As I mulled over these insights, I gazed out over the delicately manicured outfield at Lord's; a venue in which the true essence of the gentleman has been codified and distilled in the laws of a ball-game.
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The first time I saw a Lichtenstein, I was underwhelmed. A blown up comic book?! What's so great about that?
Read MoreLight is uniquely able to influence our perceptions and mood, so a showcase of light as the medium was irresistible.
Read MoreSimon Bright, of Captive Minds, identified the key spokespeople, and I used the prep time to chat to as many participants as possible, getting Vox-Pops and identifying strong characters.
Read MoreThe play is an exploration of belonging and Englishness - the theme of modern Englishness captured me - soul-less housing estates, disenfranchised youths, bureaucratic council officers - what is England? Byron's character taps into a sense of mystery and longing for something more interesting than the meaningless of existence that simmers beneath the surface of modern life; it taps into the hunger for mythos rather than the logos that society tells us should be the only concern.
Read MoreThe trailer is one of the best I have ever seen - I can watch it on loop! The editing and production is top-notch, the soundtrack incredible and the skiing is awe-inspiring; the whole package has been brilliantly but together. No other film has made me want to go skiing more.
Read MoreAnd thus, whilst changing transport at Camden and requiring nutrition, I got my iPhone out and just videoed what I was up to. I edited it on iMovie. So here is my first, rather random, film: Hungry Man!
Read MoreThis exhibition is a brilliant insight into the minds of those within our criminal justice system and, beyond the excellent quality of the work, is an important exhibition for anyone with an opinion on crime and punishment.
Read MoreThe commute is two hours there and two and a half hours back, and apart from travel I was doing this for free. "Why?" you might ask.
Read MoreIt's that time of year again! Just a few weeks until South West 4 Weekender - Clapham's brilliant music festival, where you get all the joy of the music, without the dirty camping!
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