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Winston Churchill in Casablanca, 1943

“Hopkins meanwhile, had found Churchill in bed washing down his breakfast with a bottle of white wine. Asked what he meant by this. Churchill replied that he had a ‘profound distaste on the one hand for skimmed milk and no … Continue reading

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A passive-aggressive masterclass

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Bob Dylan and Marlon Brando on fame

Bob Dylan leaned in, his voice low but charged. “Fame is just a trick, an illusion people fall for.” Across from him, Marlon Brando exhaled slowly, shaking his head. “Illusion? No, it’s a trap, a prison you build for yourself.”

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The show must go on

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Everyone has problems

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My perfect dinner guest: Les Dawson

Les would have to be partial to a takeaway, since myculinary skills are somewhat limited. The person I’ve chosen would, Ithink, be happy at the prospect of joining me for a portion of cod, chipsand mushy peas, just about the … Continue reading

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No pressure! Isn’t it nice?

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Women after my own heart

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Henrik Ibsen’s (alleged) last words

Nurse: “Well you seem to being doing better today.” Ibsen: “On the contrary.” He then died.

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Not in Canada

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