Category Archives: Dudes

One For The Team

Posted on December 30, 2012 by cecilie

This is how it started. We had dived into an upmarket restaurant because the temperature was dropping fast and it was raining; we just couldn’t bear the thought of another meal with our backs to an open door, huddled around … Continue reading →

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Me! Me! Me!

Posted on September 30, 2012 by cecilie

I never realised how much fish resemble children until I went into the gardens of the beautifully appointed Fuhua Hotel in Zhongshan yesterday. With no respect for their elders and betters, it’s all me! Me! Me! in the fish world, … Continue reading →

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Almost As Bad As Moustache

Posted on April 2, 2012 by cecilie

When I arrived in Hong Kong a lifetime ago, perms were the hairstyle du jour for men; notably tight curls on top with short backs. Since then the male hairstyles have gone through the same ups and downs as other … Continue reading →

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New Cantonese – The Movie

Posted on January 13, 2012 by cecilie

It’s been a year but finally more Cantonese. If you want to be in a film, give us a shout!

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Trumpet. Own. Blowing.

Posted on October 23, 2011 by cecilie

Wei wei everybody, wei! After a long absence caused by circumstances beyond my control, I’m now itching to write again. And what could be better than to start with something written by somebody else? Yep, it’s a review of my … Continue reading →

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Goodnight, Sweet Prince

Posted on October 9, 2011 by cecilie

A Piles-less house is not a good house. Rest in peace, my good and faithful dude.

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Well And Truly Launched

Posted on October 7, 2011 by cecilie

So yesterday was the launch of my new book Don’t Joke On The Stairs. It’s about the stuff in the film above, and more. It has a glossary for easy travel in China and some snide historical references. It completely … Continue reading →

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From Cradle To Street

Posted on September 18, 2011 by cecilie

Let’s take a break from all the crap in the world and check out some Norwegian musicians. I used to baby-sit the one with the string instrument, Andreas Aase. Have a good Sunday!

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Away From Luddite World!

Posted on June 22, 2011 by cecilie

It’s happening! I’m upgrading my website www.happyjellyfish.com so you can download films and podcasts. There will be two long videos to begin with, and the above is the ‘for total beginners’ one. One hour and 14 minutes of erudite information. … Continue reading →

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Revellers Without Cantonese

Posted on December 1, 2010 by cecilie

Ah, Guangdong province! For some, their closest holiday destination, for others, scary black hole of death. Guess which category I belong to. This time we decided to avoid transport hub Guangzhou at all cost, seeing it was the grand super … Continue reading →

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