Me and Madonna

She might have a few years on me and bigger upper arm muscles, but Madonna and I share something in common. Actually, we share two things in common but one's too personal to blog so you'll just have to guess. What I can share is that Madonna's favourite beer is Timothy Taylor's Landlord. And so is mine.

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Old Cheeser said…
Madge down her local drinking a pint? A rather odd image... Mind you, I do remember her doing exactly that in that "Secret" documentary she did a few years back. Madge hanging out with the lads, just strolling in for a beer...was a bit laughable really as they didn't mention the mile long cordon that surrounded the pub or the armed security guards that were just off camera...
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