DISQUS

Kabouterprinses · 9 months ago

This blog made me smile and cry and all that emotion thingies at the same time. i don't know why, your writing moves me... work on that book you were talking about, i will be the first one to buy it.

Love,
Anne

RougeComplex · 9 months ago

You know, Amanda, I've never heard of a musician that would just chat it up with a fan and mosey on into their house for tea and yoga. If more musicians were like you, the world would be one happy place.

Lance is now an official chocolate superhero.

Lilli · 9 months ago

Indeed. On one level, it shows that you are a real person. At the same time, on another level, it makes you seem quite unreal in a world of commercially-created and superficially marketed music artists. It's bizarre that so many musicians have lost (or never had) the ability to honestly connect with fans as fellow humans the way you do. But it's also all the more meaningful that you do.

Isabel · 9 months ago

I think I will eat lots of chocolate and be happy and comfortable in my own, poly, bisexual, weird, fun skin. Yay! And if it makes you feel any better, I flashed my bright red, lacy bloomer bottoms at a party the other night and there is now photographic evidence on my friend's site that I did so. I would blush, but it's fun to just enjoy life and live in the moment. :)

Derek C. · 9 months ago

Amanda - this is your best post since I've started reading this blog. You're an awesome person, and incredibly human. I hope that one day I get the chance to spend a few hours just hanging out with you. Me casa es su casa if you're ever in need of one in Seattle. Kyle Cassidy can attest to the comfiness of our guest futon and the mildness of my stalker-ish-ness. Plus we know how to get our guests rip roaring drunk and stay up way too late on a work night talking about whatever.

Sadly, I'm still of the opinion that twitter will be the downfall of mankind, so I don't have an account. I'm not sure how many LiveJournal stalkers you have, but you could always setup an account and have your twitter automatically fed over there by loudtwitter or livetwitter or one of those random ass services.

MissBurlesque · 9 months ago

Congrats to Lance for coming out and getting a move in! I hope his parents get over it soon.

Thanks to you, Miss Palmer, I am addicted to Twitter.. jeez.... lol

- Miss Nikki

Isidora · 9 months ago

reading about the amazing shows you perform around the globe, makes me wanna cry of gealousy every time i think i'll probably never get the oportunity to be a part of it as audience.
you should think about coming to southamerica. we care a lot about you, but we don't get the chance to be on the map. I give you this link http://potq.cl/2009/02/24/amanda-palmer-sala-ca... This is a music blog from Chile, where you show has been praised like platinium.
Maybe that can be the first step, for you to consider coming here. If you need a place to crash, I can make the arrengements. I can even get you a place to perform. You only have to say so.
Kisses, Isidora.

ps: from Chile, of course.

paisami · 9 months ago

you are such a fantastic person. you make me want to write and draw and sing all at once and make something beautiful in any way i can.

i wish lance and the girl whose apartment you went to all the best. keep changing lives. <3

C · 9 months ago

Even with the set-backs and hard-ships and tragedy, I still wish I had your life. This whole thing just made me smile, and I think I'm going to have a good day from this point on.

Sampire · 9 months ago

Beautiful blog Amanda, you always inspire me. Today there was a violinist at the skytrain (like a subway in Vancouver except it travels above ground.. mostly) station and after tossing him a five I decided to just listen for awhile, I had nowhere to go.

I think so far that's the "time" of my life.

ANYways with all the art you've got you could probably start an online mural of some kind.

Amelie · 9 months ago

Hello here,
Just in case you got that in time, I know some people who would have loved to come to the show in Melbourne but can't attend because it's +18 only and they're only months from it. So the question is : could you ever do a little something before the show for the ones who can't get in ? And create thus happiness, joy, and all that ?
Pleaase ?

Jane · 9 months ago

Amanda, your blogs never fail to blow me away...you're an amazing person.
I can't WAIT to see you tonight!!! Am beyond excitement!!!
And yes, the chocolate martini's at polly's rock

Simone-Élise · 9 months ago

You are so lucky you are not in Boston.
It was about to be spring. But then noooooo, winter was all "do not forget about me!" and dumped another foot on us.
but i will just pretend that i am with you in sunny australia.

jackson · 9 months ago

creative suggestion!
I've been wanting to screenprint a poster for the show of yours I'm treking to in Gainesville, FL at the end of the month. Would that be cool with you? I was thinking of making a batch big enough to sell and split the profits of with you. I just want to break even if I go through the effort to make them.
your thoughts? I'd love to make them for others shows as well!

