“Democracy is the worst possible form of government – except for all the others,” said Churchill. To gain and retain power in a democracy politicians tell people what they want to hear, not the truth, and give them what they …
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Commonsense advice on Twitter and Facebook from the highly talented Ian Denny
My friend Ian Denny turned 40 last Friday. I wasn’t able to go to the party in Liverpool – which surely saved me a train fare and a life-threatening hangover. However, I predict his life is about to begin, as …
Read MoreAh! Now the lunatics really do run the asylum would you like a free webinar for sane people?
This morning I’m buying the Daily Mail – because this afternoon at 4.30, London time I’m doing a free webinar. I’ll be going through the ads in the paper to see what I can learn and pass on. But to …
Read MoreEver been “dying to go” – but couldn’t find anywhere?
The most exciting thing that ever happened to me in a public toilet was in Singapore in 1976. I had flown out for an interview with Leo Burnett there – they wanted to hire me as a creative director. When …
Read MoreAt last! The world’s problems solved! Look no further!
Well, the two things I have learned in the last few days are that if you mention anything about masturbation or David Cameron it gets an immediate reaction; and second, that there is a clear link between the two in …
Read More“I grew up in Israel and think I understand why many Americans are obese,” another writes. “They become addicted to fatty food at school. The big corporations are subsidizing 45% fat cheeses and meats to be served in school meals. …
Read MoreWank, wank, wank. It is IMPOSSIBLE to make some of this stuff up.
I’m at my wits’ end. Day after day when I’m not reminding you that I have about three weeks left to live so you’d better sign up for at least three of my Commonsense marketing programmes each I look for …
Read MoreHow would you like a new orgasmic illuminator?
They’re on sale round the corner. Really. I’m not kidding. You probably thought all agitated, thinking I had sunk to flogging something you get in porn shops, didn’t you? But there’s a place round the corner from me on the …
Read MoreA slight change of gear for the weekend … my son’s party band. Give it time to play – and see what you think
I guess this comes either under the heading of “something entirely different” or favouritism. It’s a rough edit of a promo for a ’60’s retro band called The Word. I’m totally biased, but I think it’s pretty good, don’t you? …
Read More“A thousand apologies, Oh Effendi”
In the adventure books I devoured by the shedload when I was a kid that line that was always delivered by people like camel drivers in exotic lands … Anyhow, it’s my way of apologising for putting up a dodgy …
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