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I actually did have a delicious chicken curry a few days ago but it was a divine plate of homemade spaghetti bolognese last night that really put satisfied my appetite!

You actually weren't far off in that comment. Gorbachev and Bill Turnbull within a day of each other.

I am getting strong intuitive ' rumblings in my stomach '. I can feel movement brewing-I think we are heading for a third official hit to make a trio cluster pretty soon....

On this day in 2001 american actor Troy Donahue died aged 65 . As a young man he was spotted by Hollywood producer William Asher and director James Sheldon on a diner in Malibu and they insisted he have a screen test. With Columbia Pictures. Alas it was unsuccessful but he was to get a second chance when famous discoverer of male heart throbs and pin ups Hollywood talent agent Henry Willson signed him up. He also represented or discovered Rock Hudson, Guy Madison, Tab Hunter, Robert Wagner, Rory Calhoun, Clint Walker and John Saxon. His speciality was casting male talent but he did also discover actresses like Rhonda Fleming and helped in Lana Turners earlier career development. Troy Donahue is a stage name-created by Willson as it seemed more marketable than his real name Merle Johnson jnr. Troys career in film and television acting began in 1957. After a few uncredited small roles his first credited role was in The Tarnished angels (1957) the leading cast being Rock Hudson, Robert Stack and Dorothy Malone . A movie about a disillusioned world war one flying ace pilot spending his time during the great depression of the 1930s touring rural air shows with his wife, son and mechanic in tow. A Journalist (Hudsons role) was intrigued by the 'gypsy' lifestyle constantly touring and not settling down of the former war hero but was disappointed at his cavalier treatment of friends and family. He has romantic designs on the pilots wife but tragedy ensures before there is any possibility of a happy ever after. Other film credits include The Crowded Sky(1960) co-starring Dana Andrews and Rhonda Fleming, Susan Slade (1961) in which Troy was the lead actor starring with Connie Stevens and Dorothy McGuire, The Perfect Furlough (1958) with husband and wife acting duo Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, A Distant Trumpet(1964) a west in which his leading lady was also his wife at the time Suzanne Pleshette and martial arts movie Low Blow(1986). Troy married 4 times , with at least one of his exes alleging cruel treatment by him but had one child with a woman he had a very brief fling with. He was not aware of his sons existence until the early 1980s until he ran into the woman again. Donahue struggled with drug and alcohol addiction ,regularly consuming huge quantities of cocaine and vodka. A period of financial ruin and homelessness living in a bush in Central Park New York followed. After his fourth marriage broke down in 1981 he sought help for his problems and went on to join alcoholics anonymous- which he credits with helping him get his life back on track and alcohol free. He eventually returned to Hollywood from New York after moving because he felt he didn't know how to fit in with all the changes in Hollywood. He had sucess as a jobbing actor but was never to receive his previous levels of recognition again. Infact after he died in 2001 Joan Collins, who was a friend, expressed surprise at how little attention and reaction his death received .

Just realised I never posted anything for yesterday! Totally forgot with having a mad busy day and snatches of sleep. So here it is belatedly.. On September 1st (yesterday) in 1997 Hungarian International footballer Zoltan Czibor died aged 68. He played for Hungarys national team from 1949-1956. A death that most likely received. much less news coverage and media attention than it would have usually got because of the death of Princess Diana the day before in a car crash.

Tom Jones says Shirley Bassey scuppered a planned jubilee duet because she wanted to perform solo | Daily Mail Online Mystery solved. Seems Shirley wanted to perform solo at the Jubilee but others wanted her to duet with Tom Jones which she scuppered/refused.

Gone fir Stanley Baxter this time, giving EU bigwig and political architect Jacques Delors a respite.

British newsreader and television presenter for the BBC Moira Stuart celebrates her 73rd birthday today.

Dutch football player football Ruud Gullit celebrates his 60th birthday today. He played for the Dutch national team for over ten years and has also played for premiership teams Chelsea and Newcastle United.

Austrian tennis player Barbara Paulus celebrates her 52nd birthday today. She retired in 2001 after a 15 year career and won seven WTA tournaments.

Very sad news. Never heard a bad word or rumour against him which is rare in showbiz.

The last remaining Bee Gee Barry Gibb celebrates his 76th birthday today.

Not at all! I am just trying to illustrate that I am a guy capable of being versatile! I've always found it helps when I'm out and about! Besides the enema is real not just a metaphor-underestimate it at your peril....

Two professional divers celebrate their birthdays today .One and up and coming promising new talent and another a diver established as one of Italys best. Greek diver Theofilos Afthinos, who has competed internationally and is seen as a potential Greek hope in future compettitions celebrates his 21st birthday today. Italian Olympic diver Giovanni Tocci celebrates his 28th birthday today.

On this day in 1969 Italian American professional boxer Rocky Marciano died in a plane crash aged 45 as did two others. He boxed professionally between 1947- 1955 and held the World heavyweight boxing title from 1952 to 1956. The only heavyweight champion to finish his career undefeated . Marciano is regarded one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. His fighting style was famous for its relentless nature. He died the day before his 46th birthday in a flight from Chicago to Des Moines Iowa in a private jet alongside two others, including 28 year old Frankie Farrell- who was the oldest son of senior organised crime figure Lew Farrell. Adverse weather conditions caused spatial disorientation in a relatively inexperienced pilot according to investigators. Unknown to Rocky there was a surprise birthday party waiting for him in Iowa. His widow Barbara died five years after the crash from lung cancer aged 46.

American actor Richard Gere turns 73 today.. He has stared in numerous films for over 45 years including, An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) with Debra Winger, American Gigolo (1980) with Lauren Hutton, Final Analysis (1992) with Kim Basinger and Uma Thurman, Primal Fear (1996) and last but not least the legendary movie Pretty Woman (1990) opposite Julia Roberts .. He also played a media mogul in British television drama motherfatherson in 2019 alongside the late Helen McCrory who played his ex wife.

Mikhail Gorbachev a 'hit' for me in this pool.

I think it will. The brew long in the making will be poured into teacups aplenty for the rest of 2022.

Thanks! I actually want with Delors so as not to be predictable but Angela Lansbury is a solid pick.

Jacques Delors for me

British Reality television star Rogan O'Connor celebrates his 33rd birthday today. He has appeared in shows such as Ex on the Beach, The Challenge as well as becoming a prominent member of UK male strippers act The Dreamboys and an Instagram fitness model with a huge following.

On this day in 2010 american wrestler J.C Bailey died aged 27 in his sleep from a brain aneurysm. It is believed to have been caused by some of the repeated trauma and injuries to his head when taking part in the sport over the years, particularly the more combative versions of wrestling.

American Tennis player Andy Roddick celebrates his 40th birthday today.

On this day twenty years ago in 2002, former British racing car driver Lance Macklin died aged 82 . He took part in fifteen Formula one world championships races with a career that had its big debut in 1952.

I wish you'd been a little more daring and posted a screen still from Call me by your name!!