Remember how Margaret Thatcher came to believe that abroad was more important than at home? Didn't do her much good. Simon Hoggart abroadgoodhome Change image and share on social
Most successful American politicians look well-fed on endorsements, campaign contributions and chicken dinners. Simon Hoggart americancampaignchicken Change image and share on social
She is the first head of government in history to give a whole country its second childhood. Simon Hoggart childhoodcountrygive Change image and share on social
Even I would find a book about my life pretty dull. Simon Hoggart bookdullfind Change image and share on social
Americans are fascinated by their own love of shopping. This does not make them unique. It's just that they have more to buy than most other people on the planet. And it's also an affirmation of faith in their country. Simon Hoggart affirmationamericanbuy share on social
The formal Washington dinner party has all the spontaneity of a Japanese imperial funeral. Simon Hoggart dinnerformalfuneral Change image and share on social
I think Tony Blair has to come down on one side or the other. You can't be a half-hearted supporter of the possible attack on Iraq. You're either with George Bush or you're against him. Simon Hoggart attackblairbush Change image and share on social
All over the U.S. there are people whose lives are being destroyed for lack of proper health care provision, and there is no sight more odious than the rich, powerful and arrogant trying to keep it that way. Simon Hoggart arrogantcaredestroy share on social
When you visit a foreign city you are in it, but not of it, separated by a glass wall. Once, while a student, I was getting dressed in my ground-floor room when a family of Italians crossed the grass to watch, as if I were laid on for their amusement and instruction. Simon Hoggart amusementcitycross share on social
I also learned to play Fruit Ninja on an iPad. It is quite hypnotic, and I hope one day to get past 100 points. I remembered that David Cameron admits to being an addict. I wonder if it helps him in his work. 'Great, just destroyed a pineapple! Reminds me, shall we send those grenades to the Syrian rebels?' Simon Hoggart addictadmitcameron share on social