TEXT AN IMMIGRANT
The Borkowski poet in residence takes at look at headline-grabbing policymaking in light of John Reid’s plans to introduce a text messaging scheme for potential visa overstayers. Text an immigrant, hug a hoodie. Solve race relations; hang Jade Goody. Text an immigrant but don’t be petty – they can stay if they’re pretty like Shilpa…
THE VERY MODEL OF A MODERN COOL PRIME MINISTER
Tony Blair is still clearly considering his place in history. The Borkowski poet in residence wonders if he might not be better placed in a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta… I am the very model of a modern cool Prime Minister. My intonation’s lively, not serious and sinister. I know the Queen of England and my…
The passing of Ian Wooldridge
This morning’s Guardian obit of Ian “Woolers” Wooldridge is a work of art; penned by none other than the other sport writing legend Frank Keating. http://www.guardian.co.uk/obituaries/story/0,,2027343,00.html. His first paragraph is enchanting, “Ian Wooldridge, who has died aged 75, was an undisputed heavyweight champion of British sports writing. For his readers, with his perception, passion and…
House wrap on YouTube
The house wrap for Lower Mill Estate has finally made its way onto Youtube. What a crazy day and perfect Valentine’s present. I think the Mail article sums it all up. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=435702&in_page_id=1770 It was the best fun I have had in an age, and it was joy to have a client that found a way…
Just The Ticket
I love old publicity stunts that turn up each year. The first sighting in this creative, famous car ticket by a Meter Maid was 40 years ago in the 1960’s when aphorically the 007 Aston Martin DB6 was pulled over in the London. Ahem, I am not sure if this was the really the first,…
Mark talks about Charlotte Church pregnancy
Mark talks about the Charlotte Church pregnancy news on BBC Radio Wales 02 March 07
Movie Business Mayhem
What is often forgotten about the Hollywood movie business in its early days, is its absolute excess on every level. Cecil B De Mille was noted for his flagrant behaviour and he was best known for his biblical epics, such as King of Kings and The Ten Commandments. Because of the biblical subject matter, De…