marsh and Warren off of Hollyoaks were in the audience for Equus. Worst sleb spot EVA.
twitter (feed #12) 4:37am @laymansreviews Zactly. If you re-read it, though, I'm still totally right. And now I can annoy twice as many people. Bonus.
twitter (feed #12) 12:26am http://twitpic.com/z41a - You know you've become One Of Them when you actively seek out the Apple store despite not actually needing to ...
flickr (feed #3) 12:21am will posted a photo on Flickr.

2 January 2009

blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
twitter (feed #12) 2:34pm @phinbar Genius. And environmentally friendly to boot.
twitter (feed #12) 2:21pm Running low on hair gunk, might have to buy local. This could be interesting for anyone I meet up with in Vegas.
blog (feed #13) 1:16pm will published a blog post.

1 January 2009

blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
twitter (feed #12) 1:59pm Oh hey work - I don't remember inviting YOU to New York.
twitter (feed #12) 5:49am New York brings a whole new meaning to cold. Even Sir Ranolf Fiennes would have found it a bit parky.
twitter (feed #12) 4:02am Sake Mojito: one culture clash too far.

31 December 2008

twitter (feed #12) 11:20pm http://twitpic.com/yf51 - No officer, I haven't got any alcohol on me. It's just me and my bible...
flickr (feed #3) 11:15pm will posted a photo on Flickr.
blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
twitter (feed #12) 5:50pm Okay, the snow was fun to start with but now it's kinda annoying.
twitter (feed #12) 4:20pm IT'S SNOWING!
twitter (feed #12) 1:52pm Donuts for breakfast. Yep, we're definitely in America now.
twitter (feed #12) 3:07am http://twitpic.com/y4qb - The ball being raised, ready to drop and that
flickr (feed #3) 3:01am will posted a photo on Flickr.

30 December 2008

twitter (feed #12) 11:17pm Bumping into Alan Carr in the loos at Heathrow: meh. Virgin getting him to do the inflight announcement: genius.
blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
twitter (feed #12) 1:11pm http://twitpic.com/xw61 - Now THAT'S what you call airline hospitality.
flickr (feed #3) 1:05pm will posted a photo on Flickr.
twitter (feed #12) 11:30am Right, The Wire, you have between now and New York to convince me. Last chance. Have The Hills in reserve, obv.

29 December 2008

facebook (feed #14) 9:43pm Will is LON-NY-LV-NY-LON - gimme a shout if you are too.
blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
twitter (feed #12) 7:41pm @PeteratSkype Got email on 22, no PC access until after Xmas. But that's not the point - money you pay should be refunded, not expired/taken
twitter (feed #12) 7:38pm @LAURA81 SEE! It IS true. RT @natelanxon: Went up north. Now ill. Coincidence? I don't think so.
twitter (feed #12) 9:19am I swear I'm not making this up - I leave London and get ill, almost as soon as I get back it clears up. The North makes you sick. Fact.

28 December 2008

twitter (feed #12) 11:44pm The best thing about the time between Xmas and New Year? The deluge of mindfuckingly stupid blog comments on stuff you wrote SIX MONTHS ago
blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
twitter (feed #12) 3:00pm http://twitpic.com/xb6d - Show. Off.
flickr (feed #3) 2:56pm will posted a photo on Flickr.
twitter (feed #12) 1:24pm http://twitpic.com/xaok - @tewy @shogunmike Kevin Spacey telling Piers Morgan about Sock and Awe in today's Mail On Sunday (in laws' cop ...
flickr (feed #3) 1:20pm will posted a photo on Flickr.
twitter (feed #12) 12:13pm 'Your Skype credit has expired' No, it hasn't - you've just stolen it you thieving bastards. Fucking hate Skype.

27 December 2008

twitter (feed #12) 9:34pm Lucy (Bec's BFF)'s dad is wearing "a poofter's" shirt tonight, according to Lucy's mum. So, that's that cleared up. Need. More. Drink.
blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
facebook (feed #14) 1:39pm Will is four fifths Benylin 4 Flu.
twitter (feed #12) 1:38pm Smacked up to the tits on Benylin 4 Flu. EVERYTHING IS AMAZING.

26 December 2008

twitter (feed #12) 10:50pm Mario Kart Wii - like Guitar Hero, but with more steering and less strumming. Easier to play twatted too.
blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
twitter (feed #12) 6:00pm http://twitpic.com/wqct - There's definitely a muff joke in here somewhere.
flickr (feed #3) 5:56pm will posted a photo on Flickr.
facebook (feed #14) 8:52am Will is looking forward to Christmas: Part 2. More specifically, Present Opening: Part 2.
twitter (feed #12) 8:49am Okay, that's the left hand side of the country done - let's see what the right has to offer.
twitter (feed #12) 8:19am Wow - my sister is on her way to the Traffic Centre already to get there before it opens. That's some serious sales dedication.

