A shy reclusive lady is convinced by an invisible entity to sing. Subsequently, she finds herself noticed by a sleazy talent agent and her talent being showcased on-stage. She also meets a kind but nervous man who becomes her best friend.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 29 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
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Mari Hoff
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| Jane Horrocks | ... |
LV
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| Ewan McGregor | ... |
Billy
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| Philip Jackson | ... |
George
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| Annette Badland | ... |
Sadie
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| Michael Caine | ... |
Ray Say
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| Jim Broadbent | ... |
Mr. Boo
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| Adam Fogerty | ... |
Bouncer
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James Welsh | ... |
Bouncer
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Karen Gregory | ... |
Stripper
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| Fred Feast | ... |
Arthur
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Graham Turner | ... |
LV's Dad
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George Oliver | ... |
Pawnbroker
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Virgil Tracy | ... |
Loan Advisor
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Dick Van Winkle | ... |
Money Lender
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George Bradley | ... |
Mr. Boo's Band
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Geoffrey Emerson | ... |
Mr. Boo's Band
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Barry Gomersalt | ... |
Mr. Boo's Band
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Angela Harrison | ... |
Mr. Boo's Band
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Jean Hotton | ... |
Mr. Boo's Band
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David Kemp | ... |
Mr. Boo's Band
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Aiden Lawrence | ... |
Mr. Boo's Band
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Michael Lynskey | ... |
Mr. Boo's Band
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Peter Marshall | ... |
Mr. Boo's Band
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Peter Minns | ... |
Mr. Boo's Band
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Christine Quick | ... |
Mr. Boo's Band
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Len Rangely | ... |
Mr. Boo's Band
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Bob Scott | ... |
Mr. Boo's Band
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Melanie Simpson | ... |
Mr. Boo's Band
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Doug Stewart | ... |
Mr. Boo's Band
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Peter Thomson | ... |
Mr. Boo's Band
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Stan Wright | ... |
Mr. Boo's Band
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Howard Grace | ... |
Talent Scout
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| Alex Norton | ... |
Bunnie Morris
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Melodie Scales | ... |
George's Girlfriend
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Sean Hadland | ... |
Take Fat
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Roger Neville | ... |
Take Fat
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Michael Prior | ... |
Take Fat
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Paul Swan | ... |
Take Fat
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Carl Whittaker | ... |
Take Fat
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Kitty Roberts | ... |
Brenda Bailey
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Wild Trigger Smith
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Alita Petrof | ... |
Elaine
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Jonathan Clark | ... |
Fireman
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Lisa Dixon | ... |
Audience (uncredited)
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| Bruce Forsyth | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Directed by
| Mark Herman | ||
Written by
| Jim Cartwright | ... | (based on the stage play entitled "The Rise and Fall of Little Voice" by) |
| Mark Herman | ... | (screenplay by) |
Produced by
| Laurie Borg | ... | co-producer |
| Elizabeth Karlsen | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Nik Powell | ... | executive producer |
| Paul Webster | ... | co-executive producer |
| Bob Weinstein | ... | co-executive producer |
| Harvey Weinstein | ... | co-executive producer |
| Stephen Woolley | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| John Altman | ||
Cinematography by
| Andy Collins | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Michael Ellis | ||
Editorial Department
| Simon Harris | ... | first assistant editor |
| Jane Winkles | ... | second assistant editor |
| Stephen Law | ... | post-production consultant (uncredited) |
| Mark Wright | ... | negative cutter (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Priscilla John | ||
