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I earn my living by speaking, so words and their meaning are very important to me. Not just the word but how it is said, when it is said and how often it is said. This week’s word is desensitised. Now I don’t know what the dictionary says but I know what it means to…

As part of the MBE journey, I have decided to find out who I am and where I come from. Ancestry.co.uk have agreed to do the investigations and let me know, LIVE on my BBC Radio London Drivetime show. I am petrified. I know several mates who have changed their names after embarking on such a…

There has never been a film like Black Panther, of that there can be no doubt. It has broken so many box office records that no matter what you think of it, where it matters, [MONEY} it has been a huge success. I have been to see it twice (and yes, I did dress up)….

I am truly humbled by the response to the announcement that I was to be made an MBE in the Queen’s New Years Honours. Almost as humbled as I am to receive the honour itself. The question I have been asking myself is, What Now? What does it mean? I don’t know what the answer…

This week we have an historic event and most people don’t know and don’t care. It will affect where you live, how you live and how your children are educated. Doesn’t make sense does it? Well it’s true. Philip Hammond is The Chancellor of The Exchequer. He controls the country’s finances and we are BROKE…

Isn’t it horrible when someone whose work you’ve admired for years turns out to be a turd ??. A bit strong? Well maybe but it is difficult to get away from the fact that Kevin Spacey isn’t a nice man. As Artistic Director of the Old Vic for a decade whilst still making wonderful films…

Ever ask yourself “what’s the matter with me?” I’m sat here in Leytonstone, having just done the school run, looking at a man steal food left by strangers for another man who is fast asleep beside an Argos. I am feeling anxious and miserable. But why? This week marks the 10th anniversary of my last…

For the first time since September 2014, I am seriously tempted to place a bet. Bookies are offering odds on 1-3, which means I get £1 for every 3 wagered. I know it doesn’t sound appealing but…(which is why I don’t gamble anymore) The upcoming fight between MMA fighter Conor McGregor and future Hall of…