-jackson

Barsoom · 9 months ago

I had such a fucked up day at work today. But then I read your few words about that girl who's housemate died just a few days before. And that put everything back into the right perspective. There's no reason to be so upset because of some weired customers, it just doesn't matter. It's not important at all.
Thanks for remembering me.

Love,
Olaf

procrastinating · 9 months ago

Ooooh! I LOVE Paul Mcdermott! :D

They did this show once apon a time, it must've been in the late 80's, early 90's called "DAAS KAPITAL", because they were the "Doug Anthony All Star brothers" ... or something. I only ever had one tape of it, which cut out three quaters through the episode, but I think I've memorised it from when I was like, four or something.. . I don't know, my siblings are all older than me.

They are amazing stories. I think Lance deserves all the chocolate in the world.

L · 9 months ago

Doug Anthony All Stars were brilliant...

totalfrog · 9 months ago

Lance's parents sound like assholes. When my uncle came out 25 years ago my strict Catholic grandparents just said "good for you" and my Nan knitted matching jumpers for him and his boyfriend.

See you in Melbourne tonight - if you happen to read this could you please, please, please play in between days for my mum, we have just been through the worst three weeks of our lives and I want to do something nice for her because she has been looking after me and is coming with me to the show tonight.

Christy · 9 months ago

i love reading your blogs and have been following you on twitter for probably a month or so. ( but i've been a fan since the first dresden dolls album came out) i am hooked. you always have the most random things and/or meaningful things to say!! i am counting down till the new orleans,la show. soooo excited ! xox

TikiDoll · 9 months ago

life is always full of unexpected beauty, we just have to be open to it.

tea is bliss
chocolate is bliss
koko black belgain spoil and tea while writing is heaven

Pita · 9 months ago

Absolutely amazing.

sarah · 9 months ago

R.I.P. to all who have died.

You're such a nice person, Amanda. Really.
And woohoo! to Lance + Chocolate + Boyfriends!

I've been drawing as well. Your drawing is still much better.
The snow is awful here. It really is. D: I want warmth.
You need to watch Death Cab for Cutie's Grapevine Fires music video soon! It's touching. The first part of your blog reminds me of it.

lovelovelove you.

Justin · 9 months ago

I would love to see you in atlanta. lol im trying to use the ticker on eventful but im like one of three... its sad. I see youre going to be in south carolina so i forsee a road trip... why not? music and mountains.

L · 9 months ago

Emigrate. We need more people like you.

Espresso martinis. We need more of them too...

Nina_in_Denial · 9 months ago

I kind of wish that I could meet you on a train and take you home and feed you green tea.
Or just have time to do awesome random things in general. My life is way to scheduled.
I'm kinda confused about the Austin thing. Is there going to be a show, or are you just chillin?

Leah · 9 months ago

This is the first time I've ever commented on here even though I've been reading and adoring your blog for ages.

Your story about going to that girl's house is amazing. I'm sure that your presence really helped her through what must be a horrible time.

I cannot wait to see you at the Wellington show and my friends and I are trying to think of something both tasty and healthy to bake for you all :)

Noni · 9 months ago

What a beautiful/terribly sad story. Trust you to stumble across it.

That photo of the intro reminded me immensely of the Cybermen from Doctor Who. And if you don't know who they are, or have never seen the show, you may just have experienced a splinter of fail.

And I'm extremely envious of EVERYONE who went. I've wanted to go to the last AFP/Dolls Aussie tours but for various reasons always miss out by THAT MUCH. Oh well. Next time.

Ashley · 9 months ago

you are a beautiful person.

chaynicole · 9 months ago

<3
as always, fantastic blog. i think i love you more and more with every blog and twitter post. you're just... amazing :] and im totally jealous of the lifestyle you get to live - especially with getting to meet such amazing people!
take dear care of yourself, amanda fucking palmer.

-Chay

Sere · 9 months ago

I know dozens of people have already said it already, but you NEED to write a book.
It doesn't even have to be coherent or have a storyline, everything you write has a freakish sort of superhuman flow to it, and it's quite addictive. You just ooze yourself onto the page, piano, internet, whatever. And it works. And People seem to like it, myself included.

