I wasn't sure about the quat part, but it seemed to fit.

 

Norman's abode sounds like he goads the travellers' rest, insane movie spinoff

(2 words, 4'1, 5)

 

I tried to cheat with Google...........

couldn't even succeed at that 😥

Yes, that's got to be it. (But of course wide-world-of-stamps needs to confirm...)

 

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I suggested that a friend and I re-watch Psycho a few days ago. I received a huge-eyed look and a very decided "NO!" (I don't know why; for goodness' sake, it's a classic!) We compromised with watching the full restored version of Metropolis.

 

 

Oh, so sorry.... 

1) I’m not that clued in to these cryptic clues yet. I couldn’t work out how the ‘e’ fitted in..... lol...

2) I’m at work. This is my first break since 2pm.   
perhaps I better not reply to answers until I can learn more about explaining the clues. 😩😩😩

 

thank you El for your help 😘

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Janeababe, this thread is for fun. I'm sure over time we will all get better if it stays alive. It wasn't intended to be taken too seriously. Please keep playing. 🙂

Pleas don't stop. I've been doing cryptics for years now, but it took me ages to get the hang of it. The more you try the better you'll get.

Janeababe, please keep going.

 

It's easy to explain the clues when you set them, but I have no idea of some others until they're explained to me.

 

My level isn't anywhere some of the others on this thread, but I'm having fun anyway.

Yes the_great_she_elephant, that's it'  😀

 

sounds like he goads = sounds like baits = Bates

the traveller's rest = motel

insane movie is obviously Psycho

Norman's abode in the movie is the Bates Motel, and there was also a spinoff series of that name.

 

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By the way, I love your name - so wise and majestic

Jane - please don't leave me alone here. 😂