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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I had no idea Rodney Trotter became a movie star!

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

"Devastated" doesn't begin to cover it.

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

A busy few days with little time for inspiration. Today's, of course, has to be Bonnie Tyler. RIP.

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Today's inspiration is Alan Ladd and his son, David, reading comic books during a break from filming The Big Land (1957).

Actor Alan Ladd and his young son David — both dressed in light-coloured shirts and trousers — captured together while reclining amongst a row of seats, both holding comic books, Ladd reading as David looks on, in a full-length black-and-white shot taken in a screening room during a break in production of The Big Land (1957)

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Today's inspiration is Ann-Margret photographed by Douglas Kirkland, 1971.

Actress, singer and dancer Ann-Margret — dressed in an American stars and stripes bodysuit and black knee-high boots — captured facing the camera while on a motorcycle, mid-drive, her legs outstretched as she smiles, in a full-length colour shot taken on a desert road in Las Vegas by photographer Douglas Kirkland

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Today's inspiration is Audrey Hepburn in How to Steal a Million (1966).

Actress Audrey Hepburn — in costume, dressed in a white dome-shaped helmet hat, tied under her chin, white three-piece dress suit and gloves designed by Givenchy — captured facing the camera, looking directly into the lens and smiling while holding a pair of white goggle sunglasses in her hands, in a colour medium close-up shot for the film How to Steal a Million (1966)

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Today's belated inspiration is Gloria Swanson in Sunset Boulevard (1950).

Actress Gloria Swanson — dressed in a white gown, long black evening gloves and white fur stole — captured facing the camera while looking upward and smiling, her arms raised by her sides, a metal lamppost with the titular street inscribed on a sign behind her, in a medium-length black-and-white shot for the film Sunset Boulevard (1950)

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

"Welcome to Hawaii, Miss Crawford. How many lei would you like?" Joan Crawford: "Yes."

Actress and garland hoarder Joan Crawford — dressed in a white belted summer dress and open-toed pumps — captured facing the camera while standing on the deck of a ship, her arms outstretched as she leans on its railing, bedecked with traditional lei which are worn around her neck and shoulders and draped on her wrists, a harbour visible behind her, in a full-length black-and-white shot taken upon arrival in Hawaii

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

It's been a busy couple of days with missed inspirations: today's is Melanie Griffith in Working Girl (1988).

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Today's inspiration is Jennifer Beals at her day job in Flashdance (1983).

Actress Jennifer Beals — in costume, dressed in a set of blue denim overalls, grey industrial bib apron and knee-high Wellington boots — captured facing the camera, looking directly into the lens while resting her left foot on a large metal pipe, left elbow leaning on her left leg, in a full-length colour shot for the film Flashdance (1983)

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Today's belated inspiration is Beyoncé in Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002).

Singer and actress Beyoncé — in costume, dressed in a gold bikini and skirt — captured facing the camera while smiling broadly, in a medium-length colour shot for the film Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Today's inspiration is Vera Miles, John Gavin and Janet Leigh being terrified by a sinister chair in a publicity still for Psycho (1960).

Actors Vera Miles, John Gavin and Janet Leigh — Miles dressed in a dark-coloured dress suit, Gavin in a white shirt, light-coloured jacket and black trousers, Leigh in a white belted dress — captured together, Gavin flanked by the women, his arms around their shoulders, as they all look frightened, the shadow of a rocking chair large and looming beside them, in a medium-length black-and-white shot for the film Psycho (1960)

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The Egyptian and Iranian World Cup teams walking around Seattle during Pride:

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Today's belated inspiration is Linda Darnell staying cool.

Actress Linda Darnell — dressed in a light-coloured swimsuit — captured facing the camera while smiling broadly, sitting sidelong on a diving board above a swimming pool, her feet splashing in the water, a building obscured by a wooden fence behind her, in a full-length black-and-white shot

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Today's inspiration is Orson Welles in The Third Man (1949).

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

This inanimate carbon rod has been invited to be a member of the Academy.

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Today's inspiration is the always glamorous Ava Gardner.

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Today's inspiration is Ursula Andress and costume designer Julie Harris during a fitting for Casino Royale (1967).

Actress Ursula Andress and costume designer Julie Harris — Andress dressed in a white halterneck gown, Harris in a light-coloured shirt and white trousers — captured together as they look into an out-of-view mirror, Andress gesturing at the bodice of the dress, in a full-length black-and-white shot taken during a wardrobe fitting for the film Casino Royale (1967)

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Today's inspiration is Anita Ekberg in La Dolce Vita (1960).

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Today's inspiration is Joan Collins and Linda Evans serving glamour despite being trapped in a burning cabin in Dynasty, 1983.

Actors Joan Collins and Linda Evans — in character as Alexis Colby and Krystle Carrington respectively, Collins dressed in a grey dress suit and beret, Evans in a yellow sweater and check suit — captured together as they stand in front of a burning window, both looking upwards, in a medium-length colour shot for the television series Dynasty

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Today's inspiration is Bruce Springsteen performing in Gothenburg, Sweden, 1985.

Musician Bruce Springsteen — dressed in a white vest, light-coloured check shirt with cut-off sleeves and dark-coloured jeans — captured facing the camera while holding a microphone above him in his right hand, smiling broadly, in a medium-length black-and-white shot taken on stage at a concert in Gothenburg in Sweden

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Lauren Bacall auditioning for the role of Huggy Bear in Starsky & Hutch, c.1975.

Actress Lauren Bacall — dressed in a dark-coloured blouse, light-coloured trousers and dark pinstripe blazer, draped in a light-coloured fur coat — captured facing the camera while walking on a street, holding a black handbag in her right hand, as she looks to the left, in a full-length black-and-white shot taken en route to a promotional spot for her autobiography while in Birmingham, England, 1979

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Today's belated inspiration is my birthday (yes, it was my birthday until 28 minutes ago!) twin Isabella Rossellini.

