My comedy career began in 1971, which proves I have no comic timing. In 1971 there were no comedy clubs, no comedy agents and not much comedy future. Inspired by Spike Milligan, John Dowie embarked on his comedy career in a time when such a thing was virtually unheard of, and then, just as alternative comedy began to be recognised by popular culture, he quit. And so began his next obsession – riding his bike. Having been blessed (or cursed) with an addictive personality, Dowie quickly realises that what was once a simple hobby – cycling – will soon become something very different... This book follows a similar route to his cycling habits: it meanders from place to place, occasionally gets lost but is unfailingly entertaining. Wending his way through France and Holland, round the lanes of Norfolk and over the hills of Devon, Dowie expertly leads his readers on a delightful journey through the trials, tribulations and triumphs of his life so far.
With a full-color gallery of artist John Dowie's works, this exciting new book celebrates eight decades of artistic achievement by a great Australian sculptor, painter, and writer. Editor Tracey Lock-Weir charts Dowie's progress over the years and her informative essay is illuminated by John Dowie's own humorous writings.
With a full-color gallery of artist John Dowie's works, this exciting new book celebrates eight decades of artistic achievement by a great Australian sculptor, painter, and writer. Editor Tracey Lock-Weir charts Dowie's progress over the years and her informative essay is illuminated by John Dowie's own humorous writings.
Adventures In Religion is the title of the radio program that John Graham Lake began in July, 1935. According to an interview with his eldest son, Jack, that radio station was among the first, if not the first radio stations in the Inland Empire of the Spokane Valley of Eastern Washington State. Lake was a progressive thinker and decided to use the new media of radio to preach the Kingdom of God and boast of the wonders of the Lord Jesus Christ. It seems that the overall theme of his program plan was to tell of the miracle working power of the gospel of the Kingdom of heaven in his age. It proved to be among that last public messages of his ministry, just prior to his death in September of 1935. This book speaks through nearly a century of the growth of the body of Christ and is still a great encouragement today. His teachings are timeless and his faith in the miracle power of Jesus Christ is infectious. These radio sermonettes are sure to excite your soul.
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