Durandy

Duran Duran archivist, curating the world's largest collection of DD posters/memorabilia; author of three books on the band; founder of Durandy Productions LLC

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Pouring my heart out on the page as I sign books today…. forever grateful.

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We’ll cross that bridge when we find it… and we did.

Karl Maskell was spectacular in guiding us through London’s majesty - and reducing me to a puddle of grateful happiness, relishing every second in the company of a very dear friend.

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@duranduran The homing angels in my head, gathered in the place where our heroes' journey began... which would then launch our own Duranie stories.

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A wonnnderful Den this morning with brand new faces!

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One of the best ways to spend a cold, overcast day: while raindrops patter a ceaseless rhythm against the window, I remain comfortable and cozy, immersed in archival work, warmed by the Duranie fire that burns within me. And a small space heater.

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@duranduran This... is the reason for my strange behavior. It's what keeps my torch lit and waving, what makes my world feel so far beyond ordinary. This is the relentless, beloved answer to the question, 'is there anyone out there?' Yes. Always.

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@duranduran Spending quality time with Simon is a pleasure beyond measure.

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@duranduran Home from Europe, back to work!

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I hope the Den on November 7th can be filled with happy electric faces sharing their concert stories! So much to discuss with the passion between us…Make room to Zoom next weekend!

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On the first plane, bound for London - but not for the reason we’d prefer. We’re missing tonight’s spectacle, but we’ve had the best show we could ask for over the past two weeks.

Destined for home, but taking so much of London, Brum, Edinburgh, and Milan with us.

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@duranduran I hope tonight reminds you how you became a Duranie in the first place and why you’ll always be.

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@duranduran Wishing everyone in London a frighteningly fantastic time with the band! May your memories be precious, your joy feel overwhelming, and your cheeks grow sore from smiling. e, and why you’ll always be.

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It was a perfect finish to a most magnificent visit in Milan.

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Arianna also brought some DD treasures for me… always a great accompaniment to a meal!

Just by pure chance, we ended up seated beneath an array of framed images on the wall - including a promo ad for ‘A View to a Kill’. Ahhh, that ol’ reliable Universe having some fun…

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Tonight was our last social event, venturing out to a beautiful restaurant, Bistrot Stendhal City Life, to meet my dear friend Arianna Silvestri and her sister, Gabriella. The two were just priceless as Arianna played interpreter and conversation flowed like fine Italian wine.

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We finally got our gelato on!

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A few more shots around Milan, including the fashion district! Tremendous style, history, and flavor around every corner.

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I met so many terrific fans, each keeping my heart busy in a cycle of swelling and melting. Beautiful, distinctive, utterly wonderful Italian women keeping the flames of DD devotion burning bright.

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And what a show! Years rolled back, limbs grew sore, voices were destroyed as a room of passionate Duranies danced, sang, and connected!