tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435065948620169670.post5333428777716516544..comments2023-08-29T03:31:24.755-07:00Comments on Under the Burning Bridge: Preview of Lyon's Light Festival 2012Fripouillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14321346986665375480noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435065948620169670.post-85523179964125661632016-10-17T03:37:12.387-07:002016-10-17T03:37:12.387-07:00Hello Rose
Like you I found this site while lookin...Hello Rose<br />Like you I found this site while looking for info about Roy. I knew him when he worked in London, going back over 40 years now. I was in my first housing job, 20 years old, and Roy was this life force that roped me into his campaign to house homeless families into empty houses waiting on demolition. Often referred to as squatting! I've never forgotten him or the lessons he taught me and I often think of him even though many years have passed. Best wishes, Chris JenkinsChris Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02491685429323638757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435065948620169670.post-19759662259913686802013-01-10T12:05:27.071-08:002013-01-10T12:05:27.071-08:00Hello rossylass.
Ah, Roy Murphy. He was a charism...Hello rossylass.<br /><br />Ah, Roy Murphy. He was a charismatic man, larger than life and an inspiration for those, like myself, who worked at Shelter. Like all those who are driven by a cause, he had almost limitless energy, conviction and a will to be heard. We wouldn't see him often as he'd be out and about all over the place, lobbying, visiting, and otherwise making sure that homelessness did not become a hidden issue. He could be coleric when he thought he had to be, just as his charming persuasion was extremely hard to resist. But when he showed up at the offices we would be over the moon to see him. <br /><br />Roy was never going to live long, as you say, but the consciences he stirred, the actions he made happen, and the sheer goodness of the man all mean that he shall be remembered for much longer, and for many more right reasons, than many who shall live longer, yet achieve much less...<br />Fripouillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321346986665375480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435065948620169670.post-25297522456186669622013-01-10T04:43:14.757-08:002013-01-10T04:43:14.757-08:00Hi Fripouille,
From time to time I have a look to ...Hi Fripouille,<br />From time to time I have a look to see what the web throws up about Roy Murphy and I found you. <br />Sadly, Roy died in 1995 (well he was never going to live long was he?). I was his partner for many years and miss him a lot. I can't think of anyone today who speaks as forcefully for people who need a voice. He was a one off and the forces and influences which gave him his strength and passion were also his undoing in the end. Ah well...c"est la vie. He is probably spinning in his grave about politiics today! <br />I wrote a song about Roy, which I plan to send to someone who may set it to music. He was a legend in his own lifetime and should be remembered. Don't know whether it will come off though.<br />Best wishes,<br />Rose<br />rossylasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11951628298823831301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435065948620169670.post-34413612001588376512012-12-07T02:18:29.533-08:002012-12-07T02:18:29.533-08:00Hi Ruth, and the lights where you live sound charm...Hi Ruth, and the lights where you live sound charming! I mean, these massive displays are all very well but they do cost a fortune. Still, if that's what ze peepul want then that's fine.<br /><br />As to filming the finished piece I have been snowed under with translation work this last 2 days so I wasn't able to go yesterday. Today's not possible either for the same reason, and I'm off to Aix-en Provence tomorrow but will try to visit them if I get back in time.<br /><br />Oh and by the way I haven't forgotten the bouchon and silk trade ideas you mentioned, don't worry. But, and again, it's finding the time to get them done.<br /><br />Have an excellent day.Fripouillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321346986665375480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435065948620169670.post-3345948462773225932012-12-06T08:07:12.961-08:002012-12-06T08:07:12.961-08:00Gosh how clever and grand! You certainly have the ...Gosh how clever and grand! You certainly have the edge Frip.Looking forward to seeing the finished piece.<br />İn the little town where i am the Christmas lights will be turned on tomorrow...one high st and 1 Xmas tree.Sweet.<br />Ruth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com