“Never assume anything! This group has SPLIT UP! You are no more New Order than I am! You may have two thirds but dont assume you have the rights to do anything NEW Ordery ‘cos you dont (sic) I’ve still got a third! But am open to negotiation.” – Au contraire mon former amies. Blue-collar-y former New Order Bassist Peter Hook insists that since he has left the ’80s synth band the group has indeed broken up; poor grammar and spelling intact. He might even sue their asses.[Myspace]
“Hey, you kids, get off of that lawn!” If you’re opinionated, you get a reputation for being difficult. – The voice of Mr. Burns, Smithers, Principal Skinner and a dozen other beloved characters, Harry Shearer addresses being made out to be the crotchety member of the Simpsons cast due to his frank and public comments about Simpsons negotations. Let’s hope Shearer got some of that monstrous $71.9 million week opening. [Time Out New York]
“I’m like Madonna, I’m not afraid to offend.” – Mario Armando Lavandeira (née Perez Hilton) compares his edgy brand of blogging to the transgressive career of the Material Girl. [NY Times]
