The Idler, the periodical of easy living, looks at protest movements and asks: Is there any point in taking to the streets? Would a more effective form of revolt be to lie in bed doing nothing? Look at John and Yoko — they made their point.
William Self is an English novelist, reviewer and columnist. He received his education at University College School, Christ's College Finchley, and Exeter College, Oxford. He was married to the late journalist Deborah Orr.
Self is known for his satirical, grotesque and fantastic novels and short stories set in seemingly parallel universes.