Aruan Duval

“It was just as well he was pretty because he wasn't very smart!” WARNING: This episode contains a discussion about a real-life extreme violent event. https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/hco/hate-crime/how-to-report-hate-crime/ (Metropolitan Police) – reporting hate crime. http://www.galop.org.uk/ (GALOP) – the LGBT+ anti-violence charity. https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/types-bullying/homophobic-bullying/ (Childline) – homophobic bullying https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/advice-for-life-situations-and-events/mental-health-support-if-you-are-gay-lesbian-bisexual-lgbtq/ (NHS) - lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans (LGBTQ+) mental health support. Aruan Duval talks about his accidental outing at school and his lifelong music love of David Bowie, Prince… and Bucks Fizz! Other subjects include the Russell T Davies HIV / AIDS drama, “It’s a Sin” and the homophobic murder of Jody Dobrowski. A big thanks to our new Patreon subscriber Warren Woods whose generosity is allowing you to enjoy this episode. Links: Support the podcast at our https://www.patreon.com/inthekeyofq (Patreon page) for as little as £3 per month. Episode https://www.dropbox.com/s/08fq1duaszuqnoj/KQ_0103m_Aruan_Duval.pdf?dl=0 (transcription) Aruan’s https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7LO4FTm6GXjUPdHeHlL6Nz?si=MTCvkVmOQM6EQxS4H1Q7lw (Spotify playlist) featuring his songs from this episode and his five tracks to save from Armageddon. Aruan’s band Furiku on https://open.spotify.com/artist/6uJvv7JQmnDJqRBS5JVTq9?si=cL5TqUW1Rm6Nca_0hc7CKA (Spotify) and https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/furiku/362159060 (Apple Music). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln0BGzuRtHw (The Stones vs The Beatles) from Vinyl Rewind. “My friend Stephen”’s https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2010/aug/05/pet-shop-boys-being-boring (great article) on “Being Boring” from Pet Shop Boys. Bucks Fizz “Cold War” (Extended Version) on https://open.spotify.com/track/6Uy8yL1dYYl4a07t6kbCvQ?si=5ZKIe_PzRnGssAC6yfSKEg (Spotify) and