There was once a man called Jimmy Savile. He was powerful and did bad things. Although some people suspected as much, he was allowed to continue being powerful and doing bad things for two main reasons: he was a bully, and he was popular with the public. Those were the bad old days. Nothing like… Continue reading The rise and rise of the celebrity bully
Read moreIn a cynical, marketing-crazed world, it is probably absurd to be distracted by three words on a promotional poster. All the same, one or two people might have registered the mildest start of surprise at seeing a quote which appears beside the head of Stephen Fry in advertisements for his new one-man show. It… Continue reading A celebrity’s guide to impersonating yourself
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