When Joe Cocker spat on me

What I notice so far is that I haven’t talked about the camera that creates my camera-eye, or as it is properly known, POV (Point Of View). (I intend making some technical, practical, philosophical and esoteric observations about that a little later.)

But first… some day-to-day stuff. Starting work at 6am every day, or working 16 hour days is common. (For me it has been).

Glamorous? Can be. Having a quiet cup of tea with Audrey Hepburn counts in that category I believe.

Contradictory? Being 40cm away from a singing Joe Cocker sounds pretty cool, until you realize that you are getting covered in saliva.

Frustrating? Being one missed phone call away from working with Michael Jackson.

Doubly frustrating? Doing work for Ronnie Woods (Rolling Stones) and not getting paid.

Thrilling? Dangling my legs out of a helicopter while filming.

Dangerous? Being literally blown 15 meters (and landing on my arse) after getting too close to the blast of a Top-Fuel Dragster. (Yes I had been warned, but did I listen?)

Interesting? I have also enjoyed chatting/debating/arguing with Malcolm McLaren (re: Sex Pistols fame)

Pushing The Envelope? I worked about 5 years in Research & Development (R&D) of Digital Cinematography BEFORE it became what it is today. We came up with some new techniques, new solutions, and dare I say… inventions.

Well, before all of this begins to sound like a verse from Bruce Springstein’s song “Glory Days”, I should mention the downside of the 24/7 lifestyle I was leading … that my family constantly reminded me of having missed my son’s birthday and having slept through Xmas.

(my next blog I will call How I Slept Through Xmas)