Eoin Butler: writer, journalist and Mayoman of the Year

Tripping Along The Ledge


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“A coward is somebody who dies a thousand deaths because they haven’t got the courage to express what they think…”

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Fair enough, I’ll come right out and say it then. You’re an idiot, Marco. Read the rest of this article here.

IF YOU’VE GOT TROUBLES

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Had dinner in the Ritz Carlton this evening. Seated next to the man himself. He didn’t stay long. He talked a lot, didn’t listen much – which suited me, as I had absolutely nothing to contribute. The conversation was mostly about food, naturally. I did what I always do in these situations: I nodded morosely and didn’t speak. People in food circles probably think I’m really dark and enigmatic. Ha… if they only knew! Read the rest of this entry »

GUESS WHO I’M HAVING DINNER WITH THIS EVENING?

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Guess is the operative word. If you already know, then you’re not allowed enter. However, if you don’t already know then I will answer straight Yes or No questions. There’s a clue after the jump… Read the rest of this entry »

CONAN ON RYAN CONFIDENTIAL

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Turned on the television tonight (well, after someone texted me) to see one of my all time comedy heroes (see here, here and here) sitting down for a friendly chin wag with a man who ritually humiliated me on national television when I was ten years (definitely see here.)

There was an element of cognitive dissonance to it, I suppose. It was like walking in to your local to find Stephen Malkmus jamming onstage with Aslan. Read the rest of this entry »