Während nun auch mein Fritz!Mini und mein N97 das Zeitliche gesegnet haben (mit dem Mini kann ich nicht mehr telefonieren, mit dem N97 kann ich nicht mehr telefonieren), kann ich es kaum glauben, die Sonne scheint wieder:

Deutsche Staatsknete einstecken und dann noch mit aller Macht, ohne Not einen solchen Unsinn einführen! Achtung? Die Zeit läuft ab? Fragt sich nur, für wen!

Schnell in Sachen Sprache auf einen Abstecher in den shortbus zum Abreagieren

Zum letzten Mal gabs DfD bei WWW

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Polens Pflicht

Südafrikas Kür

Spaniens Pflicht und Kür

Spaniens Kür Schluß

Teil des Abschlußfeuerwerks

Alles in allem ein grandioser Abend, nur die zweistündige Wartezeit (gute Plätze ganz vorne!) bei eisigem Wind war arschkalt.

Wenn das Wetter so wie gestern ist, wird man allerdings nicht allzuviel sehen. Bilder wird´s wahrscheinlich auch keine geben, jedenfalls von mir!

Und wem das nicht reicht, hier der Titel in bewegten Bildern, aber bitte nicht weinen.

wartete ich verzweifelt auf den 100er. Schließlich wurde es mir zu bunt, ich fragte den nächsten Busfahrer, ob denn der 100er überhaupt führe. Er bestätigte im Halbdeutsch, das dies der Fall sei und ich – nachdem ich erwähnt hatte, bereits eine halbe Stunde hier zu stehen und zu warten (bei 8 min-Takt!) – dann müsse ich (und mir noch andere) eben noch eine halbe Stunde warten.

Schließlich kam ein 100er, man kann sich denken, daß der Kahn bis zum Sinken überladen war, der türkische Busfahrer herrschte mich an. “Hier könnense nicht mit fahren, ich bin voll!” Worauf ich spitzbübisch erwiderte: “Na, dann dürftense doch überhaupt nicht fahren.” Was dieser offensichtlich nicht verstand, schon schade! Na egal, ich war noch pünktlich zur Ausstellungseröffnung der Fotoleute von Ostkreuz.

Dort traf ich dann einige Stars des Abends, dies waren neben den Fotografen, einige Modelle, darunter auch Schnotti Schrotti, der neben anderen aus seiner Abiklasse auf dem Lebensweg so etwa alle fünf Jahre von Werner Mahler porträtiert wurde. Der Clou ist allerdings, daß ich das wohl aktuellste Foto von ihm geschossen habe an diesem Abend.

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Papa, der Mann im Fernsehen hat grade gesagt, daß Onkel Michael tot ist.

Jenny McCarthy auf twitter:

“Michael Jackson has passed away. His spirit and creative influence will live on through his music that we have loved for decades.”

Kirstie Alley auf twitter:

“Don’t know what to say…so I will say I am so sorry for his family either way… What a horrible way to find these things out … sorry”

Kim Kardashian auf twitter:

“Wow I am truly in shock that Michael Jackson has passed away! I love u Jackson family, my prayers are with the whole family!”

Lance Armstrong auf twitter:

“Terrible news about Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett. My best to their friends, fans, and families.”

Lindsay Lohan auf twitter:

“R.I.P. Michael Jackson. My love and prayers go out to the Jackson family. ‘you are not alone’ “

John Landis, der das legendäre thriller-Video gemacht hat:

, “I was lucky enough to know and work with Michael Jackson in his prime. “He had a troubled and complicated life and despite his gift, he remains a tragic figure. My wife Deborah and I will always have great affection for him.”

Jordin Sparks auf twitter:

“OMG (Oh, mein Gott, Anm. d. Red.), I’m bawling right now. Michael…”

Ashton Kutcher auf twitter:

“I plea to the press to respect his wishes of maintaining the anonymity of his children. R.I.P. Sending love and light to family and friend but especially his kids.”

will.i.am, Sänger bei Eyed Peas, der mit Michael am thriller-Projekt gearbeitet hat, sagte:

“I am so grateful to have worked with the King, he was a gift to the world, he is a bright light and I wouldn’t be surprised if the world stopped spinning tomorrow.”

