Shuggie Bain

by Douglas Stuart

“Gies peace!” she shushed. “It’s just a wee bit of my winnings. I’m spreading my luck around.

I highlighted this because it reminded me that those with the least often give the most. It’s quite ingrained in the Glasgow spirit to share and look after those around you

hardly nae work there for naebody anymair. Every year we’ve got mair men sat at home, wanking in the daylight.”

This was one of the phrases which made me laugh out loud. In a book full of despair there was still humour