An old man, weathered by a life that he has lived quickly and without regard for the feelings of others. Gifted from birth with a silver tongue and rugged looks he has left broken hearts and promises across the world. He is quick and free with words, in many languages, which has got him in … More Desert life by an Eskimo by Lee Thorkhill 2008-03-11
This was the final date of The Feeling’s most recent UK tour and they finished in true entertainment style. Lead singer Dan Gillespie Sells was the complete showman for the whole night combining the flamboyant mixture you would expect of a possible Jarvis Cocker (Pulp) and Russell Brand love child. The show was supported by … More The Fantastic Feeling by Lee Thorkhill
Last month I went to the hospital – nothing very serious – I was accompanying my girlfriend for a check-up. As we arrived at the department we both observed the waiting area. There were nine seats in total, three chairs on each of the three ‘wings’ left, right and centre. Imagine them numbered one through … More Take your seats by Lee Thorkhill Issue 15
I am not a massive fan of Johnny Cash, in fact I am not very familiar with his music, but I went to see this biopic starring Joaquin Phoenix as the man in black. This is basically a love story between Mr Cash and June Carter with the backdrop of his rise to fame from … More Man in Black fans by Lee Thorkhill – Issue 12
Do you feel hungry? Is it dinner time yet? What should I eat? Will it make me feel better? Will it make me feel guilty? How can food make you feel so many emotions? When does eating go from pleasurable to unpleasureable? Have you ever been fed while blindfolded? What did you eat? Did it … More 40 questions about food by Lee Thorkhill – Issue 8
It was just three guys in the beginning, but fifteen years later Ovi magazine has inspired dozens of people from all around the world to volunteer their time and creativity towards this ever-growing project. The list of all of our contributors, their photo, bio and chosen web link can be found below, so take some … More Ovi Team
Wow, what a month it has been since we last met! I have moved house for the second time in six weeks, recovered from a cold, my daughter has discovered her tongue and my wife was not impressed with my heartfelt request, “Darling, Ovi issue 12 is about sexuality, so it would be great if … More The Brit 12 by Asa Butcher – Issue 12
Charles Caleb Colton was an eccentric 19th century English cleric, writer and collector, but he is best known for coining the phrase: “Imitation is the sincerest of flattery.” This has been quoted at us a number of times over the past week in reference to the staggering news that a new free magazine in Finland … More The Brit – No 15 by Asa Butcher
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