Maybe do a memoir or something when you're 70. I dunno. Your fans demand a book.

Donna · 9 months ago

as for fan artwork. scan it as it comes in and have it projected behind you during the show.

westy · 9 months ago

"5. i still have yet to write my long treatise on how i think the music industry is changing and how we are all a part of that, but i keep getting daunted. hang on. i will."

Looking forward to that shit!

Ireneasauri · 9 months ago

You could post links to the fan art images on Twitter when you add them to the Art Page. : )

noonecanstop · 9 months ago

yes coming out is a tough experience especially when you don't have the support. 1 of my closest friends came out and her dad freaked out he's calmed down a little but never wants to speak to her, "while she's like that", which to me is a story full of"what the fuckery?"
that's sad that her housemate died like that. It's a scary thought and i've seen it too many times. 3 times i had to call the ambulance for my first girlfriend because she would attempt suicide and call me to tell me she loved me and goodbye. Luckily she's still alive (even though we aren't together anymore). Also i watched my mother try to hang herself on Halloween when i was 14. I ran outside and stopped her. So although i have not experienced the death i have brushed shoulders with it.
The art is lovely and i wish i could draw people rather then random bad drawings :P
also the pictures are epic. I want to see you live some day. Hopefully you come to the New Jersey New York Area again some day.
Peaceful Sleep,
ACTS

tyna · 9 months ago

you should go to yoga at 9am on saturday in west palm beach at ballet florida when you come to florida on your way to ft lauderdale...if ya have the time...awesome class but its $10 for an hour. but thought id throw it out there.

sassy54 · 9 months ago

"Making love on a waterbed is like playing tennis against the curtains." Rodney Dangerfield :)

Sara · 9 months ago

I laughed when I saw your comment:
I kind of hate her.

You reminded me of one of my good friends.
I love you Amanda Palmer, and I hope that girl realizes how lucky she is to have just hung out with you.

You're absolutely amazing and have influenced my life in so many ways.

Whoa, why the hell would that woman even lie about that? The chocolate? That's ridiculous.
Life sucks, but we have Amanda Palmer.

I love you.

Sana · 9 months ago

it's strange that people like you exist
it makes me more excited to grow up and expand and all that modern nonsense

DO AN ALL AGES SHOW IN NEW ORLEANS, one eyed jack's in three weeks is 18+...
please come back before one of us dies or loses interest in the work you're currently doing (though i doubt the losing interest part will happen on my end)
thank you thank you thank you for the music and the life

emthequaint · 9 months ago

Hi amanda, i really like this blog. You randomly meeting a fan and hanging out with her..it reminds me of the time I got off the train with this girl and we just decided to hang out at the mall together. We window shopped and ate in this fancy riverboat restaurant for lunch and discussed Obama vs. McCain. I haven't talked with her since but that afternoon was one perfect experience/moment. It'd be nice to share more times like these with anybody we meet.

Oh yeah. Twitter. I shall continue to resist.

Hayley · 9 months ago

Because of you, Amanda, I need to find a fake ID.
I am not a fake ID sort of person. I am not sure how I will get one, and I am scared shitless about using one.
I keep imagining myself getting bounced. And then dragged away by police. And locked up. And having to use my uni fund to pay fines.
But your Auckland gig is R18 and I am only 17, and if I missed out on seeing you play now that I finally have the chance to, I would be devastated and regret it forever. So I'll work something out.
But thought I should check, first, if you mind your fans doing somewhat illegal things in order to see you play. I mean, I could see you having a problem if I killed someone on my quest for live AFP, so more specifically I'm wondering if you mind your underage fans illegally getting into your restricted gigs?

Also, Amanda, you're awesome. I cannot comment on your blog without reminding you just how amazing and fantastic you are :)

Michael · 9 months ago

I am so jealous when I see you have been performing Half Jack. It is my favorite song for reasons that have everything to do with closeted secrets, people's reactions, and death. I always miss your shows for lack of funds; hopefully I can suplement my wages with some busking in the spring (I wonder if it works in rural towns.) If I do make it to a show, you have to sign my ukulele and draw something on the pick guard for me (then I could die content.)