Actress Isabella Rossellini — dressed in a cream-coloured blazer — captured facing the camera, looking directly into the lens, in a colour close-up shot

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Today's inspiration is Whoopi Goldberg in Sister Act (1992).

Actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg — in costume, dressed in a black nun's habit and red high-heeled shoes — captured facing the camera while standing in front of a row of white habit-clad nuns, their backs to the camera as she leans her left arm on the shoulder of one of them, her sunglasses perched low on her nose, in a full-length colour shot for the film Sister Act (1992)

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Today's inspiration is author Edna Ferber visiting Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor on the set of Giant (1956).

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Today's inspiration is Cesar Romero and Joan Crawford at the premiere of Operation Pacific (1951).

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Today's inspiration is the programme for the 1982 West End production of The Little Foxes, which starred Elizabeth Taylor in her London stage debut.

The cover of a programme for the West End production of The Little Foxes, depicting the top half of Elizabeth Taylor's face, her eyes and eyebrows most prominent, the rest shrouded in darkness, the play's name in purple block capitals underneath, the bottom of the cover noting "Victoria Palace" above "A Stoll Moss Theatre", also in block capitals, and the programme price, 40p, in the bottom right corner

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Today's inspiration (and yesterday's because it was a long day) is Jake D'Arcy and Dee Hepburn on the set of Gregory's Girl (1980).

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Today's inspiration is Bea Arthur in the television series Maude, 1973.

Actress and singer Bea Arthur — in costume, dressed as the Statue of Liberty, wearing a long, flowing light-coloured robe and metal crown — captured facing the camera while holding a stone tablet in the crook of her left arm and a torch in her right hand, raised aloft, in a medium-length black-and-white shot taken in the television series Maude

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Today's inspiration is Raffaella Carrà photographed in Rome, 1964.

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Today's inspiration is enough for two days (because I forgot about yesterday's!): Dorothy Sebastian, Joan Crawford and Anita Page in Our Dancing Daughters (1928).

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Today's inspiration is Cloris Leachman in Young Frankenstein (1974). 🐴

Actress Cloris Leachman — in costume as Frau Blücher, dressed in a black period gown with light-coloured long puffed sleeves and a patterned neckerchief — captured facing the camera while standing in a doorway, smirking and holding up a set of oversized iron keys in her hands, in a medium-length black-and-white shot for Young Frankenstein (1974)

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

What a dump! Today's belated inspiration is Bette Davis on the set of Beyond the Forest (1949).

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The last few days have been busy, and I've been remiss in sharing inspirations. Today's is, appropriately enough, Anthony Head in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 1997.

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

"I hope this message finds you well." How the message finds me:

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Today's inspiration is Billie Holiday performing at the Downbeat club in New York City, 1947.

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Today's inspiration is, of course, Marilyn Monroe, on what would have been her 100th birthday.

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Today's belated inspiration is Kim Cattrall in Mannequin (1987).

Actress Kim Cattrall — in costume, dressed in a white strapless top, belted dark-coloured skirt with white polka dots and a dark-coloured wide-brimmed hat — captured facing the camera while sitting on a white wooden chair, glancing to the left, her right hand under her chin, left arm in her lap, legs crossed elegantly, in a medium-length black-and-white shot for the film Mannequin (1987)

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Today's inspiration is Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio and James Cameron during filming of Titanic (1997).

Actors Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio and director James Cameron — both actors in costume, Winslet dressed in a purple dress with sparkling beaded details, DiCaprio in white tie and tails, Cameron in a white T-shirt and blue jeans — captured together, the actors conversing while Cameron stands in front of them, pointing off-camera, in a medium-length colour shot taken on set during filming of Titanic (1997)

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Today's inspiration is Jean Shrimpton, 1965.

Model and actress Jean Shrimpton — dressed in a light-coloured knitted cardigan and dark-coloured check skirt, wearing strings of pearls — captured facing the camera while standing alongside a floral hedge, right hand amongst its petals, left hand on her hip, in a medium-length black-and-white shot

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Today's inspiration is Liza Minnelli on the set of Cabaret (1972).

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Today's inspiration is Marlene Dietrich on the set of Dishonored (1931).

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Today's inspiration is Anna May Wong photographed for The Honorable Mr. Buggs (1927).

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Dancer, actress, and possible hoarder Eleanor Powell on the set of Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935).

Dancer and actress Eleanor Powell — in costume, dressed in an extravagant light-coloured gown, its sleeves billowing and diaphanous, the voluminous skirt replete with large sparkling sequins — captured facing the camera while seated and extending her left leg forward, tying a ballet slipper on her left foot, a pile of ballet slippers strewn on the floor beneath her, in a full-length black-and-white shot taken on the set of Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935)

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Today (and yesterday's because I forgot)'s inspiration is enough for two days: Jane Wyman and Lana Turner putting aside their alleged feud on the set of Falcon Crest, 1982.

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Today's inspiration is Divine in Pink Flamingos (1972).

Actor, singer and drag queen Divine — in costume, dressed in a red long-sleeved fishtail gown with sparkling tulle train — captured facing the camera while pointing a gun at someone off-camera, left hand resting on his hip, grass, leaves and branches visible behind him, in a full-length colour shot for the film Pink Flamingos (1972)

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

"I hope this message finds you well." How the message finds me:

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Today's belated inspiration is the gorgeous Dinah Washington.

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David @dav1drush.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Today's belated inspiration is Jeff Chandler and Rock Hudson playing cards during a break from filming Iron Man (1951).

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