It has recently come to my attention that I am dead. It must have been sudden….. And from the shock of discovering that I am actually a Jewish Republican from Queens County in New York. I mean I knew I was part Jewish but a Republican? Worse still, I also have a daughter called Janice and we are members of the Knights of Columbus.
In my regular online Ask Shirley column for the GCN website, I offer advice. Not necessarily good advice. I am a busy person. This week, I help you lie to your parents, reject a civil partnership proposal and win friends and/or influence people!
If you are in London tonight, the Vauxhall Tavern is the place to be. The legendary David Hoyle presents his Winter Warmer show from 8.30 and my girl Veda is one of his guessstss. She has performed with him before and always raves about how much fun it is. I’ll also be making a satellite link appearance myself. Whoop!I love David Hoyle. I love Veda. And thanks to expensive therapy, I love me. Sounds like a great night out. Get … →
Six Finger! How did I ever get along with five? In the 1960s, this toy probably seemed innocent enough. However, I think modern children would find this toy stupid and their parents would find it disturbing. I found it under my Ma’s bed. I hope it’s hers and that she’s not giving it to one of us for Christmas. It won’t be the first time she gives someone the finger.
Coming Of Rage
Sometimes it takes rage to make change happen. Sometimes you have to use strong language to get attention. Sometimes to avoid getting AIDS, you need to get AIDS. Get what it is. Get what it does. And get how you can avoid getting AIDS. The Alternative Miss Ireland organisation is currently organising its 18th pageant – a fundraiser for Irish HIV/AIDS charities.You usually come of age at 18 but this year the AMI is coming of rage.