Most successful American politicians look well-fed on endorsements, campaign contributions and chicken dinners. Simon Hoggart americancampaignchicken Change image and share on social
During my own gap year, I learned an invaluable lesson - that I was a lousy teacher. Even though the children I 'taught,' in upcountry Uganda, were desperate for qualifications, they largely ignored me. Until, that is, I realised that they wanted to hear about other young persons around the world. Simon Hoggart childdesperategap share on social
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
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
I've served on five different juries, and many of them were bonkers in their own way. Simon Hoggart bonkerhavejury 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
There are few tribes more loathsome than the American Right, and their vicious use of the shortcomings in the NHS to attack Barack Obama's attempts at health reform are a useful reminder. Simon Hoggart americanattackattempt Change image and share on social
Some government expenditure actually makes a profit. Our theatre leads the world. Loads of tourists must be attracted by the fact that you could spend a week in London doing nothing but visit superb museums and galleries, free. Simon Hoggart attractexpenditurefact share on social