A Divine Birthday

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I just downloaded "Shoot Your Shot: Divine Anthony," the perhaps too-comprehensive sequel to "The Story So Far ..." a favorite of mine from high school. To mark what would have been John Waters's muse's 72nd birthday, Matt Rettenmund ranks the singer/actor's most divine singles -- and there were many! -- HERE.

By the way, while we were in New Orleans for Damian's birthday, he noticed VNV Nation was playing at One-Eyed Jacks. I'd never heard of them, but it was his birthday trip, so I was up for whatever he wanted to do. I think he sold me on them by saying they were "kind of like Depeche Mode, but a little more goth." But while I was there, I couldn't help but notice that singer Ronan Harris -- a big bald guy with a big gruff voice -- sounded exactly like Divine. I played a couple songs for Damian when we got home, and he agreed!