Brains plummeted paragraph of the day: Is it a wicked thought to think that the burgeoning moon waxes whilst the candle wax wanes?

Had a go at sketching Commander Samuel Vimes from Discworld. Second slide is the Paul Kidby illustration I used for reference.

Meanwhile over on Threads, The Mouse has been Streisanded. noticenews.com/disney-delet...

𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋 ••• 1/3) I wonder where the words go… when every one is read And at this stage you end the page with not a clue what’s said! Do they all come through the same big door but leave through several others? Might some of them get frightened of the rougher words like “bugger?”

Abolish the crazy thugs at ICE.

Time this one did the rounds again I guess… youtu.be/jSQ5fsW-MbE?... #ICE #abolishICE #Minneapolis #Trump #BeccaGood #uspolitics

[Clock strikes.]

We got there! Happy new year!

The moment Cally Beaton was robbed in London

FATHER IT IS SNACK TIME

I know there are too many social media platforms but I love Threads and you’re missing out if you’re not on there.

Turns out we made a little feature in @theguardian.com Thanks to whomever came along.

Was just part of a Dick Van Dyke 100th Birthday celebratory London flashmob. I lead an interesting life.

We are busy with episode 4, Slow Cooking, which features the biggest cast so far, brings Calum back into your lives, and is really the first episode where the action has been subtly shaped by the comments of people listening.

Bring me no more reports, let them fly all.

I just… There are no words. Rest in Peace, Rob Reiner. 🤍

Took up a challenge on Threads where we write a joke based on the punchline. One requires rudimentary knowledge of Dutch, one of Aristotle, and one is a tree pun. And that, ladies and gentleman, sums up my brand in a nutshell. That said- feel free to carry on here as well. I’m liking this game.

I held off putting together this video to the last minute just in case… But he did it. Dick Van Dyke made it to 100. Kind, intelligent and making the word “vivacious” do the- literal -legwork for one whole century. A Happy Birthday to him! youtu.be/dHha7SjaQ0w?...

Fully Scrooged up on my way to the North End Road Christmas Fair to flyer next week’s run of A Christmas Carol at the Barons Court Theatre, came upon two gentlemen similarly attired on their way to a Victorian themed party. Naturally we couldn’t resist…

Some shots of last night’s full moon. Focus isn’t perfect but it’s good enough to make me temporarily insufferable for the foreseeable future. 🌙

I’m afraid I’ve gone all thinkity again.

If you Google my name, one of the first things to pop up is an art piece I made called “𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙍𝘼𝘾𝙀” of a mature rose holding a bud. I stepped into my garden today & all I know is I saw my drawing. I always keep a little bit of wonder as sometimes life has these ordinary miracles that make me smile.

Wikipedia Wrapped may be more moral than Spotify but it’s far more telling. The only way I could make this nerdier is by posting my Wikipedia Wrapped.

Reflect on what you’re reflecting. So on and so it goes. Time and tide wait for no man. 🎨 🖌️

About 150 plays away from 10k views on YouTube if you fine folks want to give this a spin and a share. No comments yet so feel free to leave one if the mood strikes! youtu.be/KSZbXP7lBfA

I play the villain, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 in the story 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘖𝘧 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴. So please take advantage of the sale & enjoy all the stories. Authors include #TimothyZahn creator of #StarWars Thrawn Trilogy #DavidLeeSummers #PatrickThomas #CarolHightshoe #JeremiahLynch

Hello, HERE ARE THE LINKS to get the actual podcast when it comes out on Sunday. For now, if you would like to 'follow' it at your chosen podcast emporium, that really helps. See you soon! podcasts.apple.com/podcast/murd... open.spotify.com/show/2di2tB8... feeds.acast.com/public/shows...

We are all a Ship of Theseus. There are littles coming into this world today who don’t know what scuba diving is. Or Trump or Farage or ice cream cones. There are people leaving this world who came in with the dying of the cavalry. There is no apex.

*For devout nihilists this does not- to my knowledge- debunk “Brain in a Vat.” ;-P

Exciting news for physics nerds. But what a frustrating time to find out reality’s real. scitechdaily.com/physicists-h...

Threads wins the internet for today.

“Cherish your friends. We’re not here forever.” - Jimmy Kimmel @jimmykimmel.com What an amazing tribute. I love how open Jimmy is with his emotions. RIP Cleto 💔😔

One thing about being a nerd is random queries come to you in the middle of the night such as “What’s the name for a band around an earthworm?” The answer- a clitellum. Reading that at 3:00 AM I felt it made Bing & Google just sound like tired parents. 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘮? 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘮. 𝘕𝘰𝘸 𝘨𝘰 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘦𝘱!

Was inspired by this and found it worth sharing. Source: www.berkshirehathaway.com/news/nov1025...

Can’t relate to this 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭 as I’m of the brand where even my thoughts have thoughts. But interesting one to add the repertoire. I wonder if there’s a counterpart. lawhimsy.com/2016/06/08/w...

Thursday, 4:01pm "Still there." "Yep." "Looks blue." "It certainly does." "Wet too." "Totally." "See you next week?" “Count on it."

It’s common to say that social media was a mistake. I understand that logic. But in my local context I’ve spent this week in a lot of struggle I cannot speak of. I’m comforted by the stars of hope on the far horizon, as here night seems without end. Such stars form constellations to navigate by.

I know Spotify is essentially evil now so here’s a- well I’M calling it “Queeze Bees” 🐝 link as well. I’m too old for this… Just find the one that retains the most morals and enjoy/groove along in despair. #IndependentArtist QO Buz: www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/...

Wrote this 𝐖𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 cover in May. Mind you, enough’s happened since then that one could easily write 3-300 more. music.apple.com/uk/album/we-... youtu.be/KSZbXP7lBfA open.spotify.com/track/3OnKyE...

Happy Halloween, everyone. I do not mean to pry, but you don't by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand?

Crosspost from inktober which I’m doing over on Instagram. Quote is from “Hogfather” by Terry Pratchett. Audio overlay is Nigel Planer.

Quick bit of astrophotography from when I was in Köln last month.

My favourite meme I’ve seen about the Louvre Heist so far.

“𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙫𝙞𝙖 𝙖 𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙮, 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛𝙛 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙟𝙚𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙨” I had to fact check this because it sounded like something The Muppets or a modernised Blackadder and Baldrick would try. news.sky.com/story/louvre...

Earlier this month at Banana Cabaret. Next up The Railway Comedy Night on the 19th. We’re sold out but you can join the waitlist! www.jokepit.com/comedy-in/st...

Jimmy Kimmel is being brought back for the same reason he was suspended: Corporations only care about money. Which is why boycotts work.

I stand with Jimmy Kimmel.

First gig abroad in Köln, Germany. Gave the audience a choice between meticulously prepped local material or improv with theatre props from the green room. The rest, as they say, is history.

Next gig tomorrow in East London. Run by some lovely people too. link.dice.fm/OapoBQSwjWb