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A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity. At the end of its lifetime, a star can also contain a proportion of degenerate matter. The nearest star to Earth is the Sun, which is the source of most of the energy on Earth. Other stars are visible from Earth during the night, when they are not obscured by atmospheric phenomena, appearing as a multitude of fixed luminous points because of their immense distance. Historically, the most prominent stars on the celestial sphere were grouped together into constellations and asterisms, and the brightest stars gained proper names. Extensive catalogues of stars have been assembled by astronomers, which provide standardized star designations.
For at least a portion of its life, a star shines due to thermonuclear fusion of hydrogen in its core releasing energy that traverses the star's interior and then radiates into outer space. Almost all naturally occurring elements heavier than helium were created by stars, either via stellar nucleosynthesis during their lifetimes or by supernova nucleosynthesis when stars explode. Astronomers can determine the mass, age, chemical composition and many other properties of a star by observing its spectrum, luminosity and motion through space. The total mass of a star is the principal determinant in its evolution and eventual fate. Other characteristics of a star are determined by its evolutionary history, including diameter, rotation, movement and temperature. A plot of the temperature of many stars against their luminosities, known as a Hertzsprung–Russell diagram (H–R diagram), allows the age and evolutionary state of a star to be determined.
Philip Quast (born 30 July 1957) is an Australian actor who has thrice won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical. He is perhaps best known for his role as Inspector Javert in the stage musical version of Les Misérables, or for appearances in numerous Australian soap operas including Sons and Daughters, The Young Doctors and Police Rescue.
Quast was born in 1957 in Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia, but currently lives in Great Britain. He is married and has three children. Quast also teaches at the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney, Australia.
Quast played the part of Javert in Les Misérables in Great Britain and Australia, as well as in Les Misérables: The Dream Cast in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall, on the Les Misérables Complete Symphonic Recording, and in Hey, Mr. Producer, a concert in honour of Sir Cameron Mackintosh. He has won the most Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Actor in a Musical, having won thrice for:
Quast co-starred in the musical version of The Secret Garden opposite another famous Australian actor, Anthony Warlow. Though mainly a baritone, Quast has played some roles written for tenors, namely George (see above), Candide, and Neville in The Secret Garden. Although he is known for his serious roles, he has also performed comedic parts, such as his 2004 appearance as the pompous Miles Gloriosus in a limited run revival of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at the Royal National Theatre.
Actors: Claude Miles (actor), Jerry Williams (actor), Stacey T. Gillespie (actor), Roni Jonah (actress), Jason Crowe (actor), Sonny Burnette (actor), Cherokee Hall (actor), Russ Croley (actor), Apollo Bacala (actor), Jeff Mitchell (actor), Jeff Mitchell (actor), Billy T. Boyd (writer), Billy T. Boyd (producer), Billy T. Boyd (actor), T.J. Moreschi (actor),
Plot: Willie Norrister is the undefeated champion in the bare knuckle boxing ring. Jonathan 'Stars' Starsmore is an unlicensed doctor of a sort-- the only kind most people in Stoatpamphlet can afford. Ghery is a singer in a bar who dreams of better things. And Hennison is the mysterious man in black. Willie and Stars find themselves on the bad side of the under lord of Stoatpamphlet-- a notorious kingpin by the name of Merrin. Hang on for a wild ride as they navigate assassins, crooked bookies, sky pirates, and the law as they try to survive in the twisted world of Steampunk.
Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi,Actors: Miriam Pielhau (actress), Dennis Landman (writer), Jana Ina (actress), Kerstin Linnartz (actress), Daniel van Moll (actor), John Sutherland (actor), Katja Runge (actress), Jochen Dominicus (actor), Jule Gölsdorf (actress), Michael Neudert (actor), Vanessa Dreckmann (actress), Carsten Konze (actor), Sumitra Sarma (actress), Eva Schulz (actress), Anna Vogt (actress),
Genres: ,Actors: Miriam Pielhau (actress), Dennis Landman (writer), Jana Ina (actress), Kerstin Linnartz (actress), Daniel van Moll (actor), John Sutherland (actor), Katja Runge (actress), Jochen Dominicus (actor), Jule Gölsdorf (actress), Michael Neudert (actor), Vanessa Dreckmann (actress), Carsten Konze (actor), Sumitra Sarma (actress), Eva Schulz (actress), Anna Vogt (actress),
Genres: ,Actors: Miriam Pielhau (actress), Dennis Landman (writer), Jana Ina (actress), Kerstin Linnartz (actress), Daniel van Moll (actor), John Sutherland (actor), Katja Runge (actress), Jochen Dominicus (actor), Jule Gölsdorf (actress), Michael Neudert (actor), Vanessa Dreckmann (actress), Carsten Konze (actor), Sumitra Sarma (actress), Eva Schulz (actress), Anna Vogt (actress),
Genres: ,Heat is a heavy head, (?)
Keeps me in my bed.
Push aside the pillow,
The whole room just turned yellow.
Three in the afternoon,
We still haven't moved.
Siren sighs echo,
A pulse through our window.
Oh, oh, oh, oh!
I don't mind... I don't mind...
This wasted, shaded daylight!
I don't mind... I don't mind...
This wasted, shaded daylight!
Pulling the body to twist,
The thighs, the heels, the hips.
Constellation markings,
Across your body drawings.
Telephone rings,
But we'll just let it sing.
Hide out till tomorrow,
I crawl into your shadow.
Oh, oh, oh, oh!
I don't mind... I don't mind...
This wasted, shaded daylight!
I don't mind... I don't mind...
This wasted, shaded daylight!
I don't mind... I don't mind...
This wasted, shaded daylight!
I don't mind... I don't mind...
This wasted, shaded daylight!
I don't mind... I don't mind...
This wasted, tainted daylight!
I don't mind... I don't mind...