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Yeah, I know this has been done before but I absolutley loved this topic!!!New members can leave their input this way too!!

I mean, come on....

What hot blooded Duranie can honestly say that she doesn't go absolutley insane when she sees a picture of Nick Rhodes circa Arcadia?

I know I do, but that might be just me.

Anyways....

Here's a couple of guys who I think are absolutley gorgeuos in make up...

Adam Ant
Nick Rhodes
Gary Tibbs(an Ant) ;)
Terry Lee Mail (another Ant)
David Sylvian
John Taylor
David Bowie

Ok, there's more but I think I should stop to momentarily wipe the drool off my keyboard....

So share your opinions and feel absolutley free to put up a picture of the painted man/men that make your mouth water, your body heat rise, and your heart go "Gu-Gong"!!


Rio

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I dabbled in make-up a bit in my New Wave/New Romantic phase.  Almost got myself killed!  It's fine in the sophisticated city, but in the suburbs, "that kinda stuff don't go 'round here, boy!"

BTW, in this campaign season, you'll hear pundits talk about "middle America."  Remember
when they say "middle America,"
they mean,
"that-kinda-stuff don't-go-'round-here-boy America"
;D

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So share your opinions and feel absolutley free to put up a picture of the painted man/men that make your mouth water, your body heat rise, and your heart go "Gu-Gong"!!


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Weeeeeeeeeeelllllll...;D I think it's pretty obvious who my choice would be!

Martin L. Gore!

http://www.martinleegore.com/Martin1985leatherdress.jpg
Oooooooooohhhh...

I posted on the other thread too, a long time ago, and said some of the same people (i.e. Nick Rhodes, David Sylvian), but I can't think of any others at the moment. You can't go wrong with Martin though!!! Yummy...:P

Absolutely Vile

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Would you like to add Boy George? Is he as yummy as he looks? ;D


Howard
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Ummm.... probably not, he makes a good looking girl but, not for me ;D ;).

Yeah, he is a good looking guy in makeup but I wouldn't put him on my list ;).


Rio

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Wow, I think I'll be adding Martin Gore to MY list too!!! Wow!!! :-*




Rio
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I think so,too. I was drooling over that pic as well. :-* :D

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Wow, I think I'll be adding Martin Gore to MY list too!!! Wow!!! :-*




Rio
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Yes, he is yummy, isn't he?? :D I have lots more pics of Martin...an entire file full of them! :)

Absolutely Vile

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I can't believe no one mentioned Robert Smith.... he's like THE man in makeup... aside from myself at times
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I mentioned Robert Smith in the old thread. He isn't what I would say glamourous in makeup, and I don't think it made him sexy. It certainly made him unique though. Thing is, he still does it, though, and it just doesn't look good anymore. But then again, so does Martin. (Well, eyeliner anyway, I think.) Speaking of which, here's another pic. Last one, I promise! ;D

Absolutely Vile

http://www.martinleegore.com/Depeche1980sa.jpg

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It's been a few years since I dabbled, but, yes, I used to wear quite a bit. At one time (late '70s, early '80s) I always wore kohl eyeliner and often mascara (this was before Duran and Adam, I'll have you know!). Usually I wore sepia eyeshadow too for that dark, sultry look. I also wore black nailvarnish most days. Hardly ever wore lipstick (didn't like the taste) or rouge (made me look like a clown). But my eyes were spectacular....!  :)

best wishes
Huw
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Hey Huw,How ya doing? Long time no see man. ;D


Howard

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Yes, he is yummy, isn't he?? :D I have lots more pics of Martin...an entire file full of them! :)

Absolutely Vile
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Please, feel free to send them to me or even just post them up here! I really won't mind and I don't think too many other people will either!!

I personally have a file chock full of Adam Ant and another one full of Duran Duran(mostly Nick :-*). I mean so full I had to sort through them by the year they were taken, so one file turned into 6 or 7 folders of just Nick! Then I have a file FULL of John Taylor and another one of David Bowie!! I don't think adding another one would hurt! Anyone disagree? There is no such thing as too much eye candy if you ask me!!



Rio

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It's been a few years since I dabbled, but, yes, I used to wear quite a bit. At one time (late '70s, early '80s) I always wore kohl eyeliner and often mascara (this was before Duran and Adam, I'll have you know!). Usually I wore sepia eyeshadow too for that dark, sultry look. I also wore black nailvarnish most days. Hardly ever wore lipstick (didn't like the taste) or rouge (made me look like a clown). But my eyes were spectacular....!  :)

best wishes
Huw
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Hey Huw!!

Gee, I never would have figured you had worn make up!! That's just because I never met you I guess. Well, talk to you later!!


