The tour is over.
It was amazing, and it got better. Vancouver was fantastic. Portland was amazing. Seattle was almost as amazing as Portland, but it was the only stop on the tour I didn't do mostly new material at because we were webcasting it.
I went looking on Flickr for a photo of me last night in Seattle - Amanda surprised me on stage with her signing "Take Back Your Mink", accompanied by a small, well-choreographed burlesque troupe, and then presented me with a birthday cake. But there were no photographs of that up yet, so here is a photo someone took of me in Vancouver.Portland and Seattle were filmed. All the shows were recorded. We'll be releasing a triple CD of the tour to Kickstarter supporters, and there will also be a digital download. I don't yet know how the film of the last two gigs will be released or what it will be once it's edited.
It's my birthday today.I'm 51. There is no way I can get my head around 51.
It sounds so terrifyingly grown up. I know that I am remarkably fortunate: there are people I love who who love me, and I make my living making art that I take pleasure in making. I don't know what else I could ever ask for.So many birthday wishes coming in.
Thank you, each and every one of you. I'm very grateful.
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It was amazing, and it got better. Vancouver was fantastic. Portland was amazing. Seattle was almost as amazing as Portland, but it was the only stop on the tour I didn't do mostly new material at because we were webcasting it.
I went looking on Flickr for a photo of me last night in Seattle - Amanda surprised me on stage with her signing "Take Back Your Mink", accompanied by a small, well-choreographed burlesque troupe, and then presented me with a birthday cake. But there were no photographs of that up yet, so here is a photo someone took of me in Vancouver.Portland and Seattle were filmed. All the shows were recorded. We'll be releasing a triple CD of the tour to Kickstarter supporters, and there will also be a digital download. I don't yet know how the film of the last two gigs will be released or what it will be once it's edited.It's my birthday today.I'm 51. There is no way I can get my head around 51.
It sounds so terrifyingly grown up. I know that I am remarkably fortunate: there are people I love who who love me, and I make my living making art that I take pleasure in making. I don't know what else I could ever ask for.So many birthday wishes coming in.
Thank you, each and every one of you. I'm very grateful.
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We're all grateful for you too! Is it too much to wish for another 51 years of Neil? :) Happy Birthday.
Happy Birthday Neil- here's to many more happy returns, and I hope it's not selfish to wish for many more works of genius art out of you! Enjoy!
Happy birthday, Mr. Gaiman. Thank you for all your work ... I know it's meant a lot to me over the years. :-)
And now we are 51? ;) It just keeps getting better right? Dying to see Amanda doing "Take Back Your Mink." Must have been hilarious. Never a dull moment. Great interview with the both of you in Portland. Have a wonderful new year Neil.
Happy Birthday!"It sounds so terrifyingly grown up. I know that I am remarkably fortunate: there are people I love who who love me, and I make my living making art that I take pleasure in making. I don't know what else I could ever ask for."
A space ship... just because they're cool.
Much love from the center of nowhere.
I was at the Portland show and it was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. Thank you for the magical evening and many happy returns on your Birthday!
51 ain't nothin'. Age is just perspective.. "good judgment comes from experience. experience comes from bad judgment" I know you don't read your blog here but best wishes - I actually saw you & Amanda checking in to your hotel on my lunch break.. near 1st and madison. Didn't say anything, looked like you guys just wanted to get checked in and I was coming up from behind on the sidewalk.. but I almost blurted out "I love you both" - cuz I do!
Happy birthday, Mr. Gaiman. i also can't fathom that your 51, you certainly don't look older than 40.
Happy Birthday! I think the 50s are a fantastic chapter - you're old enough to know better but young enough not to care! You also know now, what's actually important in this life! Treasure it and please continue to shine on!
Happy birthday Mr. Gaiman.. wishing you all the best, always, and God bless. You are one of the most wonderful writers I've ever known... Keep on dreaming stuff, and keep on writing please.. :) I'm currently reading Fragile Things.. my way of celebrating your birthday, I guess.. :)
Wow, birthday, that's awesome! :DHappy birthday!
My mum's 51 this year too. I just got her to finally read a Neil Gaiman book. I started her with American Gods (I only own two books, the rest are my brother's and he wont let me touch them)
She loves it so far!
So your fanbase is still growing, you know? :D
I wish you more dreams, the inspiring kind that make you feel good in the morning, whether you remember it or not! :3
I'm probably a little late on getting to this praise, but I just finished American Gods this morning and am speechless. The best book I've read in at least 10 years. Is that a weird way of saying happy birthday? probably. anyway, happy birthday, good sir.
Happy birthday, Mr. Gaiman! I just want to say that both Neverwhere and American Gods have touched a cord with me that few books do. Also, your writing is marvelously addicting. I cannot get enough, and I must say, I have seen new beauty in the world through your words. I suppose getting a lot of adoration from fans is an excellent birthday present!
