Ever since I became aware of Carl Jung’s theories about the human psyche, I’ve been fascinated by archetypes. The warrior, the priestess, the king, the hero – they are all motifs we instinctively understand and carry within us. An archetype is a universal symbol of a collection of traits – the warrior is brave, strong and honourable; the priestess wise and intuitive. But there are light and … [Read more...] about How to tell a brand story through the eyes of your Trailblazer Archetypes
Marc Almond
The day Soft Cell saved me from the dance for perfection
In the fifth extract from my memoir Hit Girl: My Bizarre Double Life in the Pop World of the Eighties, I recall my first meeting with Marc Almond and Dave Ball - otherwise known as Soft Cell - who would play a big part in my unfolding story... I first became aware of Soft Cell in 1981, when I heard their haunting track The Girl With The Patent Leather Face. My alter ego Betty Page and I were … [Read more...] about The day Soft Cell saved me from the dance for perfection