Trivial Pursuit
Simon Barnes A.S. BYATT was questioned recently about the bizarre statement from the BBC chairman Gavyn Davies, who said that the only people who object to the BBC's dumbingdown......
Q. At A Recent Literary Party In The Basil Street
Hotel, I was introduced to one of my great heroes, Professor Roy Foster. He was on my shortlist of people I have always wanted to meet, the others being Alan Clark — alas, no......
Q. I Have A Good Friend Who Is The Master
and amateur huntsman of a small foxhound pack. On a number of occasions he has hinted strongly that he needs some additional money, and that there are other supporters in the......
Q. One Does Not Wish To Strike A Discordant Note
with fellow-passengers on a long-haul flight. What, then, should I have said or done when, just before drinks were served on my recent flight from Calgary to London, my......
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