James O'Brien

James O'Brien

Born: Lismore / Widjabul Wia-Bal - Bundjalung Live : Sydney / Gadigal - Eora Also : Brisbane, Bourke, Renmark, Wagga, Perth Pronouns : He/him/his.

Shadows Of Mowtown

Damo and I arrived right on the dot of seven, as we were keen to maximise our drinking and schmoozing time with the other “very important people”. Damien said he … Read the rest “Shadows Of Mowtown”

Goat Island

Convict Rock

Goat Island, which is located west of the Harbour Bridge near Balmain: was once the headquarters for the Sydney Water Police; was once the principal gunpowder store for NSW; and … Read the rest “Goat Island”

Sunday, Sunday

It’s Sunday afternoon, it’s warm in Sydney and I have just been watching “The Winner Takes It All”, the television special about ABBA. Although it was about the 800th time … Read the rest “Sunday, Sunday”

The Pianist

I went to a preview of the new Polanski film, “The Pianist” yesterday. The Pianist was adapted by U.K. playwright/screenwriter Ronald Harwood (The Dresser) from the autobiography of Wladyslaw Szpilman, … Read the rest “The Pianist”

Still Walkin

Yvette rang this morning – woke me up – and suggested I walk down through Kings Cross via Woolloomoolloo. What a great suggestion, but unfortunately the walk turned into something … Read the rest “Still Walkin”