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August 25, 2010 - submitted by Kieran, United Kingdom Q. Hey Oracle :D What are secateurs/sekateurs? I heard the word in Separate and Ever Deadly by The Last Shadow Puppets and I have no idea what it means! Thanks! The Oracle replies: Secateurs are a gardening tool. They're much like scissors and are used to prune. In fact they're also known as pruning shears.

Ok, I CAN feel happy today! :dance:

I don't really feel like laughing today. In an attempt to make you laugh... just found this on muse board: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybVnVkz81yY]YouTube- Matt Bellamy vs Justin Bieber - Flying Objects[/ame] Don't know ANYTHING about Justin Bieber tho.

hahaha, that's cute!

Hey, what's that supposed to mean? :whip: :P :kiss:

No prob, this one was easy to find. It would be great if you'd all include the sources in your posts when you copy sth though. :)

http://www.showbiz411.com/2010/08/22/gywneth-paltrow-chris-martin-support-blythe-danners-big-theater-night

Done! :)

Not at all! *we need a drool smiley* Off to work, talk later!

August 24, 2010 - submitted by Kelby, United States of America Q. Dear Oracle, I was wondering, in the Coldplay online store for the Coldplay memoir, is that Roadie #42 holding the book? Thanks! The Oracle replies: Gosh he's popular today isn't he? Sorely missed I expect... No, that's not Roadie #42 it's Matt the author who although a Roadie, isn't #42.

August 24, 2010 - submitted by Adeline, France Q. Hello dear Oracle I'm actually reading Juliet Naked, a book written by Nick Hornby. Does the band know that they are mentioned in a fake Wikipedia article on Tucker Crowe who is a singer-songwriter in the book ? It explains that his music influenced Coldplay and that the band also recorded a tribute album. I love both Coldplay music and this author a funny coincidence... Thanks. The Oracle replies: I know that Vicki, that band's personal assistant read and loved the book! I don't think the band have had time but there are a quite a few novels that mention the band these days...

August 24, 2010 - submitted by Caroline, United States of America Q. Hello Oracle. I'm inquiring about Roadie #42, its been 2 months since we heard from him!? The Oracle replies: He's absolutely fine so don't worry! The band were in NYC during July and Roadie #42 remained in London. He was ordered to take August off as a holiday but knowing him, he'll be using his spare time to do very work related stuff!

Good idea! He'd learn from the best!! :heart:

:laugh4: :hug: :stunned: Those are some VERRRRRY low trousers!

Hi and thank you!! :kiss: Funny dancing indeed! :lol: I have to repeat myself again though... Like you say, breaking the ice with the audience is their problem... I'd find this video a lot more entertaining if they'd seem to have a bit of fun on stage as well and not only between gigs. Yesterday I was listening to Radio 1 and they had a little report from some festivals and some people said that although their music's good, they could at least say hi or do just any form of interaction with the crowd, but there is none. This is exactly my impression. I love their music and I'm really looking forward to the new album but I am not eager to see them live again.

Awesome Ian, well done! :clap: :laugh4:

Congrats Natalie!! :nice: And all the best with the surgery and a speedy recovery!

August 23, 2010 - submitted by Karman, India Q. Hello dear Oracle I recently bought a Coldplay poster. The guy who sold it to me said it was a rare one could you tell me just how rare it is? The Oracle replies: Hmmm the thing is, that poster may be rare but it's not official. We didn't commission it and so it's what's known as a bootleg.

August 23, 2010 - submitted by Laudy, Lebanon Q. Dear Oracle, Hello! I am 14 years old and I'm going out with someone who is 17 years old. Oracle, I really like him and he really likes me. I feel free to be myself around him and I can just tell him anything! So my question is... How do I tell my mother that I am dating a 17 year old? The age difference isn't that great but still, it's my mother we're talking about! Any advice would be great. It's my love life at stake so no pressure! =) Thank you for taking your time to read all of our questions! Love, Laudy P.S. Say hello to the guys, will you? =) I <3 Coldplay! The Oracle replies: Ah mothers eh? I jest of course but you may not like what I am about to say. A 3 year age gap at 14 and 17 is HUGE. For instance here in the U.K there are things that a 17 year old can physically do legally that a 14 year old can't and that can put pressure on an already pressured relationship. Your mother may have cause for concern but the best way to avoid her thinking that is to be straight with her and let her see for herself. You need to speak with her and she needs to meet your boyfriend to get to know him. At 14 she has every right to protect you and vet who you are involved with so allow her to be part of it. If I was you I wouldn't make a big deal out of it and perhaps introduce him as your friend on the initial visit but afterwards tell her your feelings. Whatever her response it is better to be honest with her and then she is more likely to trust you. I hope you wouldn't abuse that trust because I get the feeling you're a sensible girl...

August 23, 2010 - submitted by Natalie, United Kingdom Q. Hi Oracle, In a few weeks I will have to go into hospital to have some surgery done. Hospitals tend to be extremely boring, so I would like to take some books with me to pass the time. Are there any books you or the band could really recommend (classics, older ones or more recent)? I already read and loved Roadie by the wonderful Matt, so that one is unfortunately out. Thanks for your suggestions :) The Oracle replies: I think the perfect books for your time in hospital would be anything by Nick Hornby (his latest Juliet Naked is brilliant and has a teeny Coldplay reference) and The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold. If you want to read a classic book, how about Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights?

This one? thread

Have you voted today?? :sneaky: Links are in my sig!

That would be my advice as well! Firefox is so much better! If text disappears you should usually be able to get it again by right-clikcing in the text field and clicking "Back"... if it reloads automatically though I think that doesn't work. :thinking: Do you have the newest IE version?

That depends on the day you're asking me! :uhoh: I voted Don't Panic though which I love a lotttttttt. Made me so happy when they played it at the first concert I went to. :heart:

Hey Josh! Careful! :whip: Without us you'd spend all your money on replica handbags, WOW gold, shoes, sunglasses and whatever else is "in" in the eyes of the spammers! :P :kiss: