About

5/31/11 – That was then:

Bobby Darin was born Walden Robert Cassotto and in addition to having a Number One smash with his interpretation of “Mack The Knife” he also wrote such hits as “Splish Splash”, “Dream Lover”, “That’s The Way Love Is” and, the namesake of this blog, “As Long As I’m Singing”.

Bobby Darin died in 1973 at the age of 37, and he is greatly missed by fans and music enthusiasts alike.

i am not Bobby Darin.

4/29/13 – This is now:

My name is Troy, though I’ve found that good friends tend to call me simply “t” instead. Well, I suppose in their mind, the “t” is capitalized, but I digress…

I’m a father of three beautiful, smart and independent children (biased be damned, parenting is the one thing I KNOW I do right), and a man much farther along in my journey than I, or my wardrobe, would normally care to admit. I also fancy myself a writer in that I can place words side by side, in an order that results in their resembling coherent thoughts, when being read back.

Although appreciated, this is an award-free blog, as your reading along is award enough.

I will sometimes speak of things personal, but for the most part this house will now contain only pieces of my imagination. Flash fiction, prompt responses, grandiose novel ideas – ones that will surely simply trail off after a spell without ever actually ending – and other such meanderings will inhabit this space. Well that, and the occasional mental sidetrack discussing any given number of non-essential tidbits regarding musical performers, may also appear from time to time. Thanks for stopping by, and I do hope you enjoy your time here.

Oh, in case you couldn’t tell, I’m also quite fond of using the comma. Period.

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53 thoughts on “About”

Sharon on August 19, 2011 at 10:05 AM said:

Ha! And you won’t tell, right? ;) Thanks for checking out my site.

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- t on August 19, 2011 at 10:52 AM said:
  
  Mums the word ;)
  
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TheIdiotSpeaketh on September 9, 2011 at 5:15 PM said:

Milli Vanilla, consisting of Fab Morvan and Rob Pilatus, were one of the most popular musical acts of the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. After winning the Grammy for Best New Artist in 1991, the music world was rocked when word leaked out that they had actually not sang any of the vocals on their many hits. Their Grammy was then revoked. Morvan dissapeared into obscurity while Pilatus would later die as a result of a drug overdose. Obviously, writing this, I am not Pilatus, and can say with great certainty that I am also NOT Fab Morvan.

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- t on September 9, 2011 at 8:17 PM said:
  
  While we are in complete agreement over your state of un-Pilatusness, i wouldn’t be too sure in regards to your level of Morvan. There are quite a few in fact, who feel strongly that there is a little Morvan within each of us.
  
  And yes, i suppose you actually could blame that on the rain.
  
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HealingMutti on September 30, 2011 at 6:54 PM said:

Check my blog out! http://healingmutti.com/2011/09/30/fellow-blogger-blogging-award/

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- t on September 30, 2011 at 9:31 PM said:
  
  I’m very proud of you! And thanks for passing it on!
  
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dirtwithbreath on October 14, 2011 at 8:04 PM said:

Nice blog, Not Bobby Darin! Will be sure to be back. Thanks for the ‘Like’ too.

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- t on October 14, 2011 at 10:37 PM said:
  
  Much thanks, and I’ll be visiting your place as well – but please keep in mind – there’s a little Bobby Darin in all of us =)
  
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addielicious on October 26, 2011 at 9:34 AM said:

I love this section. Very unique. Made me chortle. :D

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- t on October 26, 2011 at 12:35 PM said:
  
  Much thanks! Making people chortle is one of greatest passions, you know, right after spouting off miscellaneous info about long-dead pop stars :)
  
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riatarded on December 2, 2011 at 10:23 PM said:

hahah that’s an interesting ‘about me’!

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- t on December 2, 2011 at 10:57 PM said:
  
  i’m glad you enjoyed it – as you can imagine, this portion of a blog is difficult to work around when you’re posting anonymously… =)
  
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yearstricken on December 7, 2011 at 7:53 PM said:

I have met so many people that are not Bobby Darin. I think there must be a lot of them, but I’m not sure why. How do you explain it?

