It really is
Morrissey's world. A really interesting account, and explains so much about the
relationship between the two, with Marr consciously recruiting Morrissey and
allowing him to front the group and form the Smiths myth, and leaving when the
time was right for him. Morrissey too comes across as depending entirely on
Marr, almost an unrequited love - maybe his career since can be seen as one
great effort to win Marr's respect and show he can do it all without Johnny.
'The Unburied' wasn't nearly as complex as The Quincunx, but still an enjoyable
Wilkie Collins tribute. If only he'd set it in Bergen or Malmo rather than the
fictional Thurchester, BBC4 would be filming it now.
HTLWS is a great,
mischieveous little book; Ben Goldacre's 'Bad Science' from 60 years ago.
Should be required reading for anyone in our data-rich age. It quotes the
prescient HG Wells: 'Statistical thinking will one day be as necessary for
efficient citizenship as the ability to read and write.'
Libby can now say
'Teddy', 'shoes' and 'daaaaaaaa', 'daaaaaaaaa' covering everything that isn't
Teddy or shoes. It's Freddie's last day at nursery today as he starts school
when we come back from holiday. It's the end of a golden era of going to the
park after Rabbits with Daisy and Finbar and Siddi. He looks so cute in his
uniform. . . .
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