Clare · 9 months ago

I teared up about the girl and your visit to her house. You are such a wonderful woman and I'm sure you made that girls day so much brighter.

jgoldenflame · 9 months ago

gasp... AUSTIN?!! YAY! Fantastic, looking forward to seeing you here. You do know about the OTHER side of SXSW, right? The rest of the city's entertainment scene and all the unsigned artists go into rebellion and have their own shows. The whole city comes alive mixed with shiny big names and little glittery stuck in the crack cabaret. Be sure to look into it.

Kim C. · 9 months ago

Beautifully poignant, per usual, this made me smile the organic "maybe we're not so far off track" kind of smile. Speaking of, I was thrilled to see a rather large bit about you on afterellen.com, and in the event you missed it, you're sandwiched between Rachel Maddow and Annie Leibovitz. I think it's safe to say you've arrived, friend. http://www.afterellen.com/blwe/02-27-09?page=0%2C3

Sally · 9 months ago

i'm still laughing about lance+chocolate, i guess he will eat chocolate and only chocolate for years!! hahaha
(hurray for this and hurray for his boyfriend!!)

i love this blog, it really makes me feel fine just for knowing about you, your days, your life.. everynight i read it before i go to sleep.. thank you =)


love,
sally.

Shiny · 9 months ago

i think all of australia would love it if you moved here.

well, i and my friends would, at least.
because that would= more concerts! :)

virgiltracy · 9 months ago

I was at the Brisbane show having been introduced to your music by my 16 yr old son only 2 weeks ago. Thanks for the experience, it was life changing!!!! My son was pissed off he couldn't go cause of the over 18 only policy at the Tivoli. I got him a signed shirt so that made it better. Your album and all the Dolls work are now on my ipod.(Thanks Andrew). Hope we see you in town again soon Amanda. You'll know me I will be the oldest guy in the audience.

Handy Andy · 9 months ago

well, I am Virgil Tracy's 16 year old son, Andrew. I was first herd Amanda's 2 years back, by a good friend. Loved it ever since. Yes, I SO wanted to go your Brisbane gig Mandy, but because of the Tivoli bullshit rules about not letting people under the age of 18 to go to concerts, which gives me the shits. I missed out on a Toto Gig as well last year.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE COME BACK TO BRISBANE AMANDA AT A VENUE WHERE I CAN COME SEE YOU!!!

kReEsTaL · 9 months ago

This post explains why I love you and your music so much. *sigh* You're the greatest, and you should really write a book.

David · 9 months ago

Flying to Adelaide tomorrow to see you (Sydney was sold out, damn your popularity); tomorrow night should be awesomesauce. :D

Trash · 9 months ago

mmmm.... chocolate martini at polly’s *drool* it really is so good!

I can't wait til you come to perth, i'm going to both the friday and saturday shows. There is nothing i want more than to be able to meet you and have a chat. My life is a bit hectic at the moment, i think i'm in the process of losing a best friend of 8 years, just due to ignorance and selfishness. I know i by no means have it bad, especially what with the bushfires and stories like lance and the girl who lost her housemate, but it still makes me sad. you, however, make me happy. I have been counting down the days to your shows for a while now!! You really are so human and real. I love this. and high five for belly love! =D

Thanks so much for putting me and my friend on the guest list, i had fun putting up the posters (and wearing them too!). Hopefully i'll be able to meet you at some point over the weekend.

so much love for you

love C
xox

Mike · 9 months ago

Hey AFP, I wish I'd heard you were touring NZ earlier, I would've made a trip up to Wellington to see you! First time visiting your blog, good stuff!. Love the social experiment with Joshua Bell below; who wouldn't stop like those children and listen, even if for 5 minutes, if the person performing is talented (and throw them some dosh!)? Perhaps the current financial melt-down will do the world some good in the end (note: please don't take that as a red flag to bash capitalists or their ilk, or label me as one, just making a comment in passing, no harm intended!).
PS While in NZ (if you haven't been here before) try Hokey Pokey, either ice cream or chocalate. 1 of the things Kiwi's miss when their overseas! See ya.

trent · 9 months ago

thank you for the brisbane show..... i wish for you there were 1000's of people. for me i like it that it was just us.
for me it was an emotional opening to the show, not sure why but i loved every bit.

thank you
thank you
thank you

trentjv

armyoflarry · 9 months ago

Amanda, you got me to join twitter. I'm scared. Does it bite? It sounds like you are a little fearful of it too from your recent blogs, but yet it is shiny and new. I resisted myspace and facebook for a really long time, and ended up giving in so I thought why bother fighting this one?