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- t on December 7, 2011 at 9:37 PM said:
  
  That is an awesome observation!
  
  In fact, of all the people i know or know of, only one has ever been Bobby Darin. You’d have thunk God would’ve made more, right?
  
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rdopping on February 20, 2012 at 12:57 PM said:

Thanks for stopping by my site Bobby. You have a darin’ site here. Nicely done. Love the idea about not being someone who your not and sticking to it. The mystery will certainly keep ’em coming back.

I look forward to future…….oh, and it’s been a while since I have found someone else that likes PIL. Enjoy the man’s body as long as you have it.

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- t on February 20, 2012 at 1:48 PM said:
  
  Much thanks, although not being someone I’m not does come easier as a result of my not really knowing who I am in the first :)
  
  Stick around, and hopefully we’ll discover other shared musical interests!
  
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J. Boudreaux on February 24, 2012 at 9:56 AM said:

Dear As Long, I have nominated your blog for four blog awards. If you do not wish to be included, please respond to this comment and I will be more than happy to remove the link to your blog. J. Boudreaux, http://contemporarymusings.wordpress.com .

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- t on February 24, 2012 at 12:52 PM said:
  
  I want to really thank you for this, unearned as it is. I appreciate your appreciation, and will gladly “play along” with the conspiracy next week… :)
  
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Kimberly Novosel on April 17, 2012 at 7:51 PM said:

Hi! You were so kind as to leave a comment on a post I had freshly pressed last year. I’d liike to use your quote on my book jacket cover under blogger quotes. It would read as follows:

“With Novosel on an artist’s side, who could be against him?”
As Long As I’m Singing

Would that be okay? Love your blog and hope to send some readers your way too.
XO,
Kimberly

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- t on April 17, 2012 at 11:46 PM said:
  
  Thanks for asking Kimberly! Would you happen to have the link to my original comment? I’d like to take a quick peek to refresh my (ancient memory) first…
  
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  - Kimberly Novosel on April 18, 2012 at 9:09 AM said:
    
    http://theoohlalalife.com/2011/07/22/a-love-letter-of-sorts/
    
    There you go! It’s in the first quarter-to-third. :)
    
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    - t on April 18, 2012 at 12:29 PM said:
      
      But of course – how could I have forgotten? Sara had a brief stint as being my daughter’s “OMG, she is the best ever!” artist as a result (for the usual time frame of about a month – with Lenka eventually dethroning her).
      
      By all means, please do use my quote – and feel free to use “t of as long as i’m singing” if you’d like. Thanks again for asking, and best of luck and blessing with your book!
      
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      - Kimberly Novosel on April 18, 2012 at 1:25 PM said:
        
        :) thank you SO MUCH!
        
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        t on April 18, 2012 at 4:56 PM said:
        
        My pleasure =]
        
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alundeberg on May 25, 2012 at 10:00 PM said:

It would be a bit weird if you were Bobby Darin. Didn’t Kevin Spacey make a Bobby Darin movie? Are you Kevin Spacey– who was also not Bobby Darin, but played him on TV? Anyway, thanks for stopping by and liking my post.

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- t on May 25, 2012 at 10:10 PM said:
  
  Yes, Kevin did make a Darin movie, and no, I am not him either. Nor am I his wig maker. Or at least I don’t think…
  
  And you’re more than welcome for the visit – thank you for making it so pleasurable! Goodoldgirl told me to go – twice – and I find it best not to ignore her…
  
  =]
  
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  - alundeberg on May 25, 2012 at 11:45 PM said:
    
    Come back anytime!
    
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    - t on May 25, 2012 at 11:51 PM said:
      
      Will do!
      
