As an old creative industry full of cruelty and moral sense, British journalism once flourished on the imperative that people required the truth in order to survive. But people don't require that now. They want sensation and they want it for nothing. Andrew O'Hagan britishcreativecruelty share on social
Everybody has an idea of the kind of society they'd like to live in, and I would like to live in one where our senior politicians were spirited and original and possibly even good at what they do. Andrew O'Hagan goodideakind Change image and share on social
I always knew I would come to London. I loved Glasgow, but it seemed filled with echoes of my parents' lives, and sometimes you just want a city of your own. Andrew O'Hagan cityechofill Change image and share on social
When I was very young, I thought the theatre was a place where higher beings went about their celestial business, as if they knew nothing of ordinary life and its political mysteries. Andrew O'Hagan beingbusinesscelestial Change image and share on social
When I look back at my childhood on the Ayrshire coast, I recall a basic devotion to the idea that human nature and national character are as unknowable as the weather's rationale. Andrew O'Hagan ayrshirebackbasic Change image and share on social
You'll find that no pride is greater than the pride that comes with being thick. Britain is filled with people who are really proud of their stupidity. Andrew O'Hagan britainfillfind Change image and share on social
Interviewing is not a democratic art. Andrew O'Hagan artdemocraticinterview Change image and share on social
Fans of football and fans of nationhood have a similar zeal. Read the fanzines: their contributors could find a needle-sized diss in a haystack of compliments, and their passions are fundamentalist. Andrew O'Hagan complimentcontributordis Change image and share on social
As a writer I care about America, and care about its carelessness. Andrew O'Hagan americacarecarelessness Change image and share on social
Events in America show the extent to which democracy there is fuelled by populism - Barack Obama's victory is a manifestation not of Washington's need for change, but of America's. That is not how democracy works in England. Andrew O'Hagan americabarackchange share on social