Rio

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Please, feel free to send them to me or even just post them up here! I really won't mind and I don't think too many other people will either!!End Quote

Oh really? Weeeeeeeellllllll...since promises were made to be broken, and I don't think you're alone in this, I'm more than happy to oblige! ;D Here's another...

http://www.martinleegore.com/Martinshirtlesspipe2.jpg
This is definitely one of my favourites.  :-*

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Oh really? Weeeeeeeellllllll...since promises were made to be broken, and I don't think you're alone in this, I'm more than happy to oblige! ;D Here's another...

http://www.martinleegore.com/Martinshirtlesspipe2.jpg
This is definitely one of my favourites.  :-*
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*drool* :-*

He really is gorgeous. I can't say anything more or Hairspray might get mad at me for being *ahem* vulgar.

But yeah, he really is gorgeous. I also can't say enough how much I liked the other picture that was sent to me!!! Wow. :-*


Rio

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Hey Huw!!

Gee, I never would have figured you had worn make up!! That's just because I never met you I guess. End Quote

I guess I was deeply influenced by the Glam Rock thing that we had in the '70s in the UK (T. Rex, Bowie, The Sweet etc.) - I always thought that the New Romantics were like "Glam 2". In fact, Adam Ant bore more than a passing resemblance - both in his appearance/style and the way he performed - to Marc Bolan of T. Rex, who was probably the ultimate Glam Rock artist.

It was much more shocking for a man to wear makeup back in those days - which was no doubt another reason why I wore it!  ;)

all the best
Huw

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Hardly ever wore lipstick (didn't like the taste) or rouge (made me look like a clown). But my eyes were spectacular....!  :)

best wishes
Huw
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But you need one or the other to complete the look! Otherwise it just doesn't look right. I don't taste lipstick when I wear it. Don't lick your lips! :) And rouge (or blush) can look good if it's applied properly. I'd use the powdery stuff, not the pasty goo if that's still around. That stuff was hard to apply and did make one look like a clown! :)

Absolutely Vile

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What about that guy in "You Spin Me Round"(Like A Record)? You find him yummy? ;D
Howard
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Ah yes, the infamous Pete Burns. His lips are now so full of collagen he's looking quite, er, hmm, how to say, uh, balloonish.  :o

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Ah yes, the infamous Pete Burns. His lips are now so full of collagen he's looking quite, er, hmm, how to say, uh, balloonish.  :o
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Here's a recent pic of Pete Burns
http://www.x-stream.co.uk/lifestyle/galleries/reallifefreaks/images/small/pete_burns.jpg


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My GOD is he UGLEE! EWW! Good gracious. Thank You.I think I almost puked there. :P ;D

Howard

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Ah yes, the infamous Pete Burns. His lips are now so full of collagen he's looking quite, er, hmm, how to say, uh, balloonish.  :o
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Can't he just get OUT of his makeup? what is he? another Michael Jackson? >:(

Howard

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My GOD is he UGLEE! EWW! Good gracious. Thank You.I think I almost puked there. :P ;D
Howard
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I think he was much better looking back in the 80's..
http://www.darling.se/nr34/poppirater/deadoralive.jpg

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looks like Boy George with a pirate look! :o :P


Howard

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I think Pete Burns is following in Boy George's footsteps going from flamboyant in the 80's to almost freakish. Except Pete Burns looks more like a drag queen these days, whereas Boy George looks more like a "club kid," from what I've seen.

Absolutely Vile
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Yeah Pete Burns looked good back in the 80s.  Now, what the hell???  I cannot understand why he did that to himself.  He's hella scary now.... ::)


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Here's a recent pic of Pete Burns
http://www.x-stream.co.uk/lifestyle/galleries/reallifefreaks/images/small/pete_burns.jpg


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YOW! He looks like those cross-dressers that hang around the mutant bars.  Petie, what happened to you, man?  You used to have such elan.
I remember reading an interview with Julian Cope in which he credited his sense of style to Pete Burns.  In the early days of Cope's career, Cope claimed, Burns taught him "how not to look like an uncool jerk."  Go figure.
8)

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Here is a recent pic of Boy George...
http://www.grammy.com/images/features/boy_george_rosie_o'donnell.jpg
He was also better looking in the 80's...
http://erectrofon.gay.ru/artists/boyg/images/index.jpg

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To be fair to George, in the 2nd picture he's made up to play the part of his '80s friend, Leigh Bowery (for the musical, Taboo), who really did look like that. George actually looks OK these days, I think. Much better than poor old Pete Burns.

