16 OCTOBER 1999, Page 34

Nicky who?

From Mr John Dege

Sir: Who the devil is this Nicky Haslam, mentioned in both the Taki and Dear Mary columns of your 2 October issue? And why are we expected to be interested in the fact that this obscure person celebrated his 60th birthday?

John Dege

44 Audley Drive, Warlingham, Surrey