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Diamond Jubilations at the Palace. June 2012.

Dear Rowley, You know the old saying it’s much more fun in the green room than on the show? Well, a lesson learnt today. You know I’ve been doing a series of features for ITV This Morning recently called Luxury … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been To A Marvellous Party. December 2011.

Dear Rowley, As La Farmer would say, I feel like I’ve been shot out of a canon; rather in the spirit of Carol Channing in Thoroughly Modern Millie hollering ‘raspberries darling!’ . As the old boiler said to the taxi dancer, … Continue reading →

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Edward & Mrs Simpson. October 2011.

Dear Rowley, Well darling, they’re not posting the black bordered announcement outside Buckingham Palace quite yet announcing my imminent demise but I have to tell you this flu is less the bug than an absolute bugger. Still, silver linings and … Continue reading →

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Ready to Begin Again. October 2011.

Dear Rowley, Do you know one of the best things I’ve done in the past 39-years is join the Greco-Roman pool, sauna and steam at the Holborn Hotel. An early morning dip, sizzle and sweat is quite simply manna for … Continue reading →

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Nice Set of Beads. July 2011.

Dear Rowley, About a thousand years ago, I was mooted to ghost write the memoirs of mannequin, muse and French fashion icon Maxime de la Falaise: sister of Mark Birley and mother of Yves Saint Laurent muse Loulou. Her lair … Continue reading →

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Diamond Jubilations at the Palace. June 2012.

I’ve Been To A Marvellous Party. December 2011.

Edward & Mrs Simpson. October 2011.

Ready to Begin Again. October 2011.

Nice Set of Beads. July 2011.

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