Production Design by
| Don Taylor | ||
Art Direction by
| Jo Graysmark | ... | supervising art director |
Set Decoration by
| John Bush | ||
Costume Design by
| Lindy Hemming | ||
Makeup Department
| Lino Carbosiero | ... | hair stylist |
| Tamsin Dorling Barbosa | ... | hair assistant (as Tamsin Dorling) / makeup assistant (as Tamsin Dorling) |
| Peter Swords King | ... | chief hair stylist (as Peter King) / chief makeup artist (as Peter King) |
| Kirstie Stanway | ... | hair assistant / makeup assistant |
Production Management
| Wendy Broom | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Tony Clarkson | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jonathan Benson | ... | first assistant director |
| Tean Borg | ... | additional crowd assistant director |
| Sara Desmond | ... | second assistant director |
| Antony Ford | ... | second assistant director: second unit |
| Emma Griffiths | ... | third assistant director |
| Fiona Richards | ... | assistant director: crowds |
| Mick Ward | ... | additional crowd assistant director |
| Trevor Wright | ... | third assistant director: second unit |
Art Department
| Frances Bennett | ... | stand-by art director |
| Les Benson | ... | property master |
| Steve Bohan | ... | construction manager |
| Eddie Bolger | ... | carpenter |
| William Brown | ... | painter |
| Gary Crosby | ... | supervising painter |
| Joe Dipple | ... | stand-by props |
| Dean Dunham | ... | painter |
| Colin Ellis | ... | stand-by props |
| Charlie Gaynor | ... | stand-by carpenter |
| Mark Goodman | ... | stagehand |
| David Haberfield | ... | painter |
| Gary Hedges | ... | carpenter |
| Julie Ann Horan | ... | art department runner (as Julie Horan) |
| Inge Loeffen | ... | art department runner |
| Tom Martin | ... | supervising carpenter |
| Neil Murrum | ... | dressing props |
| Danny O'Regan Jr. | ... | carpenter |
| John O'Regan | ... | carpenter |
| John Palmer | ... | prop storeman |
| Steven Pollecutt | ... | stand-by rigger |
| Peter Prentice | ... | painter |
| Eric Strange | ... | dressing props |
| Paul Westcott | ... | construction art director (as Paul Westacott) |
| Derek Whorlow | ... | stagehand |
| Peter Wilkinson | ... | carpenter / stand-by painter |
| Peter Benson | ... | dressing props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Jason Adams | ... | dialogue editor |
| Ed Colver | ... | adr mixer / foley mixer |
| Graham Daniel | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Twydor Davis | ... | dialogue editor |
| Jonathan Enraght-Moony | ... | foley editor |
| Steve Finn | ... | sound assistant |
| Rodney Glenn | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Pauline Griffiths | ... | foley artist |
| Jenny Lee Wright | ... | foley artist (as Jenny Lee-Wright) |
| Peter Lindsay | ... | sound recordist |
| Dennis McTaggart | ... | preview sound |
| Ray Merrin | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Malcolm Rose | ... | sound maintenance |
| Lyle Scott-Darling | ... | sound recordist |
| Peter Gleaves | ... | adr mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Paul Clayton | ... | special effects assistant |
| Simon Davey | ... | special effects assistant |
| Adam Hollow | ... | special effects assistant |
| Bob Hollow | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Tim Baxter | ... | optical effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Craig Chandler | ... | digital effects producer |
Stunts
| Jim Dowdall | ... | stunt double |
| Jamie Edgell | ... | stunt double (as Jamie Edgehill) |
| Mark Henson | ... | stunt double |
| Lee Sheward | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Chris Bain | ... | clapper loader: second unit (as Chris Baines) |
| Sam Bloor | ... | electrician |
| Harry Bowers | ... | clapper loader |
| Gary Colkett | ... | electrician: second unit |
| Mark 'Rocky' Evans | ... | electrician (as Mark 'Giffer' Evans) |
| Warren Ewen | ... | best boy: second unit |
| Abbie Ewing | ... | electrician: second unit |
| Chuck Finch | ... | gaffer |
| Stephen Finch | ... | electrician (as Steve Finch) |
| Wick Finch | ... | electrician: second unit |
| Michael Green | ... | focus puller: second unit (as Mike Green) |
| Peter Hawkins | ... | chargehand rigger |
| Gary Hutchings | ... | camera grip: second unit (as Gary Hutchins) |
| Micky James | ... | generator operator: second unit |
| Roger McDonald | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| Billy Merrell | ... | best boy |
| Mark Milsome | ... | focus puller |
| Jackie Oudney | ... | clapper loader: second unit |
| Chris Plevin | ... | camera operator |
| Joth Shakerley | ... | additional still photographer |
| Malcolm Sheehan | ... | camera grip |
| Adrian Smith | ... | steadicam operator |
| Laurie Sparham | ... | still photographer |
| Jonathan Sykes | ... | focus puller: second unit |
| Robert Tomlinson | ... | electrical labourer |
| Elizabeth Trott | ... | camera trainee |
| Ian Wilson | ... | lighting camera operator: second unit |
| George Worley | ... | generator operator |
| Steve Finn | ... | steadicam operator (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Orla Maxwell | ... | casting assistant (as Orla Pulton) |
