Speaking for myself, I spend a good ten minutes a day deciding whether or not to read the results of new surveys, and, once I have read them, a further five minutes deciding whether or not to take them seriously. Craig Brown daydecidegood share on social
Somewhere in the back of their minds, hosts and guests alike know that the dinner party is a source of untold irritation, and that even the dullest evening spent watching television is preferable. Craig Brown alikebackdinner Change image and share on social
A decent beard has long been the number one must-have fashion item for any fugitive from justice. Craig Brown bearddecentfashion Change image and share on social
As a rough rule of thumb, I would say the smaller the pond, the more belligerent the fish. Craig Brown belligerentfishpond Change image and share on social
When I tell people I don't own a mobile phone and wouldn't know how to text, they react as though I have just confessed that I can't read. Craig Brown confessmobilepeople Change image and share on social
The best critics do not worry about what the author might think. That would be like a detective worrying about what a suspect might think. Instead, they treat the reader as an intelligent friend, and describe the book as honestly, and as entertainingly, as possible. Craig Brown authorbookcritic share on social
Looking back, some of the happiest moments of my childhood were spent with my arm in packets of breakfast cereal, rootling around for a free gift. Craig Brown armbackbreakfast Change image and share on social
When cars honk and hoot and drunks squeeze out of car windows and scream, you can be sure that football is in the air. Craig Brown aircardrunk Change image and share on social
The only behaviour that is truly common is to avoid doing something because you think others might consider it common. Craig Brown avoidbehaviourcommon Change image and share on social
Like the periwig and the bowler hat, the plus-four and the bow-tie, the blazer is on the way out, and those who persist in wearing it do so with a smattering of self-consciousness, a touch of obstinacy, even a pinch of camp. Craig Brown blazerbowbowler share on social
