Justin de Villeneuve
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Justin de Villeneuve was Twiggy
's manager from 1966-1973. He was born in Edmonton, London
as Nigel John Davies.
Justin de Villeneuve worked as a Mayfair
hairdresser before meeting Twiggy as a teenager. They became a couple, and as her career as a model took off, he became her manager and helped to make her famous. Twiggy severed ties with him in 1973 and has lately downplayed his role in her success.
de Villeneuve was married to model Jan de Villeneuve and has two daughters, photographer Poppy de Villeneuve (born 22 May 1979) and illustrator Daisy de Villeneuve.
de Villeneuve is repeatedly mentioned by Peter Cook
on the Derek and Clive Come Again
recording. This is because in 1977, de Villeneuve was employed by Phonogram Records
in the capacity of Head of Public Relations & Publicity. Phonogram's was due to release Lol Creme & Kevin Godley's 'Consequences', a record on which Cook had worked, writing and playing all the male characters for a drama that filled three of the six sides. However, de Villeneuve repeatedly condemned the album and said how bad it was. This is why Peter Cook says 'Justin De Villeneuve watch out!' and 'Justin De Villeneuve is my friend!'
Justin de Villeneuve married Sue Timney
at Chelsea Town Hall 2007
Twiggy
Lesley Lawson née Hornby known as Twiggy is an English model, actress, and singer. In the early-1960s she became a prominent British teenage model of swinging sixties London with others such as Penelope Tree....
's manager from 1966-1973. He was born in Edmonton, London
Edmonton, London
Edmonton is an area in the east of the London Borough of Enfield, England, north-north-east of Charing Cross. It has a long history as a settlement distinct from Enfield.-Location:...
as Nigel John Davies.
Justin de Villeneuve worked as a Mayfair
Mayfair
Mayfair is an area of central London, within the City of Westminster.-History:Mayfair is named after the annual fortnight-long May Fair that took place on the site that is Shepherd Market today...
hairdresser before meeting Twiggy as a teenager. They became a couple, and as her career as a model took off, he became her manager and helped to make her famous. Twiggy severed ties with him in 1973 and has lately downplayed his role in her success.
de Villeneuve was married to model Jan de Villeneuve and has two daughters, photographer Poppy de Villeneuve (born 22 May 1979) and illustrator Daisy de Villeneuve.
de Villeneuve is repeatedly mentioned by Peter Cook
Peter Cook
Peter Edward Cook was an English satirist, writer and comedian. An extremely influential figure in modern British comedy, he is regarded as the leading light of the British satire boom of the 1960s. He has been described by Stephen Fry as "the funniest man who ever drew breath," although Cook's...
on the Derek and Clive Come Again
Derek and Clive Come Again
Derek and Clive Come Again, subtitled on the CD reissue as "Further Ejaculations From......" is the second record released by Derek and Clive, a pair of characters created by comedy duo Peter Cook and Dudley Moore...
recording. This is because in 1977, de Villeneuve was employed by Phonogram Records
Phonogram Records
Phonogram Records was started in 1962 as a joint venture between Philips Records and Deutsche Grammophon. In 1972, Phonogram was merged with Polydor Records into PolyGram....
in the capacity of Head of Public Relations & Publicity. Phonogram's was due to release Lol Creme & Kevin Godley's 'Consequences', a record on which Cook had worked, writing and playing all the male characters for a drama that filled three of the six sides. However, de Villeneuve repeatedly condemned the album and said how bad it was. This is why Peter Cook says 'Justin De Villeneuve watch out!' and 'Justin De Villeneuve is my friend!'
Justin de Villeneuve married Sue Timney
Sue Timney
Sue Timney is a British interior and textile designer.-Background:Sue Timney was born in Benghazi, Libya in 1950 to an Indian Army fatherCaptain Alexander Lockhart Carruthers and Scottish mother Jetta Hutton, The...
at Chelsea Town Hall 2007