Woman on bus: "Was mummy right? Mummy has 10 O-Levels and 3 A-Levels. You should give mummy some respect*."
Child on bus, oblivious to the significance of the examination system in the United Kingdom: "BADGER!"

* Definitely the catchphrase basis for a new kick-ass Kidman vehicle...

Must write more. Publicly. Tis a good habit to get into. Without necessarily revealing more. So...

Neil Gaiman today linked to the obituary of the respect-engendering Colonel Michael Singleton, particularly taken with the way it was written, as well as the details therein. As, I find, am I.

After Uppingham, Michael won an Exhibition to Pembroke ( Read more... )