Jack Scott's Blog, page 106
February 15, 2012
Parlez-vous Polari?
As my regular pansy punters know, I've just done a gig for the Polari Literary Salon at London's Royal Festival Hall. I was in the company of a fine cast of literati – Faarea Masud, Hugh Mulhall, Max Wallis, Catherine … Continue reading →
February 14, 2012
Censorship Getting Madder
My 'Welcome' page on the Facebook Perking the Pansies Book site is no longer available in Turkey. The page is supplied courtesy of a third party application called Pagemodo. Perhaps Pagemodo has just been added to the very, very long … Continue reading →
February 13, 2012
Written in the Stars
The frosty flurry soon turned to sloppy slurry. Sunday was our day of rest away from commitments. We decided to do what we rarely do these days – a West End jolly, just the two of us. It was a … Continue reading →
February 12, 2012
Whitney Houston, RIP
Another prodigious talent wrecked by addiction. No doubt the internet is awash with tasteless jokes and serves-her-right statements. Whitney Houston's slow descent into hell was a media circus that picked over the bones of her catastrophic life. Some people seem … Continue reading →
February 11, 2012
The Big Chill
Our trip to Blighty was blighted by the big chill. Before our exodus, I could count on the fingers of one hand the number of times I'd experienced snow in London with its urban microclimate. In fact, three of our … Continue reading →
February 10, 2012
Perking the Pansies eBook
You don't need a Kindle to download the Perking the Pansies ebook. All you need is a Kindle Reading App for your iPhone, PC, iPad or Android device. Download the app for free from Amazon. Filed under: Book
February 9, 2012
Back to the Future
Liam and I were minding our own business in Tansaş. We were queuing up at the till, weighed down by a basket-full of cheap plonk. The lady in front of us turned towards me and smiled. "You're Jack," she said. … Continue reading →
February 7, 2012
The Postman Never Rings Twice
The Turkish postal system is a hit and miss affair at the best of times. We do get mail delivered to our house. Well, not delivered exactly, more chucked over the wall into the garden. I'm not joking. The postman … Continue reading →
February 5, 2012
Hot Pipes and Wonky Erections
The good burghers of Bodrum have been ripping the town apart with giant yellow diggers. No pain, no gain. It'll all look fine and dandy by the start of the season. The town will be freshly dressed to impress, with … Continue reading →
February 3, 2012
The Graveyard Slot
My 500th post was about marriage equality which seems fitting considering we're a couple of old 'married' pansies. I've no idea how many words this miraculous milestone represents. It must be more than 100,000, maybe a lot more. It's been … Continue reading →
