Some may take a while to download...
fond memories are worth it!
These favourites are in no particular order.... just memories!
Can't believe it?!
Me with a "Teddy Bear"!
Yes, life is good - one always needs to take time for
well-deserved rest and relaxation!
I'm back!! That's me in 1993!
Look at the snow....! Gotta love it!!
Canada, I'm happy to be home after performing overseas again!
One of my philosophies in life...
Enjoy what life gives you - make lemonade out of the lemon!!
This is absolutely one of my favourite... they are my relatives
from Picton to came to see me perform in Belleville!
Lee and I have wonderful conversations on the phone,
giving insight to the SLIPP side!
Best wishes to Lee, Denis, Angela and family!!
Lee was the niece of my grandmother who also enjoyed the arts!
My grandmother - I wish she could have been there too!
She passed when I was only 13 years old....
After grandmother, I should mention her eldest daughter,
my mother!
This is my favourite photo that I had painted by an artist
of my late mother in her youth.
(Patricia O'Neil - nee Slipp)
who passed October 28, 2002.
God grant them both peace...
Speaking of my mother - this is my favourite photo of her on her wedding day!
One of my favourite photos includes
this one of my maternal grandfather:
Many tell me there is a "family resemblance",
My parents.... in their courting days!
My parents - Garfield and Pat O'Neil's 25th Anniversary!
Nicole - my one and only absolutely amazing and adorable niece!
Fond Memories - My brother Tim and I
Fond memories! My brother Gary and I!
Yes, I believe this picture is after my niece's performance on stage...
I'm proud big-time.
A personal reflection...
Memories of years gone by....
Speaking of "Fond Memories"...
this photo is a very special one to me.
Speaking of family... here I am in Cornwall, November 23, 2002, with my relatives...
Cousins Pam and Shelley - Children of my Uncle Nick and Aunt Anne!
Great to connect again after losing my other October 28, 2002.
Here is another favourite - The O'Neil's and I in Cornwall!
Way back in 1993!
A big picture with lots of warm and child-like hearts!! Innocence and amazement at life at its finest!
The picture's big to show all the details - can you recognize me???
Ahhhh... speaking of O'Neil relatives - that's the Irish in us!
This was taken with a Toronto's St. Patrick's Day Queen
Charlie Chaplin's Canadian Tramp bids her all the best!
Lordy, Lordy... look who's 40!!!
My 40th Birthday
(and what a nice surprise!)
April 17, 1999
Thanks again to the special friends (you know who you are!) for the surprise!
God bless!!
Thinking about it... I've performing Charlie Chaplin...
who I christien my own Charlie Chaplin's Canadian Tramp
for many years.... he's somewhat like family to me...
and he can get away with murder!
Michael can't!
One of my favourite ways to perform Charlie Chaplin's Canadian Tramp!
It's funny - when I think about how many hands I've had around my neck
as Charlie Chaplin's Canadian Tramp!
It's always a good laugh - and the camera is always around for the pose!
The beauty of Charlie Chaplin's Canadian Tramp
is that he can mingle with crowds and watch the show...
while performing too! See her cute smile!!
Who would have thought?
Charlie Chaplin at Oktoberfest!?
Why not!
This character has played many roles...
and enjoyed many return performances!
Ja Wohl!
I smile at this one... it's amazing how Charlie Chaplin's Canadian Tramp
character gets a laugh out of all ages...
As well, Charlie Chaplin's Canadian Tramp has reached out to many children throughout the world!
and that is most rewarding....
I'm pleased that children are certainly open
to my range of mime characters!
Louie - The Living Suitcases at the Milk Festival, Toronto, ON
Another point... amazing how silence is golden...
Here being motionless makes all the difference!
Fond memories of getting to meet a family of dogs,
during one of my days off while performing at the Dusit!
Animals are great - love people unconditionally!!
(Just like my pet, Ace did! - I miss him a lot!)
Then again, here I'm back in Hamilton and dogs are friendly here too!
Gotta love them...
Although I confess - I'm very much a cat person!
Fond memories of Caspar - a white cat!
and now... SMUDGE - a black cat!
Over the years, the media have been very receptive to my work!
It's a good feeling!!
Yes, I'm lucky that I so enjoy what I do....
This is set-up time!
Some have told me - my style of performing is outrageous...
However, I believe that the true essence and beauty of being a performer...
Even the water can be one's stage!
On a more serious tone... being an entertainer involves different venues and even weather!
Night or day??? Inside or Outside??
Private Duckie O'Neil's Living Statue.... making a mark in the dark night!
Standing at attention - Private Duckie O'Neil at the Gardiner Museum
Taken just this part summer - Halifax International Busker Festival 2007
Private Duckie O'Neil makes friends!
