random acts of senseless beauty

“As we journey through life, discarding baggage along the way, we should keep an iron grip, to the very end, on the capacity for silliness. It preserves the soul from dessication.”
Humphrey Lyttleton, 1921 – 2008
An amazing man has passed away. Humphrey Lyttleton; extraordinary musician, irascible wit, absolute gentleman, and my pin-up of choice above [...]

Jumping Joyful Jude
I’m sitting here at JFK, getting through the three hour wait by using wireless that I’ve apparently paid for, but I don’t know how. It’s been the most fantastic four days, and there are plenty of pics to prove it. I’ve got today’s lot still in my camera and they’ll have [...]

Across to Manhattan
As London gags under the pall of euro whiff I grabbed a low cost fare and came out to see Abi and Susan for a few days.
The first set of photos are up on Flickr… stories to follows.

These days may feel like in-between-days, but they’re passing with flair.  Situation:  Good.
Life: Good

Han & Tom got married
Work: Good

Cute Clare
Captain played in The Hub for Steve Merchant’s show
Levels of Siliness: Good

Self Portrait (with moustache)
Coming Week-Day-Weekend: Looking Good.

Proof.
It’s official. I produce the best radio programme. The Best. The BEST.
This is according to the Broadcasting Press Guild, which is a collection of all the Radio & TV Critics across all the press. It’s a small but seriously prestigious award, and I’m hugely proud of it. Other [...]

blooming early
It’s been a while, eh? Sorry about that.
Writing has been done. Photos have been taken. Time has been spent. Songs have been sung. Hearts have been searched. Poetry has been read.
Here’s a few photos I’ve taken…

Danny Goffey from Supergrass in the 6 Music Hub

My brother and niece, Easter Monday

Our [...]