Your life sounds strange and wonderful in Melbourne. It seems like you might belong there.

Shakti · 9 months ago

Most childhood allergies ARE outgrown...Lance's mother may have been ignorant of that fact, rather than lying and he may have really been allergic when he was small. Her reaction to his coming out is still odious, though.

quent · 9 months ago

hey amanda,
thanx so much for the big blog!
i haven't read it yet,
i didn't know you blogged
'cause it wasn't on twitter.
I'm trying to get on a good sleeping pattern schedule...
one that I prefer.... so i am going to read later on today..
if that means anything to ya..... love and peace...out...

Hallor · 9 months ago

oh I don't know what to say, except from that I probably should say ~something~ since this entry made me cry like a little bitch. especially the part about the girl who's flatmate had died. And I don't know how to put this without making it sound daft, but you really are such a wonderful person and I really need to say this.

Any future plans of coming to northern Europe? I would be able to die happy if I ever had the possibility to see you live.

much love <3

feeblemind · 9 months ago

Same as the first commenter said. This made me laugh out loud then all quiet with feeling sad and touched and gorgeously happy at the same time. Happy because you were there at that difficult moment for the girl. The drawing you made at that girl's house just said it all.

On the fan art. I've been pondering this myself a while ago. Something involving sending stuff around to the fans and have them distribute it in their hometown and then taking it down and making it some kind of traveling circus. It shouldn't just be sitting in one heap. It could be used in the places you play in. Have the cities decorated a few weeks before the show as an alternative promotion tool. Like when you asked your fans to write Who killed afp on walls etc. I don't know, something like that. Let it live, pass around, interact.

Oh and more important than writing about changing the industry is actually changing the industry, "like you do..."

Lorelle · 9 months ago

What an astounding beautiful and INSPIRING entry! Isn't it marvelous how life can be that inspiring?

I want to write a story now about a boy who thought he couldn't eat chocolate all his life and then found he could--it would be beautiful!!

So sad about his parents though--how can they love him and be that cruel?

kracklebeest · 9 months ago

this was your best blog yet.

i feel for lance, being a gay kid and having both of my parents know and love me even MORE for it i feel really bad that kids out there are still going through shit that should be history now. if we were going to hell why would god or goddess or whoever is up there make us so different?

and i told my mom about the chocolate scenario and we both almost died. life without chocolate!?!? le gasp! but he has alot to look forward to! (tell him to stay away from lindt extra dark cocoa bar, it tastes like burnt coffee beans, tree bark and just general grossness shoved in a butt)

and PLEASE tell the girl who lost her friend that i give her SO much credit for going through all of that.

Penelope · 9 months ago

Your Melbourne show last night was glorious - thanks so much for coming back.

alxjpow · 9 months ago

Hey Amanda- just to add: Yes our tickets in Melbourne cost ~$50 too >-< that said::: TOTALLY WORTH IT. I totally loved apré moi.. you should release some kind of cover album..seriously! Thanks for signing my BUTTERFLY NET! I will make sure every butterfly returns safely to it's (very hot and very windy) home! Anyway, last night was the first time I saw you.. because I couldn't afford it..... or get away with wagging school.. and I am sooo glad. Everyone, the fans the danger ensemble and ('course) you, were amazing people!!! Anyway, you better become a uke goddess now that you have that uke chord book :D

Rampantly fan-girling,
The Guy With The Butterfly Net

Tasha · 9 months ago

Is there someway the art could be incorporated into your shows? I'm not sure how as you use rather minimalist sets (from what I've seen, never having been to one myself), but I'm sure it could be done. I think that would be a nice thing to do.

tea · 9 months ago

you're amazing. i'm from nz, but just under 18 so unable to go to your show.
missing out on a life experience, no doubt. i adore yooooou.
x

Els · 9 months ago

Amanda, what a gorgeous post.

'good things happen and bad things happen. and also, bad things happen and good things happen.
it is always like this.'

Ain't that the way it is.

