Muddiman

"I didn't want to live out in the suburbs by myself, I was drawn to the city-style neighborhood with a young, artsy vibe," said David Muddiman, 49 years old, who owns an event production company and moved to Harbor Point from Long Island this summer.

Stamford's New City on the Water Shelly Banjo 2011

Although the film has now won many awards at international festivals, it was a small-scale production and Muddiman and some of the stars were forced to do much of the publicity themselves, initially making their own poster for the film and walking London's streets to drum up interest.

Hélène Muddiman in line to become first woman to win Ivor Novello award 2010

The former Spice Girl recorded several other tracks by Muddiman and named her bestselling album after the song.

Hélène Muddiman in line to become first woman to win Ivor Novello award 2010

Muddiman spent the following Sunday out publicising the film too, aware just how crucial this can be from her experience in the music industry, and she even recruited some passers-by.

Hélène Muddiman in line to become first woman to win Ivor Novello award 2010

"An Ivor Novello nomination is one that composers and songwriters are so honoured to receive because it is truly the greatest flattery to be voted for by one's peers," said Muddiman, recalling the moment she found out she had entered an elite group of nominated women composers.

Hélène Muddiman in line to become first woman to win Ivor Novello award 2010

Muddiman, who is classically trained and plays guitar and piano as well as singing, was first signed to EMI with the pop group Hoorah!

Hélène Muddiman in line to become first woman to win Ivor Novello award 2010

Muddiman, easy to solve; but it must not be concluded that every list is as simple, or that the obvious is always right.

The Romance of Names Ernest Weekley 1909

Muddiman is for Moodyman, where moody has its older meaning of valiant; cf. its German cognate mutig.

The Romance of Names Ernest Weekley 1909

Muddiman, a good scholar and an "arch rogue", who had formerly "written for the Parliament" but who later became a paid spy.

All About Coffee 1909

Muddiman are singularly appropriate for Rugby scrummagers, though the first may be from an inn or shop sign, rather than from physique or character.

The Romance of Names Ernest Weekley 1909