“They’re standing on the corner and they can’t speak English. I can’t even talk the way these people talk: Why you ain’t,Where you is,What he drive,Where he stay,Where he work,Who you be… And I blamed the kid until I heard …
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In memory of a splendid man
Today Steve Thomas wrote to me saying “What about George Smith?” A very good question, for George who died just a few days ago was an ornament to a profession – or trade – with far too few. I said …
Read MoreWhat I hate about me … how people screw up, advice from Napoleon – and Pareto’s lost principle
I sent this out to the list yesterday, and a lot of people liked it, so I’m sticking it up here. Do you hate watching or listening yourself talk? I do. I rarely watch my stuff in full – and …
Read MoreIndecision runs riot – and a week of yakkety-yak
Thank you to everyone who answered my questions about what might interest you in the way of seminars. The result created a certain sense of schizophrenia. There was very little difference in number between those who wanted a seminar on …
Read MoreHere’s a cunning new/old business approach. Maybe copied from old fashioned greengrocers?
In olden days when I was young and dragons roamed the land they used to have shops called greengrocers. They sold fruit and vegetables. There are still one or two lingering on. If you ever spot one, they are usually …
Read MoreWhy aren’t you rich yet? A minor mystery. And can you advise me?
Did you know that new research reveals that the best exam results are in countries where they pay teachers most? This may explain a few things. In the U.K. and U.S. where public schools teachers are badly paid a depressing …
Read MoreBlah, blah, blinding glimpses of the obvious, phoney drivel that defeats its purpose, a laugh from Al … and illiteracy (and crooks) run riot
Yesterday I sent out an email suggesting among other things that in the U.K, people always find reasons NOT to do things. This reminds me that years ago maybe I should have emigrated to the U.S., Canada or Australia where …
Read MoreLEAP DAY FLASH SALE to celebrate the 18th birthday of a splendid man
This is a great day for one of my oldest friends – Daz Valladares. It is his 18th, which is weird, because he looks much, much older. That’s because he was born on February 29th. Leap Day. If you don’t …
Read MoreIn the best possible taste, as usual
You think you have lived to be 80 and know who you are, then along comes someone and blows it all to hell! An old Marine Pilot sat down at the Starbucks, still wearing his old USMC flight suit and …
Read MoreHere’s a comic (and lying) name for a business. Plus, yes, bankers really DO p**s away your money – and a countdown or two
Are you jaded and bored, or easily entertained? I get fun practically everywhere I turn. Last night I watched a BBC 4 programme – Sicily Explored – a gastro-historical feast about one of my favourite islands followed by the latest …
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