"I Feel Unusual"

Thursday, 24th April 1997

63-year old woman gives birth to baby after lying to doctor about age in order to receive fertility treatment. Doctor claims he didn't know, and gives relaxed, well-choreographed interviews explaining that the woman claimed to be 53. Own up, doc: you knew, she knew, you got her to say she lied so you wouldn't get disbarred and garner media savvy, you cynical connard. Bet you get your receptionist to fill out your CRFs, too.

Meh. Mr Grumpy is with us and must have put his scowly-trousers on this morning. Need coffee and inspiration.

Been reading Richard E Grant's film diaries; I'm about thirty pages in and already it's a triumph of the human spirit; God knows what kind of ubermensch he becomes at the end of it. He'll be glad to know that somewhere in Uxbridge there's a dying cactus named for him. And unfortunately, there is no cure for cactus frostbite, but as Reg has refused treatment (wishing to shrivel with dignity) what can you do?

The Khoi Kalahari Bushmen have a philosophy: THIS IS A DREAM THAT IS DREAMING YOU. How is you dream going?

Sweet livings,

B