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I’m just a man continually searching for spontaneity...
Everything’s so organised, locked in and planned these days – but I don’t want that. I want to roam free.
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Sometimes you need to shut the f**k up.
I’ve been on a Substack break. Here’s why. I hope to be back at some point. But let’s see.
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Are we taking ten steps backwards in showbiz journalism?
Post-Leveson it felt like showbiz writers were being waaaaaay less twatty. But have we forgotten how to be human again?
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REVISITED: The Newsroom Days
I'm on my holidays and wanted to repost this piece. It originally came out two years ago when I was a fledgling Stacker and now there are so many more…
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Oasis, Mariah, Evita…oh my + the JOY of paying for tickets
There was a time where I went literally everywhere for free but these days paying my way is the biggest joy I can find when it comes to gigs and shows
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Podcast episodes to enhance your walk, hike or car journey…
I’m away and spending a lot of time hiking up to magical Greek villages listening to podcasts. Here are some episodes I’ve really enjoyed on my…
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Come on, Myleene
Having friends in the celebrity world could be tricky as a tabloid journalist. Here’s one inside-track tale about when it all goes horribly wrong and…
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WTF with Dean Piper
WTF with Dean Piper
Former entertainment columnist and editor. Back once again for the renegade master. Everything's changed in the celebrity world. Let's discuss it...
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