| Tony Turner | ... | casting: Mr. Boo's Band |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| David Crossman | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Nigel Egerton | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Jenny Hawkins | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Vanessa Munro | ... | wardrobe assistant: second unit |
| James Smith | ... | wardrobe dresser (as Jim Smith) |
Location Management
| Mark Herbert | ... | location manager |
| Alison Pitman | ... | location assistant |
| Martin Raine | ... | location assistant |
| Pip Short | ... | location manager: second unit |
Music Department
| John Altman | ... | music arranger |
| Heather Bownass | ... | music coordinator |
| Andrew Glen | ... | music editor (as Andy Glen) |
| Isobel Griffiths | ... | music fixer |
| Jane Horrocks | ... | music performer: songs |
| Tom Jenkins | ... | music assistant engineer |
| Bob Last | ... | music supervisor |
| Tony Lewis | ... | assistant to music editor |
| Steve Price | ... | music engineer |
| Jamie Talbot | ... | alto saxophone |
| Mark Berrow | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| James Collins | ... | music scoring mixer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Cathy Doubleday | ... | script supervisor: second unit |
| Angela Wharton | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Paula Adamson | ... | driver: minibus |
| Peter Brook | ... | unit driver |
| Mick Crowley | ... | facilities driver |
| Robert Dixon | ... | facilities driver |
| Adrian Goldy | ... | driver: minibus |
| Tom Innes | ... | facilities driver |
| Ross Keel | ... | facilities driver |
| Maggie Lodge | ... | unit driver |
| Dean Macey | ... | facilities driver |
| Ian Maskell | ... | facilities driver |
| Hugh McLellan | ... | transportation captain |
| Colin Morris | ... | personal driver: Michael Caine |
| Barry Newell | ... | unit driver |
| Peter Newson | ... | driver: second unit |
| Neil Pearson | ... | driver: second unit |
| Alex Robinson | ... | driver: minibus |
| Nick Smalley | ... | facilities driver |
| Dennis Swan | ... | facilities driver (as Denis Swan) |
| Roy Tait | ... | facilities driver |
| Peter Thompson | ... | facilities driver |
| Steve Timms | ... | unit driver |
| Ricci Ric Titcombe | ... | facilities driver (as Ricky Titcombe) |
| Keith West | ... | facilities driver |
| Dale Wilson | ... | facilities driver |
Additional Crew
| Grenville Bartlett | ... | floor runner: Scarborough |
| Isabel Begg | ... | legal and business affairs: Miramax |
| Wendy Broom | ... | production coordinator |
| Sue Carreck | ... | assistant: Nik Powell |
| Gavin Charlton | ... | Head Chef |
| Rachel Coward | ... | production liaison: London (as Rachael Coward) |
| Kathy Ewings | ... | assistant accountant |
| Joan Field | ... | stand-in |
| Tanya Freedman | ... | production assistant |
| Howard Grace | ... | stand-in |
| Ryan Green | ... | production runner |
| Nicky Jarvis | ... | unit nurse |
| Robin Jonas | ... | senior executive |
| Beverley Lacey | ... | stand-in |
| Stephen Law | ... | technical delivery coordinator |
| Laura Madden | ... | production executive: Miramax |
| Undine Marshfield | ... | unit publicist: Warren Cowan/Phil Symes & Assocs. |
| Sam Mendes | ... | director: original stage production |
| John Morgan | ... | accountant: Scala |
| Michael Prior | ... | unit nurse |
| Claire Robertson | ... | accounts assistant |
| Patsy Rodenburg | ... | dialect coach |
| John Ruddy | ... | stand-in |
| Anne Shields | ... | accountant: second unit |
| Jez Thierry | ... | assistant to director / assistant to producer |
| Jo Thompson | ... | singing coach |
| Bruno Tonioli | ... | choreographer |
| Kevin Trehy | ... | production accountant |
| Reg Turner | ... | stand-in |
| Romany Turner | ... | assistant to director / assistant to producer |
| Philippa Wood | ... | assistant: Stephen Wooley |
| Steve Zielinski | ... | business affairs: Scala |
| Simon Dowling | ... | title designer (uncredited) |
| Christopher Gambale | ... | assistant to Harvey Weinstein (uncredited) |
Thanks
| David Aukin | ... | special thanks |
| Ginette Chalmers | ... | special thanks |
| Rachel Chartres | ... | special thanks |
| Tim Corrie | ... | special thanks |
| Paul Cowan | ... | special thanks |
| Finola Dwyer | ... | special thanks |
| John Hadity | ... | special thanks |
| Deborah Harwood | ... | special thanks |
| Harvey Herman | ... | special thanks |
| Joy Herman | ... | special thanks |
| Laura Herman | ... | special thanks |
| Kevin Hyman | ... | special thanks |
| Jonathan Karlsen | ... | special thanks |
| Lindy King | ... | special thanks |
| Terry Lansbury | ... | special thanks |
| Jack Lechner | ... | special thanks |
| Sally Long-Innes | ... | special thanks |
| Anne McNulty | ... | special thanks |
| Amanda Posey | ... | special thanks |
| Allon Reich | ... | special thanks |
| Harriet Robinson | ... | special thanks |
| Ian Robinson | ... | special thanks |
| Lucy Ryan | ... | special thanks |
| Mike Stainer | ... | special thanks |
| Olivia Stewart | ... | special thanks |
| Jason Wheeler | ... | special thanks |
| Rachel Wood | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Miramax (presents) (copyright owners)
- Scala Productions (presents)
Distributors
- Budapest Film (1999) (Hungary) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1999) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Laurenfilm (1999) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Miramax (1998) (United States) (theatrical)
