Russell Payne, 1971
Writers · January 1, 1971
Russell Payne
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Russell Payne is 55 years old, born January 1, 1971 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
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About
Russell Payne writes across genres—humor, sci-fi, fantasy—in stories, novels, weblog posts, graphic novels, comics, and films. Born in England in 1971, he's known for prolific pseudonym use and collaborative screenwriting with Philip Railsback. His work 'Morris Telford A Salopian Odyssey' started as a BBC weblog before becoming a novel, and 'American Spoon Indigo' won the Prism award. A Capricorn, Payne co-founded the media company Tiny Lapel with Darrell Till.
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Biography
Russell Payne is an English writer and artist who works across humour, science fiction, and fantasy in multiple formats—short stories, novels, weblog posts, graphic novels, comics, and films. His notable works include 'Morris Telford A Salopian Odyssey', originally a BBC weblog that evolved into a novel, and 'Marlowe Bidforth's Backpack Adventure'. 'American Spoon Indigo' won the Prism award. He collaborated with screenwriter Philip Railsback on several screenplays. Payne is famous among writers for his use of numerous pseudonyms, which he argues keeps his work fresh and ensures writing stands on merit rather than reputation. He co-founded the media production company Tiny Lapel with Darrell Till. His animated and directed music video 'Sell Out Story' for the band The Ohms won the 2004 Mill Award for new media Animation. His digital artwork was featured in December 2014 as part of the 'On Creating Reality, by Andy Kaufman' exhibition at London Frieze. Payne has appeared at UK comic book conventions discussing Jack Kirby and representing the Jack Kirby Museum. Born in 1971, he is a Capricorn [F1, enrichments]. His writing influences include Douglas Adams, Ray Bradbury, Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Robert Rankin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Gene Wolfe, Roger Zelazny, Kurt Vonnegut, and Jack Kirby.
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Trivia
- Payne deliberately uses a staggering number of pseudonyms and admits the habit has become 'self-destructive', partly because it irritates his publicist so much.
- His music video 'Sell Out Story' for The Ohms was directed as a favour for a friend and unexpectedly won the 2004 Mill Award for new media Animation.
- His digital artwork was selected for the 'On Creating Reality, by Andy Kaufman' exhibition at London Frieze in December 2014.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Diplomat
Cooperative and intuitive. Russell Payne read rooms quickly and often build careers around partnerships, mediation, or paired creative work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
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- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
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Frequently asked
- How old is Russell Payne?
- Russell Payne is 55 years old (born January 1, 1971).
- When is Russell Payne's birthday?
- Russell Payne was born on January 1, 1971.
- What is Russell Payne's zodiac sign?
- Russell Payne is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1971.
- What is Russell Payne's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Russell Payne was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Russell Payne from?
- Russell Payne is from United Kingdom.
- What does Russell Payne do?
- Russell Payne is a writer.
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