Whatever happened to Annik Honore ? — Forum Archive

11 Jun 2003, 09:39

It just occurred to me in reading God knows how many books and interviews over the past 20 years I can never ever remember reading a quote or seeing a picture of Ian's mistress. What exactly has she done in the last 23 years ? Has she deliberately shunned everything or does nobody ever bother to interview her ? Wasn't she, after all, a Belgian journalist at the time. It's all a bit odd isn't it ?

11 Jun 2003, 09:41

She worked for the Belgian Embassy in London. Presumably she got swallowed up by Dante's Inferno, or felt so guilty at the end of the day that she spontaneously combusted. Fingers crossed.

11 Jun 2003, 09:46

Didn't she used to be referred to as "The Belgian Boiler"?

11 Jun 2003, 09:51

One of Hooky's kinder names !

Just searched on her name in Google - she may work for the EU now !! May not be of course. Who's going to be brave enough to mail her and find out ?

11 Jun 2003, 10:04

I did the google search too, on the off-chance I'd stumble across links to a glittering career in the Belgian press. Looks like it didn't happen. I got the EU link too, sounds plausible: embassy to EU in 23 years.

11 Jun 2003, 10:52

Originally posted by Benny and the Cobwebs One of Hooky's kinder names !Just searched on her name in Google - she may work for the EU now !! annik.honore@cec.eu.int was a very prominent e-mail address. May not be of course. Who's going to be brave enough to mail her and find out ?

You, Tim?

11 Jun 2003, 10:55

Originally posted by a very small boy > Originally posted by Benny and the Cobwebs One of Hooky's kinder names !Just searched on her name in Google - she may work for the EU now !! May not be of course. Who's going to be brave enough to mail her and find out ?

You, Tim?

Nah, well not from my UK government e-mail address anyway !

11 Jun 2003, 10:57

Originally posted by a very small boy > Originally posted by Benny and the Cobwebs One of Hooky's kinder names !Just searched on her name in Google - she may work for the EU now !! annik.honore@cec.eu.int was a very prominent e-mail address. May not be of course. Who's going to be brave enough to mail her and find out ?

You, Tim? Nope, Julio is the right person for the dirty work. ;)

11 Jun 2003, 15:32

Originally posted by Ricardo > Originally posted by a very small boy> > > > Originally posted by Benny and the Cobwebs> One of Hooky's kinder names !Just searched on her name in Google - she may work for the EU now !! annik.honore@cec.eu.int was a very prominent e-mail address. May not be of course. Who's going to be brave enough to mail her and find out ?

You, Tim? Nope, Julio is the right person for the dirty work. ;)

Here I am in a house full of doors with no exits :nervous:

Wait and see :D

11 Jun 2003, 16:26

She works for the EU administering research grants apparently... (whatever that means!)

11 Jun 2003, 16:46

you're not that little short drummer that used to be in Genesis are you???

11 Jun 2003, 17:03

Fuckin' hell, mate, it must've taken you ages to think that one up...

11 Jun 2003, 17:10

Originally posted by Philip Collins Fuckin' hell, mate, it must've taken you ages to think that one up...

You must excuse Jeff....he is a bit daft at times!!! Too much beer....or maybe it is not enough beer! :beer:

11 Jun 2003, 17:48

Originally posted by Philip Collins Fuckin' hell, mate, it must've taken you ages to think that one up...

actually...it did take a couple of minutes...I'm not the brightest bulb in the chandalier...

honestly, I meant no offense...so I apologize if I did offend you...

11 Jun 2003, 18:08

No offence taken...! As you've probably guessed, it's not the first time I've heard that little gem...

11 Jun 2003, 18:29

let me guess...thousands of times???

11 Jun 2003, 19:01

Dunno...I lost count after the first 563 times...

11 Jun 2003, 19:22

Whatever Annik is up to these days i hope she is happy after the intense pain she went through after Ian died (just like Debbie) and is living her own life the ways she wants to.

11 Jun 2003, 19:37

Originally posted by Martin Davies Whatever Annik is up to these days i hope she is happy after the intense pain she went through after Ian died (just like Debbie) and is living her own life the ways she wants to.

Agreed. And I sincerely hope no one is seriously considering dropping a mail to the Annik Honore listed above, for whatever daft reason. It's a truly terrible idea. Some stones are best left unturned!

11 Jun 2003, 20:08

Originally posted by Philip Collins Dunno...I lost count after the first 563 times...

welcome to the madhouse by the way...5 posts in 6 months...obviously not an addict...yet!!!

11 Jun 2003, 20:09

Originally posted by Al Jarvis > Originally posted by Martin Davies> Whatever Annik is up to these days i hope she is happy after the intense pain she went through after Ian died (just like Debbie) and is living her own life the ways she wants to.

Agreed. And I sincerely hope no one is seriously considering dropping the Annik Honore listed above, for whatever daft reason. It's a truly terrible idea. Some stones are best left unturned!

ahhh...the voices of reason...now let's just hope they prevail...

and I had almost worked up the resolve to volunteer for this mission...

11 Jun 2003, 20:52

whatever, just be a complete asshole and drop her a line.

12 Jun 2003, 03:20

Originally posted by David Church whatever, just be a complete asshole and drop her a line.

And what would someone ask her exactly?

"Hello? Did you shag a lad called Ian 23 years ago? Tall bloke, epileptic, sh*te dancer?"

Beggars belief.

12 Jun 2003, 04:09

Originally posted by Al Jarvis > Originally posted by David Church> whatever, just be a complete asshole and drop her a line.

And what would someone ask her exactly?

"Hello? Did you shag a lad called Ian 23 years ago? Tall bloke, epileptic, sh*te dancer?"

Beggars belief.

Sound like you've nailed it. Get her email and fire away.

12 Jun 2003, 04:09

Originally posted by Al Jarvis > Originally posted by David Church> whatever, just be a complete asshole and drop her a line.

And what would someone ask her exactly?

"Hello? Did you shag a lad called Ian 23 years ago? Tall bloke, epileptic, sh*te dancer?"

Beggars belief.

Agreed. Don't even be tempted.Life is hard enough sometimes without bringing up the past.If it is indeed her just think of the chaos and nightmares this could cause.No one deserves this! Think first please. :nod: Cheers RM

12 Jun 2003, 04:11

Absolutely. Let it be. The damage has been done, no point in raking it up again.

12 Jun 2003, 04:30

Has she ever gone into print about her experiences or been quoted? Would be informative to hear her side of the story. Can people be still so traumatised over an event that took place over 20 years ago that they are unable to speak about it now?

12 Jun 2003, 05:03

Not that I'm aware of. At the end of the day though, it's a very personal thing, and of absolutely no relevance to the music or us as fans of the band, in much the same way as nobody has attempted to contact Ian's GP.

12 Jun 2003, 05:26

Thats fair comment. Its just that I'm a nosey sod and it intrigues the hell out of me. But, no, I wouldn't instigate any approach anyway.

12 Jun 2003, 05:33

Originally posted by Benny and the Cobwebs in much the same way as nobody has attempted to contact Ian's GP.

Er, I have. Dr Susan Graham, now retired, formerly of the Macclesfield Lynne's Inn Practice (1974-1985).

Apparently Curtis was epileptic. Oh, and had chronic piles, a glue ear and high arches, which might explain the 'dancing'.

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