The funny thing was, Pete Burns always portrayed himself as the butch face of genderbending back in the '80s (deep Liverpudlian speaking voice, married) - and now look at the poor guy....  ::)

best wishes
Huw

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To be fair to George, in the 2nd picture he's made up to play the part of his '80s friend, Leigh Bowery (for the musical, Taboo), who really did look like that. George actually looks OK these days, I think. Much better than poor old Pete Burns.

The funny thing was, Pete Burns always portrayed himself as the butch face of genderbending back in the '80s (deep Liverpudlian speaking voice, married) - and now look at the poor guy....  ::)

best wishes
Huw
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Hey Huw!! Hows it going today? Thanks for all your help on the England issue. Its still a work in progress for me!!

Rio

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Sometimes its just better to remember them as they were... ;)

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That's what I like to do. Sometimes it's just better that way. I mean, here's the best recent pic I could find of Martin from my favourite website (www.martinleegore.com). To those who were drooling over the other pics, what do you think? Is he still yummy or has he lost his looks? He still wears makeup live, but I'm not sure he looks as good in it anymore as he used to.

Absolutely Vile

http://www.martinleegore.com/Marchngmart.jpg

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Here's a recent picture of Mart in makeup. Is he still gorgeous now or is he frightening? You decide! I guess the argument here is, should guys who wore makeup back in the 80's (and looked good doing it) still be wearing makeup now as they get older?End Quote

Can us old 'uns still cut it in makeup? Make up your own mind. Here's a recent picture of me.

http://www.treetops.u-net.com/avathuwdivine.jpg

What d'you think? Still pretty gorgeous, huh?  ;D

Huw

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Can us old 'uns still cut it in makeup? Make up your own mind. Here's a recent picture of me.

http://www.treetops.u-net.com/avathuwdivine.jpg

What d'you think? Still pretty gorgeous, huh?  ;D

Huw
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Pretty good, Huw!! :D So that's you (and always has been you) in your avatar? I don't know why...but I always thought it was the main character in Electric Dreams. ;D Silly me!

Absolutely Vile

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Here's a recent picture of Mart in makeup. Is he still gorgeous now or is he frightening? You decide! I guess the argument here is, should guys who wore makeup back in the 80's (and looked good doing it) still be wearing makeup now as they get older?

Absolutely Vile

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I would say frightening.  But the makeup isn't the most dreadful part.  That hair on the other hand...   :o

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Here's a recent picture of Mart in makeup. Is he still gorgeous now or is he frightening? You decide! I guess the argument here is, should guys who wore makeup back in the 80's (and looked good doing it) still be wearing makeup now as they get older?

Absolutely Vile

http://www.martinleegore.com/Maynghamburg2604200305.jpg
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Isn't that Mick Huckinall from Simply Red?

Howard

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I don't think they should. It's much easier for a guy to get away with wearing make-up and look good, handsome and all that when they are younger because when young, the face is smoother and the make-up looks smoother. The sense of style is also fresh and vibrant.

When a guy ages, the face no longer holds those qualities suitable for proper make-up application. The skin folds, sags, wrinkles and the texture is much drier; not to mention the years of shaving causing skin roughness. The sense of style that was once fresh is old, worn and tired.

It is my opinion that these guys should let the fans remember them as they were and that they perform make-up-less in order to do themselves justice in the way of keeping some dignity in their aging image and embrace how far they've come along.

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I would say frightening.  But the makeup isn't the most dreadful part.  That hair on the other hand...   :o
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Well, he has made attempts to flatten his hair (as the other picture indicated), and if you've seen other pictures of him recently, he spends an awful lot of time with a touque on his head. But you must admit, he hasn't lost his flamboyancy...at least live! :D

Absolutely Vile

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Here is a recent pic of Boy George...
http://www.grammy.com/images/features/boy_george_rosie_o'donnell.jpg
He was also better looking in the 80's...
http://erectrofon.gay.ru/artists/boyg/images/index.jpg

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I say,Boy George aged a whole lot but still tries to cover his face with all that makeup.I don't know how he can do that? What will he look like when he's 60? ???


Howard

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;D :-*
http://lanie2247.250free.com/jtgoth3.jpg
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Who's that in your pic Lanie?

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John Taylor  ;D :D
Here's another picture:
http://lanie2247.250free.com/jtgoth2.jpg

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John Taylor  ;D :D
Here's another picture:
http://lanie2247.250free.com/jtgoth2.jpg
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I don't think they should. It's much easier for a guy to get away with wearing make-up and look good, handsome and all that when they are younger because when young, the face is smoother and the make-up looks smoother. The sense of style is also fresh and vibrant.End Quote

How old is Johnny Depp now? He's certainly no youngster any more. But in Pirates Of The Caribbean, he looked fabulous in mascara and eyeshadow.

