Author Archives: odeboyz

A Paul Merton quip

Posted on October 25, 2023 by odeboyz

“My school days were the happiest days of my life, which should give you some indication of the misery I’ve endured over the past 25 years.”

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Film Review: The Great Escaper (2023) (Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson)

Posted on October 18, 2023 by odeboyz

Two great actors come together to make a wonderful film. It’s a biopic of Bernie Jordan who, aged 89, ‘broke’ out of his care home to attend – as an unofficial guest – the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landings.1 … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Michael Dobbs ~ The Final Cut (1994)

Posted on October 18, 2023 by odeboyz

Dobbs is the greatest political novelist since Anthony Trollope in the Victorian era. His political ‘insider’ status and dialogue is outstanding. This re-read was an unmitigated joy from start to finish. What I’d forgotten was that this novel – the … Continue reading →

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When does life begin?

Posted on October 12, 2023 by odeboyz

A catholic priest, a Church of England clergyman and a rabbi discuss when life begins – “…at conception” said the priest, “…at birth” said the clergyman.  “…when the children grow up, leave home and the dog dies” said the rabbi. … Continue reading →

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Two footballing greats comment on modern footballers

Posted on October 12, 2023 by odeboyz

“I have to adapt to what young players are now. Lampard at 23 was a man. Players now at 23 aren’t men, they’re brats.” Jose Mourinho   (2)  Today’s young players think first of cars, contracts with their sponsors, and … Continue reading →

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Sex education in the 1950s

Posted on October 9, 2023 by odeboyz
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Education, Education, Education

Posted on October 9, 2023 by odeboyz

Ask me my three main priorities for Government, and I tell you: education, education and education. Tony Blair’s speech at the Labour Party Conference, 1 October 1996 “[Gove] apologised, however, when the list of terminated school-building projects he had released … Continue reading →

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Fawlty Towers: Top, top sarcasm

Posted on October 5, 2023 by odeboyz

Mr. Johnson: “Anywhere they do French food?” Basil Fawlty: “Yes, France I believe. They seem to like it there, and the swim would certainly sharpen your appetite. You’d better hurry, the tide leaves in six minutes.”

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Iranian Religious Leaders embrace Technology

Posted on October 5, 2023 by odeboyz

Robots can’t replace senior clerics, but they can be a trusted assistant that can help them issue a fatwa1 in five hours instead of 50 days,” said Mohammad Ghotbi, who heads a state-linked organisation in Qom that encourages the growth … Continue reading →

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What would Jesus do?

Posted on September 30, 2023 by odeboyz
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