In 1916 only 14 per cent of all homes in the US had a bathtub. The speed limit in most cities was 10mph. One in 12 people had a telephone. And it wasn’t very mobile. Marijuana, heroin and morphine were available over-the-counter at your local drugstore. The Eiffel Tower was the world’s largest structure. ARead More
(Trevor) Yesterday I was driving to a meeting with Patrick Holford, a very well known natural health figure in the UK. On the radio, I was listening to some very sincere and well-meaning folk encouraging everyone to “do something pink” for cancer research. Have a cake sale. Go out with some friends and drink PinkRead More
I’m planning to go to a fund-raising concert in Belfast on Saturday. It’s for PIPS – Public Initiative for the Prevention of Suicide. Northern Ireland has one of the highest suicide rates in Europe, particularly amongst young men. And we have the highest prescription rate for anti-depressant drugs. My friend Anthony will be playing. He’sRead More
I was brought up in a good home in rural Ireland. We didn’t have much (who did back then) , but we were taught respect and we knew we were loved. My Mum was a very loving lady who died way too young from Parkinson’s Disease (actually I know now she died as much fromRead More
I didn’t want to make a film. I wanted to be a concert promoter for a few more years. I’d promoted events in Ireland and across Europe for 30 years. Maybe I promoted an artist or two that you’d know. But probably not. Wait, I did work with Art Garfunkel a couple of times. FameRead More