Private Duckie O'Neil's Living Statue
standing at attention!
One of my favourite characters...
Private Duckie O'Neil's Living Statue wipes a tear...
Changing the tune.... let's smile!
Charlie Chaplin's Canadian Tramp does the splits!
Don't step too hard....
Charlie Chaplin's Canadian Tramp is down!
Not everyone is always in the mood to communicate!
I laugh at this one... making new friends even with the animals...
Animals have been a great asset to me, not only personally, but professionally!
Especially with Charlie Chaplin's Canadian Tramp!
Charlie Chaplin's Canadian Tramp was often referred to as a great walkaround,
however, within time, he was able to do both... occassionally putting down a hat,
as the crowds were there!
Charlie Chaplin's Canadian Tramp - investigating....
Fond memories of performing in Tillsonburg
(Beauty of a car... my back still aches when I hear that word!)
Charlie Chaplin's Canadian Tramp - gets comfortable!
In a prison costume.... Charlie can take on the world...
Here's to a Happy Thanksgiving and Oktoberfest too!
Parades are lots of fun...
"Get off of there!"
Fond memories of parades again - much to the dismay of Officer Bosco,
Charlie Chaplin's Canadian Tramp constantly loves to hitch a ride on cars!
"Gotta light? Na..."
The original Chaplin used this pose often!
Ahhh... what a fun gig!
As much as I enjoy travelling.... very comfortable here...
Westdale, Hamilton, Ontario - my home!
Please view more.... with thanks!
Photos from Dennis McGreal - Westalia - Westdale, Hamilton, Ontario - 2005
Charlie Chaplin's Canadian Tramp performing at McMaster University's Clean Air Event...
Hang on there...
Charlie Chaplin Canadian Tramp's distraction techniques don't seem to be working!
The same event - yet a different character...
This time: Sir John A. Macdonald's Living Statue
Standing proud at attention...
Once again, my own copywritten Sir John A. Macdonald's Living Statue
here posing at St. Jacobs Market where audiences were very fantastic!
Ironically, throughout my travels, a few people would say...
"We saw you at St. Jacobs".
Many audiences have seen me as many different characters in Toronto!
Being Canadian has always brought me such pride...
Pleased to introduce Japanese tourist to Sir John A. Macdonald's Living Statue
Canada's Father of Confederation!
The quality of this photo may not be great... but couldn't resist!
For many years, my family had a Boston Terrier - Ace!
He was a great companion and made many strange faces too!
Charlie Chaplin's Canadian Tramp - shivering enjoying the "Canadian" winter!
All the World's a Stage... but I try to make the most of every opportunity...
and this time, it's a unique stage!
Quiet... shhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Memories of the Royal Winter Agricultural Fair!!
Copper Claus' Living Statue
Christmas Casino Fun?
A bright sunny day and Christmas is in the air!
Copper Claus may be getting busy!
You better not pout, better not cry....
Stay tuned...
Santa Claus (both of them!) are in town!!
Here's the wonder of the Christmas spirit - may the joy of giving and receiving last throughout the year!
Thanks to
Susan Dimitrakopoulos
for these photos of Sir John A. Macdonald's Living Statue performing again
at the Arts Naturally Festival 2005 (August 6, 2005)
fond memories...
from a far and near!
With many thanks for the performance opportunities
at the Arts Naturally Festivals in the past!
Preparing for performances at
The Gardiner Museum
with Private O'Neil's Living Statue
more photos to come... thanks to
Ted Yarwood, Photographer
www.tedyarwood.com
Enjoying my technique of beginning the show
with the application of makeup!
A series of poses of Private Duckie O'Neil's Living Statue
And here's Queen Victoria's Living Statue....
Ah one... and ah two and ah... three
In the name of humour!
Fond memories at a festival - days gone by in Toronto, Ontario
with Mr. Glenn Singer
of Bellylaugh Productions!
http://www.horseguy.com
Private O'Neil's Living Statue
Orangeville Busker Festival 2006
Thanks to:
Dave Willacker, Amazing Portable Circus
Many thanks to Joshua Meles, Photographer
For more photos and information, please visit:
http://www.meles.ca/joshua/pages/singles/singleslg26.htm
Thanks to Lorna Pilon for the photos and your kind email!
Saturday, June 25, 2005 - St. Jacobs Farmer Market
with
Private Edward Duckie O'Neil's Living Statue!
Fond memories
at the
The Royal Canadian Yacht Club, Toronto, Ontario
August 2005.
Queen Victoria's Living Statue: Pleased to pose with
Francesca Domingo
from a la MOODE Inc.