I recently wrote a portrait of one of my favorite Paris artists, guitarist Lucas Lecacheur. During the sitting, Leslie McAllister got some photos and footage, and made this video of the process, over which I recite the portrait: youtube.com/watch?v=vkn3Wa…

Do you have a favourite library?

What’s your opinion on national holidays?

British cuisine. Best in the world.

Do you endeavour to be creative on Fridays?

When you're in a tunnel, keep rowing; when you're out at sea, keep going. Or am I mixing up my metaphors?

If you're in Paris Tuesday, I'll be doing a live piece at Castel nightclub. Also performing will be Deed Julius and DJ G Wen. Free entry but must rsvp to the address on the flyer to get on the list. Starts at 22h, and I'll go on early. Hope to see you!

Where do you stand on working Sundays?

How do you usually respond to feedback on your Twitter personality?

Do you go for the same tea? Or do you mix it up?

Do you have a favourite Judeo-Spanish dish?

« Besoin et nécessité sont deux synonymes entre lesquels il y a tout un monde d’intervalle » Alexandre Dumas fils

« Une heure bien remplie vaut mieux que des siècles et des siècles d’oubli et de négligence » Le Roi se meurt, Eugène Ionesco

My partner said they missed a French class on the subjective. They asked if this was bad. I said I fear it be.

Campaigning in all weathers for Labour candidates in Pendle and Clitheroe this weekend. Ten days to go! 🗳️ Ribble Valley Labour Pendle Labour Labour North West

Quand Paris est en vacances, les quartiers dansent ! 🟠 Le Festival des Essentiels emmène en août vers l’inconnu, à la rencontre des cultures d’autres mondes.

It cannot be beaten. My wait for the best beer in the world is over. Delicious ThwaitesBeerandPubs at The Bay Horse, Longsight Road.

I wrote this article for The Fabian Society about Labour and policing. Little 4-minute read on a Saturday morning 📖 fabians.org.uk/the-right-beat/

I suppose Z was already taken.

“I will resign. I will resign. I will resign. I will resign. I WILL RESIGN!” #LuisRubiales