Peter O’Toole on getting older

Delighted to hear that Peter O’Toole is well..

“I quite like being old. I’ve said this before and I’ll repeat it: Yes, I’m 74 years old, but in here,” he says, pointing to his temple, “quite a lot of the time and in many instances, I’m 21. Nothing has changed, nothing has changed. And then I realize it’s not too wise to climb that tree. And I can’t play my beloved cricket anymore. I’m getting more and more used to my limitations, and enjoying them. … I quite enjoyed the hangover this morning. Do you know the feeling?”

Quoted in the San Jose Mercury. Inspired.

Idle generosity

My favourite guide to loafing the good life, The Idler, is giving away copies of the 35th edition, “The War on Work”.

In summary:

The issue is a great introduction to the Idler and features an interview with Situationist philosopher Raoul Vaneigem, wild man Keith Allen’s A to Z of Life, Folk Art by artist Jeremy Deller, Terry Hall’s Idler Questionnaire, plus articles by Adam Buxton, Rowley Leigh, Nicholas Blincoe, Pat Kane, Chris Yates, Pete Doherty and many more. AND there’s Dan Kieran’s indispensable guide to the Idle Life. All you have to pay is two pounds for postage and packing

I ordered mine over a week ago.. it’ll turn up when it’s good and ready.

Finding your mojo and why Flickr’s got it..

For those of us in the business of creating online strategies and spaces to connect and live out passions, Tara Hunt, one of my favourite bloggers sums up what it is that sites such as Flicker possess.

“There are some products and services that have it. You can’t quite put your finger on it, but they do.

Then there are others that don’t. And, on the surface, it looks like they are doing everything right, but it doesn’t feel right. It’s forced. It’s….gah…hard to explain.”

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