- Scotia International Filmverleih (1999) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Asociace Ceských Filmových Klubu (ACFK) (Czechia)
- BBC One (2016) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- BMG Video (1998) (Germany) (VHS)
- Gativideo (1999) (Argentina) (VHS)
- New Films International
- Paris Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- RCV Film Distribution (Belgium)
- RCV Film Distribution (Luxembourg)
- RCV Film Distribution (Netherlands)
- Shaw Brothers (Singapore)
- UTV Motion Pictures (2009) (India) (tv) (Mumbai)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- AON/Albert G. Ruben Insurance Services (insurance services)
- Angel Recording Studios (music mixing and recording)
- Angels & Bermans (costume hire)
- Audiolink Radio Communications (walkie talkies)
- BBC Radio (excerpts courtesy of: Terry Wogan Voice Recording)
- Bickers Action Enterprises (low loader)
- Brendan Donnison Lyps Inc. (adr loop group)
- British Telecommunications (BT) (special thanks)
- C.T.S. Studios (music mixing and recording)
- Capital FX, London (titles)
- Dolby Digital (in selected theatres)
- F.A.B. Sound Services (sound playback equipment)
- Film & Digital Effects Studios (digital opticals)
- Film & Digital Effects Studios (film opticals)
- General Screen Enterprises (digital opticals)
- General Screen Enterprises (film opticals)
- Goldcrest Post Production London (post-production facilities)
- H&S Advisory Services (health & safety)
- Kodak (motion picture film)
- Lansdowne Studios (music mixing and recording)
- Lays International (transport supplier)
- Lee Lighting (lighting equipment provided by)
- MGM Consumer Products (excerpts courtesy of: "Some Like It Hot")
- Mad Dog 2020 (background casting)
- Mitchells Self Drive (transport supplier)
- Mobile Mouthful (catering)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- Nationwide Skylift (cherrypickers)
- Olswang (legal services)
- On Set Location Services (transport supplier)
- Panavision (camera cranes)
- Peter Thorpe (pigeons provided by)
- Pick-Ups (transport supplier)
- Practical Car & Van Rental (transport supplier)
- Prop Farm Ltd. (pigeons provided by)
- Richmond Film Services (sound playback equipment)
- Ron Osman (t.v. playback)
- Sapex Scripts (post-production script services)
- Sapex Scripts (post-production script)
- Sargent Disc (computer services)
- Shepperton Sound (re-recorded at)
- Sylvia Wheeler Film Services (negative cutting)
- TLO Film Services (action vehicles)
- Technovision Cameras (camera cranes)
- The Film Game (camera consumables)
- The Travel Company (travel services)
- Vidfilm Europe (telecine services)
- Warner Bros. (excerpts courtesy of: "A Star Is Born" and "The Wizard of Oz")
- Warren Cowan/Phil Symes Associates (unit publicity)
- Yorkshire Television (YTV) (copyright: "Bruce's Price Is Right")
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The pathetically shy LV lives the life of a recluse listening to her late father's old records in her room and in the process driving her abusive, loud-mouthed mother, Mari Hoff, to distraction. At night, however, when her father's ghost visits, LV sings the songs of the great divas such as Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, and Dame Shirley Bassey. One evening, LV is overheard by one of her mother's loathsome boyfriends, the disastrous dead-end talent scout Ray Say, who recognizes her innate talent and realizes this is his last big chance for the glittering prizes. Gambling everything, Ray Say forces LV to appear at a local run-down, seedy nightclub run by Mr. Boo. As preparations for the big event proceed apace LV meets the equally shy Billy, a pigeon-racing telephone engineer and they form a tentative, gentle friendship. The big night finally arrives and everything is in readiness, the band, the club, and even a big agent from London, but what about LV?
Written by Mark Smith |
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| Taglines | Finding your own voice can be magic. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United Kingdom | GBP761,094, 10 Jan 1999 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Jane Horrocks sang all her own songs. See more » |
| Goofs | The character played by Michael Caine during a conversation with Jane Horrocks' character, when naming the famous people he had met in the past, called Matt Monro "the singing bus conductor", when in fact Monro was a bus driver before he became famous. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Prince of Egypt/Shattered Image/Little Voice/A Simple Plan/Central Station (1998). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Come Fly With Me See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Special Thanks to ... Jason Wheeler and Team, ... Staff at St. Nicholas Hotel, Wreahead Hotel and East Ayton Lodge, ... The People of Scarborough ... North Yorkshire Police (Scarborough Department), Scarborough Borough Council, South Bay Traders Association, Haven Holidays (Cayton Bay), Stephen Joseph Theatre. See more » |
| Quotes |
LV:
He never spoke up to you because you'd never listen. I never spoke up to you because I could never get a word in! See more » |