Gollum "Trahald" (having to do with the idea of "burrowing", and rendered with a name based on Old English "smygel" of similar meaning). Several critics speculate that "Beowulf" Grendel could have been an inspiration for Gollum due to the many parallels between them – such as their affinity for water, their isolation from society due to personal choices, and their bestial description. Although Tolkien has never explicitly stated this, he has accredited "Beowulf" as one of his "most valued sources" when writing "The Hobbit". The Ring, which Gollum referred to as "my precious" or "precious", extended his life far beyond natural
Committed to a Bright Future Gees. Both Greg Combs and John Ensminger played on the album, but quit the band before it was released. Committed to a Bright Future Committed to a Bright Future is the name of Dog Fashion Disco's 5th studio album released in 2003. Music videos were made for the songs "The Acid Memoirs","Grease" , and "Love Song for a Witch". The European release of "Committed" contained the bonus track "China White". It is a re-recorded version of a song that originally appeared on "Erotic Massage", but with a different outro. This version also contains "Grease" as track fifteen, instead of in