Watching the English

by Kate Fox

typical Guardian-reading, lefty-liberal product of the anti-Thatcher generation,

That's me, that is.

American toast lacks reserve and dignity: it is too sweaty and indiscreet and emotional.

‘C of E’ (we prefer to use this abbreviation whenever possible, in speech as well as on forms, as the word ‘church’ sounds a bit religious, and ‘England’ might seem a bit patriotic)

‘the first Friday of the week’

As good a reason for a drink as ever I've heard.