So i moved to Sydney from London a few months ago only knowing one person here. I listened to 'Delilah' about 15 times a day to get me through the first few weeks before my soul could feel anywhere close to strong. I swear that song sped things up, reminded me to kick my legs. I'm moving to melbourne, where i know no-one, in a few months. Just for kicks. i love hearing your positivity about the place, even shining through your sad, sad story about your new 18 year old friend. One connection dies, another lights up.

Dude you are a huge inspiration to a lot of women. People like you give me the confidence to not give up on working for piddling little things like more time to write, more time to dance, more time to do yoga. More time to emerge and live in ways most of society is too scared and closed to deal with. You rock, man!

Astica · 9 months ago

Y'know, its possible to be allergic to a type of food, and then grow out of it later. My flatmate used to be allergic to gluten, and couldnt eat barely anything good, then it just eventually stopped making her sick, so, although I dont know the full story, its possible that Lances mother wasnt lying about the allergy.

Although on the basis of her homophobia and the possibility that she was lying, I'm still inclined to dislike her.

May · 9 months ago

Shit, this blog made me cry...mostly in a good way. Thanks xxx

Sarah Ault · 9 months ago

i just can't explain how phenomenal you are. really?


i can only hope that one day, i have fans that respect and look up to me, half as much as yours do you

Amy · 9 months ago

I didnt want this out there for everyone to read, but I was being denied of sending out any letter. All friends and family of Miss. Palmer you are extremely lucky. I just want to get to see this one show in case I should pass on. Please dont judge me and be open to my ideas and words. Thank you. I appreciate the kindness about this from everyone.
Amy Cooper


Dear Miss Palmer,
My name is Amy Cooper. I admit I'm completely in love with your music and therefore you. I love your blogs and really have no idea if you'll actually answer this, but Im highly hopeful you will. I was wanting to ask if theres any way you could add a Dallas date to your tour??? I would travel to Houston, but I cant afford it due to all of my medical bills and the disease I have. Its extremely rare and not generally found in women under 40, but I was diagnosed when I was 12. Its called Trigeminal Neuralgia aka "The Suicide Disease". They say it is the worst pain known to man and many sufferers do commit suicide. Which explains the name. There is no sure fire treatment for this condition and since then I've also been diagnosed with a heart condition called Reflex Postural Hypotension Tackycardia as well as a blood disorder called Von Wildebrandts Disease. I generally use a cane and I can barely leave my house. The only time I do go out is for doctor appointments. I've had major brain surgery to try and correct the TN. It was a fail and now I'm considered inoperable. I don't have control over my face anymore. The things we take for granted. I can't be kissed, or touched on the face at all. The cold and wind are unbearable. Washing my hair and face are the most difficult things to do and they also did a full mouth extraction and I now wear dentures because they thought it would help the pain. I'm 25 now. All of my friends and family have abandoned me because they don't like to see me in pain. I hide it very well, but sometimes you cannot help it. I've been dreaming of seeing you perform. Every time you post another blog about how fantastic one of your shows was I get excited, but also sad knowing that I can't see it for myself. I am not writing this for pity or sympathy. I'd like to be able to do something to get money for new research. The Trigeminal Neualgia Association and I speak often. They would like to add me to the board of directors in my area but can't until my pain is kinda under control. I also have seizures now because of an allergic reaction to one of the anti-seizure medications they tried out on me. I might as well be a guinea pig. They just like to keep me doped up now. I've had this for 14 years now. I'm asking I guess for a dream to be fulfilled. I just want to get to see one of your concerts. It is my dream. There is no way for me to get to Houston or even pay for a ticket. I'm pretty ashamed even asking you for something like this. I have all of The Dresden Doll cd's as well as yours, Who Killed Amanda Palmer. I love you and the things you do to help people. I stay in my room all the time with my little dogs. I have 3 min-pins named Lily, Lola, and Luey. They keep me company. And I listen to music. Thats pretty much my life. I also have a hoodie and hat that I asked for for my birthday last year. So, I guess I'm asking if there is any way possible for you to make a wish come true? Thank you for your time.
Love Always,
Amy Cooper

V · 9 months ago

I apologize-this has absolutely nothing to do with this (more somber) post.

I was over at Yahoo News (yahoo.com) and doing their crossword puzzle...#45 Down is "--- Killed Amanda Palmer" (2008 Amanda Palmer Album)

Thought you might get a kick out of that.

