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This entry was posted on November 8, 2015, in GQ. Bookmark the permalink.

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Published in British GQ, December 2015.

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Kevin EG Perry is a writer.

His work has appeared in The Independent, NME, Vice, The Guardian, British GQ, Empire, Lonely Planet Traveller and numerous other publications.

He was shortlisted for The Guardian’s International Development Journalism Award in 2009.

He can be contacted at kevinegperry[at]gmail.com

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Eloped to Las Vegas. Married the love of my life. Got serenaded by Elvis ("Take my hand, take my whole life too..."). Chased Rex down casino corridors. Drank margaritas and danced with Jimmy Buffett ("Don't do it, Jimmy!"). Fed the coin goblins. Put it all on red. Laughed 'til we cried. Ate pizza and chili cheese dogs with my wife.
Mike and Soph got married. Helping them celebrate was one of the greatest joys of my life. Mike's the little brother who grew into a man I look up to, and Soph's finally my sister in the most important way of all... IN LAW! 📸@kanchuwithacamera
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