From Meat Loaf to Middle England

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Lyricist Jim Steinman believes that his musical roots are quite similar to those of Andrew Lloyd-Webber, even though they may appear to be very different people. He feels that they both have a background in opera, rock'n'roll and theatre, with Lloyd-Webber putting a lot of his rock'n'roll impulses into theatre and Steinman putting a lot of his theatrical impulses into his music. Steinman never pays much attention to what sort of music is fashionable, and simply chooses projects on the basis of what he is interested in. He has collaborated with Lloyd-Webber to write the musical 'Whistle Down The Wind.'

Interview, Lyricists, Steinman, Jim

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We're not middle-aged any more - that's just too dull

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Middle age is conventionally presented as very dull in the UK. It is widely believed that those who have entered middle age are merely looking forward to retirement, which is far from being the case. In fact, many middle aged people consider themselves to be still quite young, and are keen to try many new experiences. This can make them a very difficult target group for publishers and advertisers. Many older women feel that middle age no longer really exists. They have a strong idea of what they want, are firmly in control of their own lives and want their concerns to be openly discussed.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Middle aged women

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The waning of Middle England

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There now seem to be fewer and fewer shared values in British society. There is a growing feeling that national identity is waning, with the fragmentation which characterizes modern life having had a negative impact on people's ability to belong. There is still a strong desire to belong, however, and there are many different manifestations of efforts to recapture the security which once characterized British society. This is becoming increasingly difficult as cultural emblems disappear.

United Kingdom, Popular culture, National characteristics

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