Patronising git
I had the misfortune this evening to see a short piece of University Challenge.
The participants were asked to identify the composer of a piece of music; They offer Schubert.
Paxman’s response “Schubert! (said in disbelief) Schoenberg!”
Let me point out to you, Jeremy, that it is very easy to be smug if you have the answer in front of you. And frankly if you DID know the answer, you are not there to show off your esoteric knowledge. Twat.
The (lost?)beauty of language
In yesterday’s Independent, Simmy Richman was looking at how the British perception of queuing has changed. Apparently Aaron Gillies in his new book suggests that: ‘Get to the back of the queue, you prick’ as the modern response. But how much more comforting to read Guy Browning’s description of the British way from his book ‘The British Constitution :first draft:
” In the event of a verbal warning failure, the queue is allowed to seethe with resentment accompanied with barely audible muttering.”
As British as it comes— but then what else could one expect from a man who is named after the leader of the Dambuster’s from a family named after a gravy making ingredient?
Review of my EP ‘You give me the blues’
EP review ‘You give me the blues’
Very pleased!
Batman and robbing. . .
Not a photo but-ordinary subjects
Www.rowlandwithaw.com
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “(Extra)ordinary.”
New acquisition
Have been ultra busy with music recently- out meeting new musicians, gigging recording, and selling gear that I don’t use and allowing me to buy new stuff. – this week have sold an acoustic guitar and agreed a sale on anoter item – so three out, means one in!
Hot rodded FBJ clone. Only 20 watts but sounds gorgeous! Looking forward to using it tonight at the Blues jam.
That’s easy for you to say . . . .
You see, if you can speak Welsh, Klingon is a walk in the park . . . .
My Mum – 99 years young!