Jessica · 9 months ago

Heehee, awesome. You're probably the only one on Yahoo News that got that. :P

Em · 9 months ago

Thank you Amanda for putting on a wonderful show in Melbourne. (It was worth me getting home at 1.30am, getting up at 7am to make it in for a 9am lecture, teaching little kids karate and passing out soon afterwards in bed).

Thank you also for being so open, so raw to a room full of strangers at the Corner, more so on your blog here too.

My only regret... to stop embarrassing myself infront of you. (First at the DD concert of 06).

Much love,

Em (that crazy asian that asked you about Runs in the family at the signing).

L · 9 months ago

When in Fremantle, get your uke down to Little Creatures and enjoy a beer or three overlooking the water at sunset.

And check out the Sculpture By The Sea exhibit down on Cottesloe Beach while enjoying our wide open, cloudless blue skies...

Natalierose · 9 months ago

"it’s the shit/downfall of humanity."

It's true. Twitter gnaws on my soul.

I hope Lance's parents come around, and realize that love is love. Why did his mother lie to him about chocolate in the first place? That's such a strange thing to do... But it must've been amazing to share in that experience with him.

Thanks for sharing the story about the girl on the tram. It feels like the universe wanted you two to meet.

Kirrabelle Lovell · 9 months ago

Okay, I just have to say that your show in Adelaide last night was AMAZING. The best show I've been to for a long time. It was fabulous, I love you! The Danger Ensemble were very very cool, I am definitely looking out for them when the are back in Oz. You should come back to Adelaide for the Fringe and Festival next year to see their play and hang out in our city when Adelaide becomes RAdelaide. You are excellent, best wishes for what I see on your tour page as still heaps more shows. You are an amazing performer, plus do all this great writing and fairly interesting drawing. Keep doing it! ox :)

Jessica · 9 months ago

Painfully beautiful. How do you have the fortune to cross paths with such interesting people? I want to see the world...the Midwest has only ever been more of the same.

I revere the way you look at things. It's poetic and profound, and lets me find comfort even in terrible places. Keep writing. You're one of the few people left anymore that's actually adding something -important- to the world.

jgoldenflame · 9 months ago

gasp... AUSTIN?!! YAY! Fantastic, looking forward to seeing you here. You do know about the OTHER side of SXSW, right? The rest of the city's entertainment scene and all the unsigned artists go into rebellion and have their own shows. The whole city comes alive mixed with shiny big names and little glittery stuck in the crack cabaret. Be sure to look into it!

Ella · 9 months ago

Collage it, woman. Print it off or ask people to send it and make the biggest damn collages in the world. Then paper houses with them or something.

spectorkitty · 9 months ago

I've never written on anyones blog before, but this was too weird to not. I have a friend whose parents told him he was allergic to chocolate when he was little because they thought he ate too much of it. Then forgot to ever tell him he wasn't really allergic. I had made an awesome chocolate cake, and he told me he couldn't eat it because he was allergic. I thought how terrible that would be, I mean chocolate?! I couldn't fathom it. Then last year, on his birthday, they had a chocolate cheesecake for him. He said, don't you remember, I'm allergic? They said oh yeah, we forgot, you're not really, we just told you that. Wow. I actually thought that was one of the most terrible things I'd ever heard. He now is eating candy bars, trying them all, because he's never had snickers or a twix, or chocolate brownies. anyway, please tell Lance to savor every bite, and I'd love to make him my famous chocolate death cake someday!

meghan · 9 months ago

please please. you need to move here.
please!

Santi Gabanti! · 8 months ago

I second that.
Australia (Brisbane, uhem) would be so much better with Amanda Fucking Palmer here.
But don't be scared if we all show up at your doorstep!

I reall wish I wasnt flipping through your blog and seeing photos of your Australian tour because it makes me wish I was 18 already!
Did you know, the Brisbane show was 18 or over? yup.

Thanks Amanda Fucking Palmer for being just so fucking amazing!

kari_sinkko · 9 months ago

Times and place where kept secret. I didn't even see you pass by. Echo's of you where on the minds of my friends, I was in their shadow. Such is life.

Charles · 7 months ago

That bald guy in the pictures looks awesome.

yoga bikram · 4 months ago

This is such a great blog I have enjoyed my time reading it very much!