Friday, June 30, 2006
Philip Sully, father of Eugene from off of Big Brother, has done more Open University courses than anyone else - 61 so far. He has a Graduate Diploma in Spanish, a BSc Hons in Natural Sciences, a BA Hons in Humanities, a MSc in Industrial Application of Computers, a Postgraduate Diploma in Computing for Commerce and Industry and a Diploma in Information Technology. Fact!
Eugene: his father is very proud.
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Eugene: his father is very proud.
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I went to a conference the other day, it was fine. Opposite the hotel was a shop called Padre Pio’s, vendors of finest Catholic paraphernalia. A woman was sat outside it all day, smoking fags and throwing a Frisbee down the pavement for her dog (friendly-looking, with a man’s tie around its neck) to fetch. This was on Vauxhall Bridge Road – busy, full of cars and exhaust fumes. She might well be there every day: worth checking her out if you can.
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An immaculately dressed, rosy-cheeked old fellow just walked out of the Ritz. He stood at the top of the steps and waved to an imagined crowd of well-wishers. The doorman turned to say something to him and the old man came over all pope-like, making the sign of the cross and blessing him.
Advantage of working round here: the charming old pissheads.
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Advantage of working round here: the charming old pissheads.
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Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Monday, June 26, 2006
Did you see Jonathan Ross's interview with David Cameron? Have you seen the phoney outrage? I thought it was one of the more illuminating political interviews I've seen recently - like two chaps having a chat in the pub.
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In February 2003 I marched against the coming Iraq war - it was an excuse to hook up with some friends I hadn't seen for a while. I hadn't really thought about the rights and wrongs of it, but I resented the fact that a decision seemed to already have been made.
It was the same with Russell Brand. Suddenly he was everywhere, a coming star, but I couldn't see why - it seemed like it had been pre-ordained in the Groucho club, without my say-so.
I'm man enough to admit that I was wrong, about Iraq and about Brand. You know better than I, shadowy cigar-smoking cabal of hegemons!
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It was the same with Russell Brand. Suddenly he was everywhere, a coming star, but I couldn't see why - it seemed like it had been pre-ordained in the Groucho club, without my say-so.
I'm man enough to admit that I was wrong, about Iraq and about Brand. You know better than I, shadowy cigar-smoking cabal of hegemons!
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Sunday, June 25, 2006
I don't want to fall into the trap of arguing with dullards, but the common complaint - "ooh, the World Cup takes over television schedules for weeks, it's rammed down your throat, you can't escape," deserves no sympathy. It's only a month, once every four years: watch a different channel; stick a DVD on; go out for a meal; read a book. I've watched... maybe two hours of it in total - it hasn't got in my way at all. What are you missing anyway? Programmes about houses, I guess. I wouldn't worry.
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VinnieK reminds me of yesterday's Culture Show. There was a segment entitled "Unpopular Culture" where they rounded up what a load of bores had picked as the most infuriating/overrated/disappointing parts of contemporary culture. Here's what they came up with:
Last Night of the Proms
The effect of mobile phones on manners
Big Brother
Football
Celebrity magazines
Have you ever seen a more tedious list? Honestly, I'd be ashamed of myself if I'd come up with that lot. I'm sure we can do better than that. Off the top of my head:
The Mighty Boosh
Radio 4
Lily Allen
Kate Moss
Chris Morris
Neil Young
Alison Lapper
Lily Allen: so over
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Last Night of the Proms
The effect of mobile phones on manners
Big Brother
Football
Celebrity magazines
Have you ever seen a more tedious list? Honestly, I'd be ashamed of myself if I'd come up with that lot. I'm sure we can do better than that. Off the top of my head:
The Mighty Boosh
Radio 4
Lily Allen
Kate Moss
Chris Morris
Neil Young
Alison Lapper
Lily Allen: so over
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Thursday, June 22, 2006
Via Popbitch:
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Win tickets to Belgium's rather lovely Dour Festival
13-16 July. Lie in the sun, drink Stella, watch Miss
Kittin, Mercury Rev, Dandy Warhols, Primal Scream etc
Email: popbitchcomp@dourfestival.be. Info:
http://www.dourfestival.be/en/2006/competition
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I went a few years ago with some cool cats. It was great. Apply for tickets.
I'll try and rustle up some photos.
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Win tickets to Belgium's rather lovely Dour Festival
13-16 July. Lie in the sun, drink Stella, watch Miss
Kittin, Mercury Rev, Dandy Warhols, Primal Scream etc
Email: popbitchcomp@dourfestival.be. Info:
http://www.dourfestival.be/en/2006/competition
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I went a few years ago with some cool cats. It was great. Apply for tickets.
I'll try and rustle up some photos.
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Monday, June 19, 2006
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Animal vs Buddy Rich
Some good things: Spanish dubbing, Muppets and Buddy Rich.
I know it's a drum solo, but it's jazz, so it's OK.
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Some good things: Spanish dubbing, Muppets and Buddy Rich.
I know it's a drum solo, but it's jazz, so it's OK.
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Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Post courtesy of Oli in the comments:
All humans become immediately infertile: does quality of life improve or deteriorate?
Well?
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All humans become immediately infertile: does quality of life improve or deteriorate?
Well?
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Tuesday, June 13, 2006
I sent this email to Marty. He hasn't replied yet so I thought I'd open it out, give people a rare opportunity to talk about the World Cup.
Like a whirlpool this world cup is drawing me in. Who else are you supporting? My teams are:
Argentina
Ivory Coast
Australia
Germany
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Like a whirlpool this world cup is drawing me in. Who else are you supporting? My teams are:
Argentina
Ivory Coast
Australia
Germany
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Friday, June 09, 2006
I have to write a load of emails every morning.
I sign them off with a quick,
Many thanks,
Jah Jah Dub
But in my mind I say,
Manu Chao,
Jah Jah Dub
I know nothing of Manu Chao's work.
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I sign them off with a quick,
Many thanks,
Jah Jah Dub
But in my mind I say,
Manu Chao,
Jah Jah Dub
I know nothing of Manu Chao's work.
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Thursday, June 08, 2006
I assume everyone's heard this joke, but it's been going through my head.
1st Frenchman: Tu aimes le guitariste des "Smiths"?
2nd Frenchman: Bof! J'en ai marre.
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1st Frenchman: Tu aimes le guitariste des "Smiths"?
2nd Frenchman: Bof! J'en ai marre.
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Sunday, June 04, 2006
Friday, June 02, 2006
