Living with…Regina Spektor…for a week

At a time when the world frets, a little something to make you smile is good, so as good a tonic as any for me this week.

Living with…André Rieu…for a week

The man from Maastricht. His music his money and his mane.

Living with…Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark…for a week

Featuring the dancing of Andy McCluskey, King of the Dad Dancers

Living with…Kylie Minogue…for a week

So, I got through the official most depressing week of the year with a lot of help from Kylie…Summer will soon be here.

Living with…Sir Tom Jones…for a week

Why we throw knickers, cheese, bats and flowers at stars?
Sir Tom has had possibly more reincarnations in his career than anyone…
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Living with…Cesária Évora…for a week

I first heard the amazing voice of Cesaria Evora over ten years ago courtesy of a well-intentioned Christmas present. These sort of presents are as much a gesture of the giver’s taste, but in this case it was an amazing discovery.

Living with…James Bond themes…for a week

C’mon chaps…we all know that we’d like to be James Bond. Suave, dapper, always ready with the quick line. Dry martini in hand.  The inventor of the double entendre. A man of action.… Continue reading →

Living with…Athlete…for a week

“I’m away with the fairies now…” I was going to spend my week with an angry 21 year old Canadian woman but Saturday night changed all that. Two whole days of stripping, filling… Continue reading →

Living with…Arctic Monkeys…for a week

Pop goes the politician “They’re very loud” said Gordon Brown of Arctic Monkeys in 2006 having rather amazingly claimed that he was a fan of their music.  I suppose they are, Gordon, if… Continue reading →