Mark My Words Blog
Welcome to ‘Mark My Words,’ the digital sanctuary where insight meets intrigue, and commentary sparks contemplation.
Delve into the dynamic world of PR maverick Mark Borkowski as he unravels the threads of media, culture, and communication. Mark’s blog is a treasure trove of industry wisdom, offering a backstage pass to the inner workings of publicity and the ever-evolving landscape of modern media.
DEATH TO ALL SATIRISTS
The Borkowski poet in residence imagines what might really be going on in some Labour MPs’ minds after Peter Hain’s furious reaction to satirist Rory Bremner’s hoax phone call to Margaret Beckett in 2005, in which he pretended to be Gordon Brown and got her to gossip about cabinet colleagues. For more information, click here. Death to all satirists! Down with Rory Bremner. We’ve got a new target to aim at and dismember. Death to all satirists, impressionists and wits. Stone them all with mobile phones or blow them into bits. Death to all satirists who get under our skin…
How Rory Bremner spoofed ministers…
It’s been a relentless 48 hours managing the Rory Bremner news maelstrom! If you have not been reading the papers perhaps you missed the news that the brilliant impressionist hoaxed the Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett. Rory tricked her when he pretended to be Chancellor Gordon Brown. Rory phoned her on the day on 2005 general election, when she was environment secretary, and they discussed her Cabinet colleagues. The four and half minute tape is hysterical but ignited the press many of them running it as their front page lead this morning. When a story of this size takes shape its…
Britney Spears snaps…
So if anybody wonders what its like to be in the public eye watch this film on Youtube. Its little wonder that Britney Spears is finding hard to keep out the press when a pack of jackals are pursuing her. The poor woman must be going through a hard time and needs space but of course the paparazzi want a photo. I think the public know the price of fame. Clark Gable once remarked to David Niven that, when it came to the contract between a star and his public, the public had read the small print and the star…
The end of a press day
After the launch of the new Virgin Megastore in Manchester Borkowski muses on the effort that goes into a press launch. This candid snap shot encapsulates the feelings of a publicist after the media have packed up and gone home.
Gianfranco Zola the greatest Chelsea player ever?
The greatest Chelsea player ever!!
Andy Pandy
From another age
Mr Benn
A warm cosy blanket.
George Best
Although I loathed Manchester United I loved George Best this is why.
Johan Cruijff
The Dutch master poetry in motion
Little Feat ….
The greatest rock and roll band of all time.
The magic of Peter Osgood continues..
Peter Osgood strikes home in the FA cup final. It was the equalising goal in the 1970 replay at Old Trafford, which Chelsea went on to win 2-1 after extra time.
The Mighty Ossie
There is only one person I wanted to be when I was ten years old – the majestic Peter Osgood. Here are four reasons a small Chelsea fan adored the strapping centre forward.
Gigi Riva goal in Rovesciata
One of the greatest goal scorers of all time was the mighty Luigi Riva. He was one of my heros and here is a goal that he scored which epitomises his genius
David Lynch – On the Air – 1992, 1-4
Borkowski was approached to launch this David Lynch series back in the early 1990’s. If you find the series please let me know. It was nevered aired considered too bizarre.