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Narcissism and Nihilism
Most artists hope to leave a legacy.
Jun 26
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The Rise and Rise of Third Worldism
Last night, I was thinking about death.
Jun 25
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Man of the Cheap LOL
A while ago I wrote an article called “Political incorrectness is killing comedy”.
Jun 24
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The Mayor of Manchester
With the outgoing mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham, looking set to be the next prime minister, I found myself thinking about the self-proclaimed Mayor…
Jun 24
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Racing to the Bottom
It’s a sign that there is something wrong with the world that I even know who Karmelo Anthony is and who Austin Metcalf was.
Jun 16
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The Wisdom of Rocks
The magic of birdsong never seems less magical than when it wakes you up at 4am.
Jun 15
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Davecline and Fall
I don’t know who convinced the American pro-Trump commentator Dave Rubin to be the “1” in a “20 versus 1” debate, but he should assume that they are…
Jun 9
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Suplexes in Silesia
In Las Vegas, at the Allegiant Stadium, tens of thousands of World Wrestling Entertainment fans are preparing to watch Cody Rhodes take on Randy Orton…
Jun 8
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Hearts and Minds
The most pervasive stereotype about vegans and vegetarians is that they want to convince you what virtuous people they are.
Jun 4
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The Black Jackdaw
One of my favourite songs is Jason Molina’s deeply sad, intensely evocative “The Black Crow”.
Jun 1
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May 2026
May Diary
Hello, Obligatory shilling.
May 30
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Tony Blair is a Dodgy Salesman
I don’t much like responding to an essay by Tony Blair.
May 28
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