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June 16, 2010 - submitted by Joe, United States of America
Q. Hello Oracle, I was browsing around and came across something. It says that Coldplay will call it quits at the age of 33. Is this true? I really hope not because I love this band and it would be a real upset for me and many others if they were to call it quits. Thank you
The Oracle replies:
Given that Chris is already 33 and they're in the studio recording that's just another comment Chris made that has been taken more literally than he ever intended.
June 16, 2010 - submitted by Tine, United Kingdom
Q. Dear Oracle. I just ordered Roadie: My Life On The Road With Coldplay and I'm looking really forward to get it. First of all, do you know how long it will take before I get it? (I live in Denmark) And second, how many pages is the book? I couldn't find it anywere? Thanks for answering our questions. Love
The Oracle replies:
I'm not going to attempt to interfere with the workings of the postal system as quite frankly I'm quite mistrusting of delivery times. There are 242 pages including the glossary and index but excluding the contents foreword, acknowledgements and introduction pages.
June 15, 2010 - submitted by Mo, United States of America
Q. Dear Oracle, I was reading an article that Chris recently attended The Strokes secret show. My question is a. How did he know about it? b. Are Coldplay big fans of The Strokes. It would make my day knowing that two of my favorite bands liked each other.
The Oracle replies:
A secret gig is never totally a secret or else no-one would be there! The band were invited by Fabrizio Moretti. Yes, they're fans so consider your day made!
June 15, 2010 - submitted by Paoo, Thailand
Q. Just one question. What do you do to make someone love you? Thank you...
The Oracle replies:
You can't. All you can try to be is true to yourself and if they don't love you for that, it's not meant to be. I don't think you should try and forcing anything out of anyone is a falsehood anyway. You'll be forever wondering if perhaps they're only with you because of the case of gold bullion you gave them...
June 15, 2010 - submitted by Marjanne, Netherlands
Q. When I get married I want to use 'Till Kingdom Come' as the song that plays when my father gives me away. My boyfriend says the song is death-related. I don't think so. WHAT is the meaning of the song? Help us out!
The Oracle replies:
Given that wedding vows are all about "'til death do us part" I'd say it doesn't matter one iota if the song was or wasn't written about death; it sounds like a perfect song to choose. If you hear a different meaning in the lyrics it's what it means to you and so it fits.
June 14, 2010 - submitted by Andrea, Argentina
Q. Hi Oracle! I read on some internet page, that Chris Martin will direct the Skins movie. I wondered if it was true. Thank you in advance, Greetings from Argentina!
The Oracle replies:
Yes Chris Martin is directing the film but not our Chris! There are a lot of Chris Martins in the entertainment industry...
June 14, 2010 - submitted by Pam, United States of America
Q. I have a question about Guy's art project - I have a bunch of old pics that I had scanned into my computer and was going to try to fix, but didn't. Would re-prints of these work? They still show all the old creases and imperfections - even tho I no longer have the originals.
The Oracle replies:
Originals only please so that means no photocopies or magazine/newspaper articles. Don't worry if you haven't any to send, there'll be plenty time.
June 11, 2010 - submitted by Savannah, United States of America
Q. I have the tap tap revenge app Coldplay edition on my iPod touch and I'm not very good. As you probably know the hardest level is "extreme". The hardest song on that selection is called Viva la Vida (Thin Wh.. then it cuts off. I would like to know what the title is and what it sounds like. Thanks
The Oracle replies:
This version of Viva la Vida is the Thin White Duke Mix. We released the track on this very website for a limited time too and it was heard the world over on the recent tour as an interlude between Stage C and the final section on the main stage. FYI: As previously mentioned, in this case Stuart Price is the Thin White Duke, not David Bowie!
June 11, 2010 - submitted by Michelle, Canada
Q. Dear Wise One, I just read the history of the Safety EP cover (fantastic concept by the way to share this!). My question is, when John uses the the word "chuffed", what does it mean? This is not a word I've heard in Canada before. Is it common in England? Thanks
The Oracle replies:
It is quite common in England but not as popular as it used to be. It just simply means John was pleased.
June 11, 2010 - submitted by Arthur, Paraguay
Q. How do you ask a question and put a word as a "link" to a page?
The Oracle replies:
Well actually Arthur, "you" don't, I do that from here. When I get a question that has a web address / URL in it, I reduce it to the clickable link by using computer syntax. For instance if you'd asked how you put a word as a link like this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperlink, I'd have changed it to this link.
As you can see from your address bar; they're the same page whichever I put.
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