Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

We all know the classic Wizard of Oz story and movie. I have always loved the movie, as many people do. It never even entered my mind that someone could take The Land of Oz and turn it into a dark place. It would never have occured to me that the Wicked Witch was more than a cackling old broad. She had a mother and a father. She had a deformed sister and a perfectly normal brother. She loved and lost and was cleverer than most. How did she become "evil"?

I picked up the novel Wicked and thought that it could be interesting. I haven't found a book in a long time that makes me not want to put it down. This book is genious! It is political, intense and wonderfully weird. Gregory Maguire has created an entirely different interpretation of what Oz is. He makes it serious and more complex and takes on the question of what evil really is whilst still keeping the magic alive. I wont tell too much because i really suggest that everyone read this book if you like in-depth novels.

The Wicked Witch wasn't always so wicked.

Crushing

I have a girl crush on Winona Ryder.
The Winona of the 90's was adorable. Reality Bites is such a good movie and her character is so cute and weird. I kinda wish i was her. Let's not forget she dated Johnny Depp, which in turn means she banged him on numerous occassions. I am envious. I also like the fact that she is a clepto.

Frankie

I would do anything to be wooed by this man. I have been in love with him since i was a little girl.

I am very careful when i choose biographies to read. You have to choose one that isn't bias and shows all points of view. You can tell by reading the first page of a biography as to whether it is well written or not.

I found the perfect one for Frank and after reading it i realised that he was an asshole on most occasions, but he was also a truly remarkable human being.

He new how to treat the ladies, even though he wasn't always faithful you have to admit he knew exactly what they wanted to hear and he did treat them well and always showed great affection. Ava Gardener was the lady who stole his heart and they were both as crazy as each other, but alas when love is that insane it rarely works out. He was left heartbroken for the rest of his life.

On countless occasions he showed his disbeleif in racism and he greatly admired many black performers and considered them greater than himself.

He lived a life of crime, love, music and art. It made him the legend he is.

At the end of his days he admitted he did things that were bad. At times he was a bad person. I beleive he was one of those people who was too intense. He was too much for himself to handle let alone anyone else. That's what made him brilliant, he felt things to the extreme.

Hazy Days

It's like hazy days.

All the flowers, they would sit and talk to me for hours.

True

It's what you do to the people you say you love, that's what matters.

Garden Loving

I want my own garden.

Surrounded by flowers and cobblestone paths and a willow tree.
There would be a chateau and a creek that leads you to a beautiful hidden grotto.
All i would need is hundreds of books.
Little ducks would be the only company allowed without an invitation.
A perfect retreat.