The annual Top of The Mopp awards were presented five times; the first one in held in 1995 at The London Apprentice, Old Street, and the subsequent four years from 1997 until 2000 at Central Station, Kings Cross, home to Millie’s longest established residency. Set up as a precursor to the annual Hollywood Oscars ceremony, the awards were presented for services rendered to The Goddess. All nominees were nominated by The Goddess. All votes were cast by The Goddess. All awards were presented by…you guessed it, The Goddess!
To be nominated for an award was something that many aspired to. To actually have one presented was, for many, an overwhelming achievement that they would cherish for the rest of their lives (Millie would constantly award herself the OBE award…Owner of the Bona Eek). The most intriguing award for the assembled throng was the ‘Shag a Drag Award’, bestowed upon the current Mr. Mopp. In polite company he was often referred to as ‘her shag’ and was best known for his patience, tolerance and indulger of her ego. The ‘Shag a Drag Award’ was presented three times over the five year period; the last recipient of this award has managed to run the course and in ‘dog’ years has just celebrated his 70th anniversary with The Goddess!
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Those were the days. Faaaaaaaabulous. I was blessed by being awarded a most prestigious award by the Goddess herself at her residency at Central Station.
Affectionately nicknamed "Kevin the Gerbil" I lovingly adored the Goddess every week exhuberently singing and dancing along to her most glorious and dulcet tones as she bestowed her Divine prescence on us minions. This life of total adoration was awarded by being annointed most faithful minion. Oh how I miss those days and seeing Millie on stage. Thanks for the blogg and the memories. And where ever you are Millie, thank you for the laughs. keV xxx
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