Friday, 19 September 2008

Friday 55 Flash Fiction # 44 Star Of The Show...

Star Of The Show

It was her big chance to prove she had what it takes.


Singing her heart out she revelled in the applause.





Although there was a standing ovation, she was sad.


Standing in the wings she watched as the star of the show bowed to the audience,





taking credit for miming to the voice of another.




My post about singing in public inspired this 55, not that I did that of course!


Friday 55 Flash Fiction is brought to you by G-man (Mr Knowitall). The idea is you write a story in exactly 55 words. If you want to take part pop over and let G-man know when you've posted your 55.
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27 comments:

  1. G-Man19 September 2008 at 06:18

    You sure have been pre-occupied with performing this week...
    Excellent 55 Ake..Thanks for playing, and have a Great Week-End!!...G

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  2. Pam19 September 2008 at 07:37

    is this in reference to the olympics?? that was so sad they didn't let that little girl sing out in public cuz she wasn't 'cute' so they had someone lip sync. also reminds me of that movie singing in the rain. great job, ake! :)

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  3. Flowerpot19 September 2008 at 11:51

    yes I saw that about the olympics - what a swizz! have a good weekend Ak!

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  4. buffalodick19 September 2008 at 11:55

    Lip sinc should always be announced (or denounced!) as such..

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  5. Jo Beaufoix19 September 2008 at 13:28

    Oh, like that little girl in Beijing. :(

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  6. Smalltown RN19 September 2008 at 14:50

    Lip sync....remember that duo Milli Vanelli? And yes of course the Olympics...how sad...I to sang in public at my sisters wedding with a church full of people....

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  7. Empress Bee (of the high sea)19 September 2008 at 15:21

    oops, busted! ha ha ha

    smiles, bee
    xoxoxoxoxoxoxox

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  8. Akelamalu19 September 2008 at 16:42

    You know how you get something on your mind and it just won't go away g-man ;)

    Well my post reminded me about that little girl in the Olympics yes Ciara. I thought it was disgusting that they didn't let the girl with the voice appear in public just because she wasn't pretty enough!

    Wasn't it just Flowerpot!

    It definitely should Buff. You've dropped the dy from your name - how come?

    Exactly Jo.

    It was terrible what Beijing did to that little girl RN. How brave are you singing at your sister's wedding? :0

    Yep busted Bee!

    I hope you have a great weekend too Missy :)

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  9. Daryl19 September 2008 at 18:38

    Wonderful ... I dont think I have ever been brief ... sigh


    :-Daryl

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  10. Mona19 September 2008 at 18:59

    O dear, O dear... this is so sad!

    I heard that Paris Hilton does the same thing. that is lip sync!

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  11. Gledwood19 September 2008 at 19:32

    Re The Chinese Olympics Singing Girls Scandal:

    Vanessa Felz said the substitute singer we all saw was like a baby Stepford Wife!

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  12. Anndi19 September 2008 at 20:30

    Well done.

    My Chicklet just couldn't understand why they did that during the Olympics... and I couldn't explain it. Very sad.

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  13. Claremont First Ward19 September 2008 at 22:39

    I'm imagining that writing a story in exactly 55 words is NOT easy. I'll have to try this sometime.

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  14. Lu'19 September 2008 at 23:34

    I think the music choice is excellent :)

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  15. Donnetta20 September 2008 at 00:25

    Now that is the only way that I COULD do it, A! Neat 55er. And cool pictures, too. Mine's up also. D

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  16. Travis Cody20 September 2008 at 02:10

    Hmmmm...shades of the opening ceremonies at the Olympics.

    Have a lovely weekend!

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  17. Ron20 September 2008 at 03:17

    OMG, Akelamalu...that's FUNNY!!!

    And you DO deserve a STANDING OVATION for this!!!

    applause, applause, applause!

    woo, woo, woo!

    Brava, dear lady!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  18. KB20 September 2008 at 03:43

    There is a performing theme to your blog recently, hehe.

    Cool 55.

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  19. Anonymous20 September 2008 at 04:16

    Ooh, nicely done.

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  20. Anonymous20 September 2008 at 04:16

    Ooh, nicely done.

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  21. Anonymous20 September 2008 at 04:16

    Ooh, nicely done.

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  22. Deb20 September 2008 at 05:27

    Hello Creative, Clever Writing Machine ~ I always get so excited as I head over here to see what you have created with words. You are a word artist. I am going to try one of these sometime. For now I enjoy watching and reading. Take care.

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  23. Jeff B20 September 2008 at 05:57

    I enjoyed that. Funny though, my lips didn't move as I typed that. Hmmm

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  24. KatBouska20 September 2008 at 06:31

    How fun! I'm gonna have to go check out this Mr Knowitall now!

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  25. Akelamalu20 September 2008 at 10:16

    It's not easy being brief Daryl ;)

    It's cheating don't you think Mona?

    Mmmm she did a bit, now you mention it Gleds.

    A very difficult thing to explain the reasoning behind it to a child Anndi :(

    Oh do join in Angie it's a great challenge. :)

    I'm pleased you like the music Lu :)

    LOL glad you liked it Donnetta :)

    Yes it is Trav.

    So happy you liked it Ron x

    Ah you noticed KB ;)

    You liked it so much you said it 3 times citizen ((wink))

    Ah you're too kind Deb, thankyou. xx

    Hehe you're funny Jeff :)

    Oh yes do Mama'slosinit, I hope you join in the game.

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  26. storyteller21 September 2008 at 00:53

    I love how you ‘linked’ the ideas this week. Brief? Yez … ‘tis definitely challenging for ME to be brief, but YOU … seems like you do this so well each every Friday!
    Hugs and blessings,

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  27. Akelamalu21 September 2008 at 10:44

    You're too kind storyteller but I thank you. x

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