I don't know his Grinderman incarnation that well. I shall look that out this evening. His first act, of course, was The Birthday Party. Which even I find pretty hard work. Though "Mr. Clar… (View Post)

He's also well worth investigating for his musical output. One of the finest artists of our age. Start with Red Right Hand, Nature Boy, the Carny, the Mercy Seat, and Lie Down Here and Be My Gir… (View Post)

Ooh, you miserable bugger! (View Post)

I don't think it's unreasonable to say - in an abstract sense - that it would be better if more people could afford a house. It's not a human right to own a house, obviously. But I… (View Post)

Yes, I agree. People almost don't notice if the people they interact with have a different skin colour but dress the same, speak the same, share the same references, etc. They notice quite a lot… (View Post)