“If you want to write something of length, however modern and radical, ...” — Arthur Smith Quote

If you want to write something of length, however modern and radical, you must live the life of an elderly gentleman of the 1950s.

It's the time of year when the literati give advice on what we should be reading on our summer holidays. These terrifying lists often leave me appalled at my own ignorance, but also suspicious about the pretension of their advocates.

When they meet a stand-up comic, people sometimes remark: 'That must be the hardest job in the world.' Among comedians, only Freddie Starr is not embarrassed and slightly appalled by this remark.

The Bible has no doubt had much influence in its time, but it provides very few laughs. None, in fact.

Why can't we build orphanages next to homes for the elderly? If someone were sitting in a rocker, it wouldn't be long before a kid will be in his lap.

IoT could also mean seamless critical and elderly care.

It is a great mistake on the part of elderly ladies, male and female, to tell a child that he is seeing his happiest days. Do not you believe a word of it, my little friend.

Thugs who brutalize elderly people should be punished severely.

We want people to be less stressed about having health care and being able to afford health care or at-home care for their elderly parents.