Chris
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Post by Chris on May 20, 2002 19:01:32 GMT -5
The Yusuf Islam org site has been updated today, with a very interesting and recent article (only 3 weeks old)from Australia. I found it quite interesting. He discusses everything from his moniker name *Steve Adams* to his current activities. So be sure to check it out. www.yusufislam.org.ukor to go straight to the article: www.yusufislam.org.uk/article3awwcat.shtml |
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Post by sue on May 20, 2002 20:35:52 GMT -5
Christine,
I read that article this morning and really enjoyed it. It's great to see Yusuf granting more interviews and that he is acknowledging the good his Cat Stevens music did and is still doing.
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Post by Vivian on May 20, 2002 20:36:09 GMT -5
WOW! What a WONDERFUL article! Thanks Christine!
Peace,Vivian
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tree
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Post by tree on May 20, 2002 20:50:18 GMT -5
yusuf says"But, looking back and realising what my music meant to my fans at the time, I can understand how they felt and I'm sorry that we lost that link. I think it's being rebuilt, I'm still very involved with Cat, and I'm actuallly chuffed to see him going so strong." so i looked up chuffedchuff2 Pronunciation Key (chf) intr.v. chuffed, chuf·fing, chuffs To produce or move with noisy puffing or explosive sounds: “Switch engines chuffed impatiently in busy rail yards”chuff2 Pronunciation Key (chf) intr.v. chuffed, chuf·fing, chuffs n. A noisy puffing or explosive sound, such as one made by a locomotive. :-) so perhaps it has a slang or different meaning in england.....
lol unless yusuf is really making explosive puffing sounds about cats continuing
popularity...... 
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Post by Vivian on May 20, 2002 21:03:48 GMT -5
LOL I am sure it is slang! 8)
Peace,Vivian
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Chris
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Post by Chris on May 20, 2002 21:17:49 GMT -5
Too funny Tree !! I had to take a second look at that word as well... It's a word I have never heard before, at least not in that context.
Ok, lets hear from someone from the UK. What does Chuff mean? I'm sure it means tickled or thrilled, something along that line.
I thought it was cute to see Yusuf refer to Cat in the 3rd person context, as him.
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Post by Vivian on May 20, 2002 22:00:03 GMT -5
I agree, Christine, That was TOO CUTE!
Peace,Vivian
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Post by Bootmiester on May 21, 2002 2:44:47 GMT -5
Chuffed means really happy/over the moon/delighted etc....
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Jancat
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Post by Jancat on May 21, 2002 4:12:32 GMT -5
...A noisy puffing or explosive sound, such as one made by a locomotive. Perhaps Viv's "Pant, pants, hubba, hubbas"? ;D |
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Post by 70sCat on May 21, 2002 7:53:59 GMT -5
The word 'chuffed' makes me think of the word 'miffed' but I guess the meanings are different??  peace and love, Susan |
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Post by Vivian on May 21, 2002 8:12:28 GMT -5
LOL Thanks Jancat! drool giggle wiggle
Peace,Vivian hippie flower
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Chris
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Post by Chris on May 21, 2002 10:57:48 GMT -5
Chuffed means really happy/over the moon/delighted etc.... Thanks Boot for the defination of chuff. It's interesting how many of our words are completely different from the UK to America. |
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Post by Aisha on May 21, 2002 14:36:21 GMT -5
I have to say that is the best article about Yusuf that has come out in a long time. And if people can't understand he has cleared the air on all aspects in question about him in the last 25 years they will never get it. He was clear and concise about everything. I am happy that it pleases him when he hears fans say they have liked him all their lives. It gives those of us who have loved him most of our lives a warm feeling inside as well.
And Christine, thanks for the tip. You know, that sounds like an article you would expect to find here.
Love,
A'isha
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Post by Bootmiester on May 21, 2002 16:29:33 GMT -5
Miffed is basically the opposite of chuffed.  |
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Post by Vivian on May 21, 2002 16:38:18 GMT -5
A'isha is right! If people can't understand that Yusuf has cleared the air, they are HOPELESS and NEVER will!
Peace,Vivian
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Post by hummingbird on May 21, 2002 20:51:53 GMT -5
I enjoyed that interview article too. Yusuf certainly seems like he is at a balanced place. That's really good to see.
Yes, Christine, I found the way he refered to 'Cat' as if he was someone else amusing. Funny...I guess some of us have a tendency of doing that too (using the name to distinguish between then and now). Hey, next thing you know he'll be calling himself, "YI"... now that would be really funny.
But I guess "cat" really must seem like a lifetime ago for him. Gosh...he's accomplished so much since then!!
What an amazing life, huh??
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Post by Lucy13 on May 21, 2002 22:24:33 GMT -5
Yeah, sweet article. Awww... his contemporaries "sniggered" at him. Awww... And Jen, you made me laugh with your "YI" comment. Better yet, how about "WhyEye"? Just teasing....  |
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Post by Lucy13 on May 21, 2002 22:25:37 GMT -5
OOOPS!!!! Funny censor!!
I meant to say his contemporaries "s n i g g e r e d" at him. LOL!!!
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Post by Aisha on May 21, 2002 23:14:47 GMT -5
LOL...funny little censor... Love, A |
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Post by 70sCat on May 22, 2002 9:51:56 GMT -5
Nice article! I finally got around to reading it this morn  peace and love, Susan |
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