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And Another Thing…June 2011

Dear Rowley, I do feel desperate for the Greeks, don’t you? They are being held to ransom by the European Union. Now I’ve got nothing against the EU, except I think it’s populated by venal, money grubbing career politicians who … Continue reading →

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Rakishness June 2011

Dear Rowley, No, darling, it’s not a photograph of my latest civil partnership. The chap at my side is Alexander Kraft who hosted the Sotheby’s Monaco Real Estate launch in Paris last week. I was there in my capacity as … Continue reading →

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Everybody Loves Oscar February 2011

Dear Rowley, Did you stay up to watch the Oscars? No, me neither. Never mind Sky +. It gets in the way of Radio 4 and The Archers. I never thought Ruth could get more irritated until she had that … Continue reading →

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A Town Mouse December 2010

Dear Rowley, One of the most profound comments ever made about international terrorism came courtesy of my great Aunt Joan Day one Christmas over a decade ago. A news item came on about the latest atrocity committee by the Tamil … Continue reading →

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My Nights with Reg November 2010

Dear Rowley, A very interesting lunch today with a scholar from Bulgaria by way of Washington who is researching Emperor Dom Pedro II who was a customer of Henry Poole & Co. We’re going to Sheekey’s Oyster Bar. Won’t be … Continue reading →

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And Another Thing…June 2011

Rakishness June 2011

Everybody Loves Oscar February 2011

A Town Mouse December 2010

My Nights with Reg November 2010

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