Hey, don't write us off yet - us oldies can still look good in make-up! :)

Huw

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How old is Johnny Depp now? He's certainly no youngster any more. But in Pirates Of The Caribbean, he looked fabulous in mascara and eyeshadow.

Hey, don't write us off yet - us oldies can still look good in make-up! :)

Huw
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Johnny Depp is one of my favorite actors and yesssssss he looked fabulous in the dark makeup.  Very sexy.  He looks very youthful for 41.  He could be 81 and I'd still try to shag him. ;D


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Me too!!!! The only reason I watched Pirates was because of him!!

Rio

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That's what I like to do. Sometimes it's just better that way. I mean, here's the best recent pic I could find of Martin from my favourite website (www.martinleegore.com). To those who were drooling over the other pics, what do you think? Is he still yummy or has he lost his looks? He still wears makeup live, but I'm not sure he looks as good in it anymore as he used to.

Absolutely Vile

http://www.martinleegore.com/Marchngmart.jpg
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You are going to make me have to bookmark that site you know!! TONS of pics!! I'm just glad I don't have my computer right now or I'd be jamming up my hard drive with even MORE pictures!!


Rio

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No, but he's certainly aged very well, which is probably due to good genetics and/or excellent skin care and a well-balanced diet. :)

Quoting:Hey, don't write us off yet - us oldies can still look good in make-up! :)

Huw
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You probably look great in make-up! You're very fortunate too because not all of the aging can pull it off.

It's like I responded to AV:

Quoting:should guys who wore makeup back in the 80's (and looked good doing it) still be wearing makeup now as they get older?End Quote

I don't think they should. It's much easier for a guy to get away with wearing make-up and look good, handsome and all that when they are younger because when young, the face is smoother and the make-up looks smoother. The sense of style is also fresh and vibrant.

When a guy ages, the face no longer holds those qualities suitable for proper make-up application. The skin folds, sags, wrinkles and the texture is much drier; not to mention the years of shaving causing skin roughness. The sense of style that was once fresh is old, worn and tired.

It is my opinion that these guys should let the fans remember them as they were and that they perform make-up-less in order to do themselves justice in the way of keeping some dignity in their aging image and embrace how far they've come along.

I'll modify that past answer by not generalizing so much. Many aging guys probably do have excellent skin and can make themselves up to look quite well. :)

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Or don't forget KISS in Makeup! ;D


Howard
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Yeah a lot of those cheesy 80's hair metal bands wore makeup: KISS (OK, they wore their make up in the 70's and took it off in 1983), Poison, Motley Crue, etc. But these guys still tried to be macho doing it, so they ended up looking ridiculous. The ones who really pulled off wearing makeup well were the ones who showed off their feminine side. Not necessarily acting like ladies, but a lot less macho than the metal guys tried to act.

Absolutely Vile

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Yeah a lot of those cheesy 80's hair metal bands wore makeup: KISS (OK, they wore their make up in the 70's and took it off in 1983), Poison, Motley Crue, etc. But these guys still tried to be macho doing it, so they ended up looking ridiculous. The ones who really pulled off wearing makeup well were the ones who showed off their feminine side. Not necessarily acting like ladies, but a lot less macho than the metal guys tried to act.

Absolutely Vile
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I think women did the same thing by dressing up as men?  ???


Howard

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I think women did the same thing by dressing up as men?  ???


Howard
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What, like Annie Lennox and all that? I think that was probably more of a female empowerment thing rarther than women trying to look "butch." :) They could have been exploring their masculine side, too, I suppose.

Absolutely Vile

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What, like Annie Lennox and all that? I think that was probably more of a female empowerment thing rarther than women trying to look "butch." :) They could have been exploring their masculine side, too, I suppose.

Absolutely Vile
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And the girls don't even bother to grow their hair. :o

Howard

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Hey, Absolutely Vile, you'll be glad to know I did my homework on Mr. Martin L. Gore!

Good thing I did too! Seems like the kind of guy I could think about all day long!.

I think its so cute that he was shy when he was around women back in the 80s! Until he had a little to drink that is!
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My interest in Martin is a bit more...erm...carnal. :) Without being censored...let's just say I like certain "other" quirks of Martin's. <wink, wink, nudge, nudge> ;) ;D

Absolutely Vile

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My interest in Martin is a bit more...erm...carnal. :) Without being censored...let's just say I like certain "other" quirks of Martin's. <wink, wink, nudge, nudge> ;) ;D

Absolutely Vile
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Oh yeah, trust me, I'm all about that too!

Feel free to share any info you have with me. Martin is very new to me, I'd like to learn everything I can about him!

Rio