Paula Abdul, die mit Michael als Choreographin gearbeitet hat, sagt: “I was blessed to be able to work with, and witness first hand, his tremendous talent and growth through the years as he truly became an icon. “Today we have all lost a legend who has touched each of our lives through his music and showmanship over the past five decades.”

Miley Cyrus auf twitter:

“Michael Jackson was my inspiration. love and blessings.”

Stevie Wonder war zu keinem Kommentar erreichbar, er sei zu aufgewühlt von der Nachricht.

Katie Couric auf twitter:

“What a day….Farrah then Michael…complete bedlam until the LA Times confirmed. An obit was done when he was sick. A strange, sad life.”

Steven Spielberg, langjähriger Freund von Michael, sagte EW.com:

“Just as there will never be another Fred Astaire or Chuck Berry or Elvis Presley, there will never be anyone comparable to Michael Jackson. His talent, his wonderment and his mystery make him legend.”

Corey Feldman:

“I come to you today with great sadness, acknowledging the loss of the greatest entertainer in the history of mankind. For me he was more than that, he was my idol, he was a role model, he was someone to cry to when my childhood was unbearable, he was a brother, he was a dear friend.”

Madonna sagte “People”:

I can’t stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless.”

Martin Scorsese, der den Videoclip “Bad”  gedreht hatte, sagte “Michael Jackson was extraordinary. When we worked together on ‘Bad,’ I was in awe of his absolute mastery of movement on the one hand, and of the music on the other. Every step he took was absolutely precise and fluid at the same time. It was like watching quicksilver in motion. He was wonderful to work with, an absolute professional at all times, and — it really goes without saying — a true artist. It will be a while before I can get used to the idea that he’s no longer with us,”

John Mayer twitterte:

“A major strand of our cultural DNA has left us. RIP MJ. I think we’ll mourn his loss as well as the loss of ourselves as children listening to Thriller on the record player.”

Berry Gordy, der mit den Jackson5 das Motownlabel zur großem Erfolg führte, sagte: “Jackson was like a son to me, and that losing him was “like a bad dream.” “I am shocked beyond words,. It’s like a dream—a bad dream. This cannot be! How can Michael Jackson not be here? As a kid, Michael was always beyond his years. He had a knowingness about him that was incredible…I had no concern about his ability to go to the top. He was like my son. He had warmth, sensitivity and two personalities. “When he was not on stage, he was loving, respectful and shy. When he WAS on stage, he was so in charge you would not believe he was the same person. Michael was and will remain one of the greatest entertainers that ever lived. He was exceptional, artistic and original. He gave the world his heart and soul through his music.”

Liza Minelli gegenüber Entertainment tonight: “He was a kind, genuine, and wonderful man. He was also one of the greatest entertainers that ever lived. I loved him very much and I will miss him every remaining day of my life.”

Jacksons Ex-Frau Lisa Marie Presley sagte: “I am ompletely shocked and saddened” by his death. “I am so very sad and confused with every emotion possible. I am heartbroken for his children who I know were everything to him and for his family. This is such a massive loss on so many levels, words fail me.”

Quincy Jones
“I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don’t have the words. Divinity brought our souls together on The Wiz and allowed us to do what we were able to throughout the 80′s. To this day, the music we created together on “Off The Wall,” “Thriller” and “Bad” is played in every corner of the world and the reason for that is because he had it all…talent, grace, professionalism and dedication. He was the consummate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever. I’ve lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him.”

Elisabeth Taylor, Michaels beste Freundin war zu keiner Stellungnahme in der Lage.

Dionne Warwick, die mit Jackson, We are The World gesungen hatte, sagte: “He was a friend and undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest entertainers that I fortunately had the pleasure of working with. We have lost an icon in our industry.”

Brooke Shields
“My heart is overcome with sadness for the devastating loss of my true friend Michael,” said Shields. “He was an extraordinary friend, artist and contributor to the world. I join his family and his fans in celebrating his incredible life and mourning his untimely passing.”

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