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Sad To Be All Alone In The World. September 2012.

Dear Rowley, A tableau vivant of the modern global economy if ever there was one at HSBC Premier Holborn branch this afternoon. I am without funds until multiple payday on the 1st of October from various clients and vassals so … Continue reading →

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Farewell My Lovely. August 4th 2012.

Dear Rowley, On the night of the 4th of August 1962 Marilyn Monroe began her descent into darkness. We will perhaps never know how, who or when Marilyn’s life ended. Her death is arguably the greatest conspiracy theory of the … Continue reading →

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Hello Gorgeous! August 2011.

Dear Rowley, Deal or No Deal. It’s not a game show: it’s a cult. I tell you, the Scientologists could learn a trick or two about brainwashing. I am now hardwired to climb the stairs in Bloomsbury Towers like La … Continue reading →

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Vivat Savile Row 2011

Dear Rowley, If I had to pick a day to remember for the rest of my life, it would be yesterday. In the morning, the word came through from the Savoy that we have all agreed terms and I can … Continue reading →

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It’s Grim Down South January 2011

Dear Rowley, Don’t you love the shipping forecast? It reminds me of meditating. You haven’t got a clue what they’re saying but the mantra comforts and reassures. Let’s face it that’s what we all need this January. January is always … Continue reading →

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Sad To Be All Alone In The World. September 2012.

Farewell My Lovely. August 4th 2012.

Hello Gorgeous! August 2011.

Vivat Savile Row 2011

It’s Grim Down South January 2011

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