Valentines Day #nowwatching

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The ongoing Winter Olympics commentary allusions to drug taking is continuing fun. Been told the Chinese speed skaters don't do many competitions "between Olympics". Is that right, aye?

And again #nowplaying

First persuadable reason I've seen to Vote Green.

Beggars can’t be Tudors, I suppose.

Haven’t read it, obviously, I’m not insane, but is there a right-wing online lunatic code re: Paul Smith that I’ve missed?

Lost this argument didn’t I?

Under Salt Marsh has the worst accent work since Peaky Blinders. Extraordinarily unwatchable.

Just simply cannot wait for this book.

I refuse to believe anyone saying get Redknapp in is actually a Spurs fan. Lunacy.

Just looking at the Oscar lunch photos and the attached post is relevant.

I saw The Secret Agent last night. Loved it. That is film.

Spurs' great captain, Danny Blanchflower, born 100 yrs ago today. Tonight, against Newcastle, we'd do well to recall his words: "The game is about glory, it is about doing things in style and with a flourish, about going out and beating the other lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom". #COYS

Last year, Andrew Hankinson (what a writer) wrote a piece called "Laughing in Joe Rogan land" with interviews with people you and I may not like. People I felt should have known better suggested it shouldn't be written. The same people I've since seen quote that and similar pieces.

I do admire the skiing community and commentators refusing to say "banned" "doping" at all. Applies to more than one of these skiers. My favourite two have been "unable to train with rest of team" and "time off she didn't choose".

A trio of cheap Smiths from my brief visit to two of Lancaster’s charity shops yesterday.

Cliff Jones is 91 today. Absolute mensch. #COYS

I did Saturdays/holidays at a gents’ hairdressers when I was 13,14,15 in the 1980s and we all stopped what we were doing to go next door to the office supply shop to watch one of the hairdressers receive a fax from his brother in Japan. Six of us just watching the fax machine in awe.

Only 9am and I’ve already dusted down my curling expertise and have VIEWS.

Not going to be in? Call me, Ismael

Watching The Muppet Show 2026. Early days, but I think they may have remade the Muppet Show (complimentary).

I know this is not what social media is for, but I think the SNL UK cast looks pretty decent. Won’t watch it, like.

I wonder if she'll mention the time she interviewed Andrew?

Enjoying* all the hilarious jokes about who or who isn’t in the Epstein files. Never grow tired of comedy speculation about the abuse of women and girls. *sarcasm

Fuck the whole grubby lot of them.

It's pretty grim innit. Lots of people feeling grim. In that I try to - and have to - believe that small things matter, here's the first crocuses in my garden. It's rained every day for ever and been grim up here. But still these little survivors poke through.

Why do so many people on social media think we can only hold one thought in our heads at the same time? "Don't be distracted, Farage is still a fascist" etc etc etc Yes, I'm evolved enough to despise him AND rich entitled scum enabling, facilitating and committing abuse because of love of money.

I am a fan of both Andy Miller the person and Andy Miller the character and I love the Inventories. But this is probably my favourite so far. I even had a little weep. And a chuckle. It's really fabulous. What else can you want from a bit of writing?

A lot of “progressive” women on here blaming wives and girlfriends for men’s behaviour. As per.

C'est La Guerre.

Went out in the wind to clear up the paper recycling mess up this street again this morning.

Just a reminder that although we have some nice dates in the diary I’m still looking for more gigs for Songdog in 2026 across the UK (and beyond). The lineup is cooking on all burners and it’s the best it’s ever been. The lines are OPEN, so don’t be shy, promoters, get in touch!

Poor old Peter Mandelson. How many times will he have to resign in disgrace over how many decades before posters spell his name correctly?

I fucking love Anne Reid: cracking interview here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Joel McCrea ❤️

Oh, hello 👀. *rubs both thighs*

Reduced to pleading "just score a goal, Tottenham" to the telly. #COYS

Went to a concert last night where one of the pieces was a premiere written by composer born in 2004. Yes.

I’m sorry, but one of the all-time Boring Composers in the History of Music is objectively funny to me. It’s obviously wrong and he has no idea who he is, but…

Just been outside briefly in the storm to pick up my elderly neighbours’ bins and the content, littered up the street.

The film makers are going to be utterly furious that everyone is talking about the film, due on people’s television in a couple of weeks. They simply didn’t want the publicity, which is why they didn’t unnecessarily give it a very small cinema run.

For those unfamiliar with Sepp Blatter, you have to be corrupt and bent beyond the laws of physics for him to legitimately occupy the moral high ground against you. (Or, he’s had a back hander from a company that will make insane £ from cancelled flights, hotels and World Cup tickets)

Early days yet, I know but Drum has only sold 25 copies which is a bit of a reality check. I clearly need to up my promotional game so if anyone wants to invite me onto their podcast or do an interview or anything comedy related, you know where I am. Don't be shy.

RIP Sly Dunbar (1952-2026)

Anyway, the world is shit, but I’m finally starting a (short, but…) new contract after taking longer to find one than expected. More importantly my new director is a total hottie.

Tonight's accompaniment to haggis, neeps and tatties. A fair bit of Dick Gaughan.

Well, so far, at least: