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Fred Dibnah’s Cameraman

Published: Thu, 07/03/25

Updated: Thu, 07/03/25

Have you ever watched something on telly, been totally absorbed by the person on screen and completely forgotten that someone must be behind the…

The cost of yes

Published: Thu, 06/26/25

Updated: Sun, 06/29/25

Ever said yes just to please?To avoid an awkward moment.To look good.To keep the peace.To not rock the boat (even when you’re the one bailing out…

Reasons to Be Cheerful – Part 25

Published: Thu, 06/12/25

Updated: Mon, 06/16/25

🎶The juice of the carrotThe smile of the parrotHealth service glassesGigolos and brassesRound or skinny bottomsTake your mum to ParisLighting up the…

Your job is not to annoy me

Published: Thu, 06/05/25

Updated: Thu, 06/05/25

My wife smiled and said, ‘Your job today is not to annoy me.’ I smiled back and said, ‘Or, your job is not to be annoyed by me.’ We laughed (well I…

Never ask for ‘Honest Feedback’

Published: Thu, 05/29/25

Updated: Sat, 05/31/25

Yes, you read that right. You should NEVER ask for honest feedback. Asking for honest feedback sounds magnanimous, but it’s a trap. ‘Why?’ you cry!…

The True Cost of ‘Thank You’

Published: Thu, 05/22/25

Updated: Thu, 05/22/25

Every day, 376 billion emails fly through the ether. If just 1% are the polite-but-pointless ‘Thank you’ replies, that’s 3.7 billion digital nods.. I…

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