Escape from Millbank Tower
So, yesterday was eventful! In the morning I got a call from MENCAP inviting me for an interview. It's my dream job. Wish me luck! …And then half an hour later, the fire alarm went off. When the alarms...
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Hello! Sorry I haven't blogged for ages, I've been really busy. (That's not me trying to subtly hint that I have some sort of exciting, high falutin lifestyle by the way. By 'busy' I mean dealing with...
View ArticlePeter Simon and Clarry the Cockeral
Last night on Bid TV, Peter Simon was trying to shift this solar panelled cockeral called Clarry: A tall order to be sure. This weird item, resulted in an equally weird pitch; one of his best - and...
View ArticleYou Bet!
Yes, this is a blog about the 90's game show 'You Bet'. I know there's not much call for that type of thing these days, but I saw the worst 'bet' attempt in the history of the show on Challenge the...
View ArticleIt's a Bullseye!
I've been watching a lot of Bullsye repeats lately and have become obsessed with getting photos of the weirdest looking contestants. It would be selfish not to share, so here you go (you're welcome):...
View ArticleAnother Bullseye Blog
Yes, it's another Bullseye blog. Sorry. But the endless repeats on Challenge TV have thrown up a couple more beauties. Matching hair, clashing blouses: The man who just got through to Bully's prize...
View ArticleBullseye (again)
Yes, another Bullseye blog. I'd like to promise you that it will be my last but we both know I would be lying. Ok, here goes... A giant and a leprechaun team up: That beard deserves a closer look: A...
View ArticleLong time, no blog
Well hello, and how are we all? I haven't blogged for over a month so I thought I should check in. I know, I know, the arrogance. As though people are standing by with bated breath, waiting for little...
View ArticleAddendum
As promised in my last blog, here is that scan of Christinamartinbocks from this month’s issue. Correction alert. I actually got the star letter twice. I tweeted the lads jokingly about this, and...
View ArticleRichard Herring's Objective
For those of you who missed it, Richard Herring covered disability in this week's edition of Objective. The subject was brilliantly handled, the tone was non-patronising and it was really sweet in...
View ArticlePeter Simon Says
James has already given me one of my Christmas presents. Now, before you all rush to judgement, consider this. Could you sit on a gift this good for a whole month?... We're talking Peter Simon's book,...
View ArticleSapporo Snow Festival 2012
I wouldn't usually take a ten hour train ride to a city experiencing sub-zero conditions, but I made an exception this week to go to the Sapporo Snow Festival. It was more than worth it. Not least...
View ArticleNow stand for the National Anthem
I had cause to drive through a series of small villages yesterday. I was picking up my brother who lives on a farm - PLUG ALERT: It's the Rare Breeds Centre in Kent and it's staffed by the learning...
View ArticleSay what you see
The whole time this was on screen Roy Walker was chirpily repeating "What's Mr Chips up to? What's he doing?" I don't know Roy, but he must be stopped.
View ArticleComment is Free
A very quick blog to let you know that I’ve had an article published by Comment is Free: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/libertycentral/2010/jun/01/disablist-language-retard The editors inform...
View ArticleGoing once, going twice
A quick blog to let you know that there's an exhibition and charity auction of Martin Rowson's work being held at the Menier Gallery from the 8-12 June. One of the things up for grabs is all of the...
View ArticleI SAW A GHOST!
That got your attention didn’t it? Yes, like 'Take a Break'and 'Pick Me Up'magazine, I am not averse to using attention grabbing headlines to lure you in. ...and then disappointing you with a story...
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