In an effort to get out of the house on a bright and sunny Sunday afternoon I decided that I’d head up to Highgate village and scour the old bookshops for anything interesting. My shelves already boast a first edition … Continue reading
Football fans who are beginning to suffer withdrawal effects now that Euro 2004 has ended have only a few weeks to pretend to be interested in other sports until the new season begins. And as the BBC’s flagship football programme … Continue reading
A couple of years ago now I was working in an advertising agency in Chelsea, well, it was really in Battersea, but we claimed it was waterfront Chelsea property because that was more likely to impress clients. We had a … Continue reading
After attending and enjoying Rufus Wainwright and Kate McGarrigle’s performance at the Royal Festival Hall last month, I was wandering around the South Bank, wondering what other shows I might be able to take in to exploit more fully London’s … Continue reading
A is for Adrian, who is showing off (again) and who got so excited he forgot to leave his drink order, and so, shall have a bucket of ice instead, because he so obviously needs it. B is for Bloody … Continue reading
Best laid plans and all that. Time has fleeted and there are cocktails to be served, and a divorce to be celebrated. So, since I’ve run out of time, brain power, and many, many other things, the drinks thing today … Continue reading
M is for Mother Yes, dear boys. That’s right. Mother. Specifically, hers. Your potential Mother-in-Law. Also, a fair indication (give or take the odd exception that proves the rule) of what she will become, given 20-30 years. The Mother is … Continue reading
After an almost two month break, the (in)famous “Girls, a User Guide” is back on your screens. Previous instalments of the guide can be found here, here and here. Go ahead and catch up. I can wait. *taps toe delicately … Continue reading