From Bow Bells To HOLLYWOOD

"HAPPY DAYS"

Another step closer to Punk Rock Stories And Tabloid Tales becoming a movie.

Beachdancer Films in California USA are writing a `treatment` of my story ... in the UK this is called a `screenplay`.

They have invited me to visit them in Hollywood.

I am `very excited`.

This is not a wind-up and swear on my life this is KOSHER.

I would not risk my life by lying.

The valve in my heart has a five year `life-span` and seeing as I was given it in December 2013 the clock is already running down.

So as it is I`m already living on borrowed time so would I `swear on my life` if I was lying?

Every word you have read and are about to read is the Gospel truth.

This time last year at a party I met up again with Football Factory writer John King and resumed my own writing career.

A lot has happened in the past 12 months.

I have released 2 albums, had two books published, appeared in a film, on stage and recorded 3 TV shows for SKY Arts. (Friday nights 9pm and Sunday nights 8pm)

There is more to come.

June: The Roundhouse in London

August: The Rebellion Festival in Blackpool.

October: Another film release - all the video clips are currently being transferred to DVD and I`m doing the voice-over.

They asked and I agreed.

Who needs Danny Dyer or Ray Winstone?

Not only am I cheaper but seeing as I was there and took part in the actual filming - without being "big-headed" at times I also sort of directed.

I was the larger-than-life co-star so it`s more authentic and makes sense if I do the voice-over in my best Cockney accent.

It won`t be shown on the BBC, ITV or Channel 4 but should get a late-night slot on cable TV.

I know for a fact there will be clips on the Internet to promote the purchase of the DVD.

As with my records, books, personal appearances both films will be promoted all over Social Media.

I repeat every word in this chapter is 100 per cent factual and once again I swear that "on my life".

The Garry Johnson Story has not ended.

Adult Stories And Tabloid Tales will also be released in October.

Fathers' Day

Support this song in the run-up to FATHER`S DAY.

This was written from the heart as through NO fault of mine I have not seen my daughter since November 2008.

But "Thank God" it will soon be October.

Pictures From The Cockney Bard

Candid X-Rated Interview

10am tomorrow ...

LISTEN ONLINE:

 http://www.secklowsounds.org/news/garry-johnson-in-the-sticks



I HAVE JUST BEEN SENT THE TRANSCRIPT OF MY MOST REVEALING INTERVIEW SO FAR ...and `Jesus` ...

I know I pride myself on always being 100 per cent honest and telling "the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth" ... but this was like being grilled by a shrink.

What starts off as a `showbiz` chat becomes a combination of police interview and a confession box conversation with Terry Sullivan as the Priest.

God ... am I opened up or what?

The interviewer knew what buttons to press and got me to bare my soul.

I had no advance knowledge of the questions so what you hear is the raw truth.

My personality dictates that I always tell the truth regardless of whether or not the answer makes me look `good or bad`,

Thirty minutes into the conversation I`m asked "Do you still love your wife"?

I am momentarily flustered ... you will hear my nervous laugh ... followed by a long "eh, eh ,eh"

The previous 25 minutes had dealt with my past as a teenage tearaway, borstal boy, punk rocker, managing The Stone Roses, Adult movies, Fleet Street, sex and drugs and rock `n` roll ... my book and album Punk Rock Stories And Tabloid Tales.

I was not expecting or prepared for a question about Julie.

The `Jack the lad` in me wanted to put on a brave face and say something like "You having a laugh" or "you taking the piss or what?".

But I`m a punk poet not a politician so I`m not programmed to lie. It is not in my DNA.

So I blurted out "eh..well..,eh sort of yes".

Adding:

"You are right ... you have hit the nail on the head ... of course I still have feelings for her. She`s the mother of my children and life is too short to bare a grudge."

The next 5/10 minutes was a sort of blur and too painful for me to lift from the transcript. The truth is when I tune in tomorrow I must make sure beforehand that I take my heart tablets.

This will give you a taste of the second part of the 45-minute interview.

Terry Sullivan:

"I`ve seen pictures of Julie on the internet and in the book and you are right when you describe her as looking like Patsy Kensit or Susan George"

Me confirming why I am a Punk Poet, old romantic and `Mister Nice Guy` reply:

"Well the truth is Terry she was the love of my life ... I don`t mind admitting that ...and to be honest Julie is still a bit of a stunner ... like a fine wine she gets better with age"

Adding:

"And to prove I`m not the sort of bloke who holds a grudge there`s a song about Julie on the album called "The One That Got Away".

THIS IS THEN PLAYED ON THE SHOW.

I just about handled the questions about Julie but when my daughter Lucy was mentioned I `choked up` and almost lost control of my emotions.

But as the saying goes "The roar of the greasepaint and the smell of the crowd" so as Dr Showbiz kicked in I composed myself and carried on.

The truth is because I wasn`t expecting that sort of interview it allowed me to open up, bare my soul and talk from the heart.

A lot of the poems/lyrics in my new book THE COCKNEY BARD - From Bow Bells To Bitterstreet were inspired by the feelings and thoughts expressed during this interview from 3 months ago,

But it`s not all `heavy`.

There are plenty of laughs and funny stories.

All included in `Punk Rock Stories And Tabloid Tales`.

The follow-up `Adult Movies And Tabloid Tales` will be released in October.

Radio Interview

http://www.secklowsounds.org/news/garry-johnson-in-the-sticks

The Cockney Bard - From Bow Bells To Bitterstreet

SKY ARTS Trailblazers Starts Tomorrow Night

SKY ARTS starts tomorrow night.

Nineteen Episodes.

I am not on Shows One or 2 ... but I do appear on the shows about DAVID BOWIE , Punk Rock and The Stone Roses.