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rheath40 on October 27, 2012 at 6:58 PM said:

I’ve included you in a “look” challenge if you want to participate please go to my page:
http://rendezvouswithrenee.com/2012/10/27/the-look-challenge/

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1EarthUnited on January 1, 2013 at 8:18 PM said:

Nice to know you, BD’s PR guy. Wishing you a most joyous New Year and look forwards to sharing ideas and posts with you. Be well!

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- t on January 2, 2013 at 9:36 AM said:
  
  Right back at ya, right back at ya, and right back at ya!
  
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theloneshewolf on February 11, 2013 at 11:24 AM said:

My first ever award nomination.

Which means you are also nominated :)

Why? Because I love coming to read your posts

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- t on February 11, 2013 at 2:35 PM said:
  
  And I love having you here, even IF it never once occurred to you to wear your wedding dress when you popped in.
  
  Whatever, sweats will work to, I suppose.
  
  Congrats on your award, and thanks for sharing the love with me!
  
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anelephantcant on March 1, 2013 at 6:11 PM said:

AnElephantCant think of anything clever to say
This happens time after time
But he wants you to know
That he likes you and so
He says hello with this silly rhyme

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- t on March 2, 2013 at 2:23 PM said:
  
  A very nice rhyme at that – yes – so much so that I tip my hat…
  
  =)
  
  Thank you!
  
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jwdwrites on March 9, 2013 at 4:24 PM said:

Hi, whoever you really are, I am grateful that you took the trouble to stop by my blog and liked my post. This sounds really dumb as I write it, but were all the italics in your Friday Fictioners post this week song titles?

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- t on March 10, 2013 at 11:50 AM said:
  
  Every last one, plus the post title! Thanks to you for stopping by as well =)
  
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Eva van Beek on April 10, 2013 at 7:14 AM said:

Hi Not-Bobby-Darin, It is a pleasure to let you know that I nominated you for the “Best Moment Award” you’ll find all you need to know on my website :-) http://evavanbeek.com/2013/04/10/silence-kills/

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- t on April 10, 2013 at 11:30 AM said:
  
  Thank you Eva, my heart appreciates your appreciation =)
  
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  - Eva van Beek on April 10, 2013 at 3:15 PM said:
    
    Cool! Keep singing :-)
    
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    - t on April 10, 2013 at 5:17 PM said:
      
      Once I have a new song to sing =]
      
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Nowan Zen on May 24, 2013 at 1:39 PM said:

And TAG you’re it!
http://notlostjustweird.com/2013/05/24/voices-in-my-head-an-answer-to-rachies-tag/

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KG Visions on July 2, 2013 at 2:43 PM said:

I think you have provided much to explore here :) Thank you for stopping by. Love intriguing minds!

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Sarah Almond on July 10, 2013 at 12:02 AM said:

I like ellipses, but commas are cool too…

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- troy P. on July 10, 2013 at 12:05 AM said:
  
  They are ALL good, m’dear! =)
  
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Iam Who Iam on July 24, 2013 at 10:49 AM said:

It’s my privilege to nominate you for the Liebster Award. You may accept if you wish, but feel free to merely experience the honor of having been nominated and leave it at that. (http://iamwhoiamnowblog.wordpress.com/2013/07/24/liebster-award-acceptance-and-nominations/)

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Gray Dawster on August 6, 2013 at 6:52 AM said:

A fine introduction my friend…

Andro

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Sarah on August 28, 2013 at 9:22 AM said:

I’m a Liker too. :D Nuff said?

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- troy P. on August 28, 2013 at 9:56 AM said:
  
  Mo’ than Nuff =)
  
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Riya Anne Polcastro on February 25, 2014 at 10:09 PM said:

An award for you at…
http://divebarbluestales.wordpress.com/2014/02/26/121/

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- troy P. on February 25, 2014 at 10:32 PM said:
  
  Thank you so much dear! I really appreciate this (tho I would HARDLY call my stuff an inspiration)!
  
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  - Riya Anne Polcastro on February 26, 2014 at 3:46 PM said:
    
    Inspiration has many faces!
    
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