Introduce Yourself : je ne regrette rien (only because I have no choice) by Deacon Martin

Deacon Martin

je ne regrette rien (only because I have no choice)

Hugely unsuccessful writer, performer, musician with a lifetime of failed initiatives, projects, and contacts. Practically everything ever touched has turned into untrammeled disaster and unmitigated travesty. But, still looking….. Any collaborations considered. Extensive writings, samples at: http://vrdm.hubpages.com/ Very best wishes, DM the Very Reverend Deacon Martin - "The man they couldn't corrupt..." “bio” With a degree in Particle Theology from the University of Convenience, Panama, Deacon Martin brings to the stage a gentle introduction to the Church of the Eternal Question and its precepts. A defier of temptation, he has led a life beyond reproach and continues to resist all manner of distractions and corruptive influences which may find their way on to his path. “ Available for lectures, presentations, standup, openings, fetes, births, deaths, marriages, and musical interludes. An experienced Master of Ceremonies and compère, he can bring dignity to your special occasion. The act is a combination of music and tongue-in-cheek existential philosophy and theology. For examples, please see the following link: www.youtube.com/user/ecrp It is also possible to book the Church band, Deacon Martin and the Watchmen, a funky three piece of singularly striking gravitas and presence. This can provide all of the above plus an enhanced musical experience of surprising breadth and warmth. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKcgau3tN-M&feature=channel_video_title

Deacon Martin on HubPages
Deacon Martin on HubPages
the Very Reverend Deacon Martin - "....international man of dignity." Born without a clue. A lifetime later, situation largely unchanged....
Ronald R Bush

Unique for sure. Loved the reverb on that guitar.

Debbie Croysdale

Great intro! A bard Deacon turning up would make an unforgettable wedding, sounds rom com material, if turning up to stuffy guests .....I can just imagine some scenario with them all participating in Particle Theology. Or some professional executive office would definitely be livened up, fun acts provide great ice breakers in team building. Enjoyed Soho music reel too, and the deep red background showcased act well. Happy Weekend all.

Deacon Martin

Many thanks for kind comments Colleagues. Here's that Wedding Ceremony Debbie. After words of Welcome from a highly respected Church Dignitary, s/he leads the congregation in a short prayer. Dignitary says, congregation repeats: I am a gift of consciousness. From whom I don't know. To whom I don't know. But, a gift nevertheless. All the others are like me, gifts of consciousness. Like me, they haven't a clue about what's going on. But I admire them as I admire me for carrying on in the face of the impossibility of ever finding out. It is my purpose to assume responsibility for my passage through this reality, to learn what I can, to act where I can upon that learning, and to deal with my death when it comes. Should it ever transpire that I meet the entity or entities behind all this, I shall demand a very comprehensive explanation. Ahumen. Respectable dignitary carries on as follows: "As the universe explodes, we drift on this particle, Earth, knowing that our role as an intelligent life form is becoming more and more inexplicable. As we learn that we are not the centre of the universe, we come to know that our function as a life force has apparently less and less significance in whatever order towards which the universe is moving.... In the face of this knowledge, we must embark upon our mission of embracing life and intelligence.... In the face of the disintegrating nature of everything around us, we must move towards integrating.... In the face of the impossibility of developing a stable rationale, we must move towards developing a stable rationale.... In the face of the futility of moving towards and the impossibility of arriving at a specific goal, we must learn to appreciate that it is the direction in which we move, rather than the point of arrival, which is of greater importance.... In the face of this knowledge, this certainty that arrival is out of the question, we must also take account of the "scale of coincidences". The first coincidence is that, against infinite odds, life occurred. The second coincidence is that, against infinite odds, out of life, consciousness emerged. The third coincidence is that, against infinite odds, out of life and consciousness, intelligence emerged. The fourth coincidence is that, against infinite odds, out of life and consciousness and intelligence, capacity for pleasure emerged. The fifth coincidence is that, against infinite odds, out of life and consciousness and intelligence and pleasure, love emerged. The sixth coincidence is that, against infinite odds, out of life and consciousness and intelligence and pleasure and love, two human beings made eye contact, bonded, and decided to commit to each other." Respectable dignitary leads bride & groom and bride & groom repeat as follows: I, (name of bride/groom) acknowledge the vastness of the universe and I acknowledge the infinite unlikelihood of overcoming the odds against finding one other with whom to bond full-on, at solar plexus level. But I call upon those here assembled to bear witness to my certainty that I have found in this partner here such another and to share with me the inexpressible joy this has brought and my hope that this feeling may proliferate among humans in general and among you here assembled in particular. Ahuman. Respectable dignitary concludes the ceremony with words of congratulation all round and heads for the sandwiches and punch (to be provided by the groom's family). http://cofeq.com/

Rachael Kras

Ha! This is the best intro I've seen so far! Nice to meet you. :)

Stage 32 Staff - Julie

That might be the most classic intro I've seen so far. Very witty, my friend. Glad to have you in the creative family!

Deacon Martin

If only it weren't true..... ))

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