25 December 2008

blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
twitter (feed #12) 7:23pm Right, time to teach my parents to play Guitar Hero. This should be ... interesting.
facebook (feed #14) 1:39pm Will can now read books ... ELECTRONICALLY! Fanks wife.
twitter (feed #12) 12:46pm I totally have a Sony Reader, sorry if what you got wasn't as good.
twitter (feed #12) 9:07am @scolvey Thanks for sharing. Haven't had my Christmas piss yet, but when I do you'll be the first to know

24 December 2008

twitter (feed #12) 10:22pm Boddingtons is good for sore throats, right?
twitter (feed #12) 10:19pm Stop working, get ill. RUBBISH.
blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
twitter (feed #12) 8:17pm Oop north: the people might be friendlier, but damn it's colder.
facebook (feed #14) 8:07am Will is driving home for Christmas.
blog (feed #13) 7:39am will published 3 blog posts. (Show Details)

23 December 2008

blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
twitter (feed #12) 7:09pm @susiweaser Think this is 'powered by LoveFilm' - if the discs are *always* scratched that's a sure sign: http://bit.ly/BcTG
facebook (feed #14) 3:04pm Will is meh-ry Christmas.
twitter (feed #12) 2:54pm I go out for two hours to come back to FOUR missed delivery cards. Brillyant.
twitter (feed #12) 11:05am Nooooooooooooooooo. Dropped my iPhone. It thunked instead of bouncing and now has bits of pavement embedded in the top.
twitter (feed #12) 10:43am Additionally, asking someone that's been awake since 4am if they've just got up isn't going to win you any favours.
twitter (feed #12) 10:43am Yes, you may have time to go door to door reading people the bible, but I have work to do. Sorry if you consider that rude.
twitter (feed #12) 9:57am I really want a Poken. Though Ideally one that's a bit more sleek looking and less panda shaped.
facebook (feed #14) 9:19am Will is listening to Radio Soundhog 7. Spin on to 0:56:20 in here: http://bit.ly/47W3.
twitter (feed #12) 9:18am Drop everything, go here and spin on to 0:56:20 and listen to Radio Soundhog 7. A. Mazing. http://bit.ly/47W3

22 December 2008

blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
twitter (feed #12) 7:46pm @scolvey Done. That borders Soho, right?
twitter (feed #12) 7:35pm No champagne left. ! . Anyone still in soho?
twitter (feed #12) 6:14pm Heading to Yahoo. !
blog (feed #13) 5:35pm will published 2 blog posts. (Show Details)
twitter (feed #12) 5:31pm My accounant has an inordinately long address. Which makes all the difference when you're trying to catch the post.
facebook (feed #14) 8:24am Will is confusing the dog.

21 December 2008

twitter (feed #12) 9:14pm Accounts done. Finally. Can I have my Sunday back now?
blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
twitter (feed #12) 2:23pm Charging my Zune with an iPhone charger. Drama.

20 December 2008

blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
twitter (feed #12) 7:00pm Punching chavs doesn't count as proper assault, right?
twitter (feed #12) 6:34pm Lakeside. The Saturday before Christmas. How did we end up here by accident?
twitter (feed #12) 1:39pm Awkward, inconsequential and vapid conversation with the hairdresser - ooo my favourite.

19 December 2008

blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
blog (feed #13) 5:55pm will published 3 blog posts. (Show Details)
twitter (feed #12) 4:34pm I asked if it worked with my camera. You said it does. It doesn't. You now have to refund me. Your helpful tips don't change this. Okay?
digg (feed #7) 9:44am CrapWrap: Service offers bad Christmas wrapping

18 December 2008

twitter (feed #12) 10:52pm Blimey. You don't go to one for 3 yrs and all of a sudden Pizza Express has a whole new menu by some Theo guy. Still got egg pizza, though.
blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
blog (feed #13) 6:41pm will published 2 blog posts. (Show Details)
twitter (feed #12) 3:04pm Cats CAN be dressed up. Who knew? http://bit.ly/p4G8
twitter (feed #12) 2:25pm @beamadelica Spread Eagle, Kingsland Rd? Although it may have lost it rawk appeal since I was last there. http://bit.ly/120OM
twitter (feed #12) 1:10pm About to do the thing again that really upset my MacBook. Never again being able to connect to network drives would be fewer than brilliant.
twitter (feed #12) 12:51pm @jackschofield If you snip the tinyurl bit from the front, it works: http://tinyurl.com/3fqdgm
twitter (feed #12) 12:13pm http://twitpic.com/tuia - Do I win a prize when this happens?
flickr (feed #3) 12:09pm will posted a photo on Flickr.
facebook (feed #14) 10:59am Will knows Register Hardware (6.2m page impressions/1.6m uniques a month) needs a Reviews Ed and a Tech Ed. Fancy either? Lemme know & I'll pass it on.
twitter (feed #12) 10:45am http://twitpic.com/tu7o - Yeah. I totally see why this lamp was in the sale now.
flickr (feed #3) 10:42am will posted a photo on Flickr.
twitter (feed #12) 9:44am Register Hardware (6.2m page impressions/1.6m uniques a month) needs a Reviews Ed and a Tech Ed. Fancy either? Lemme know & I'll pass it on

17 December 2008

blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
twitter (feed #12) 3:16pm Wow. No arguing, no queuing, item swapped for more expensive one, no charge. Spose I should say well done Apple.
twitter (feed #12) 2:12pm Heading to Sourcewire Cheshire Cheese, but not before I've had an argument at Apple Store Regent Street first.
blog (feed #13) 1:39pm will published 2 blog posts. (Show Details)

16 December 2008

blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
twitter (feed #12) 8:34pm @LAURA81 Who said that?!?
delicious (feed #6) 7:02pm will bookmarked a link on Delicious.
blog (feed #13) 5:24pm will published 3 blog posts. (Show Details)
twitter (feed #12) 12:24pm @laymansreviews http://canvaspaint.org/ Fosho.
twitter (feed #12) 10:59am @scolvey http://twitpic.com/o759 Just saying.
twitter (feed #12) 10:33am Finding @PopJam's Sock and Awe wonderfully therapeutic: http://www.sockandawe.com/
twitter (feed #12) 8:56am @btudor @Simon_R @dahowlett Huddle is fantastic for project management and much, much better than Basecamp.

15 December 2008

blog (feed #1) 8:59pm published a blog post.
twitter (feed #12) 7:10pm http://twitpic.com/t4m6 - It's Zara Christmas