A certain amount of interest has been generated from my recent blogs, in that they've been reproduced in a variety of global publications. I wanted to address an issue that I feel is relevant and important- the hyper sexualisation of musical performances in the...

I looked up this definition of pornography on the internet… the "issue" is whether you want it on awards shows, breakfast television shows, etc…and whether it's appropriate for young kids to be freely exposed to it. Pornography (often...

A question for all parents of young children under the age of 15.. How do you feel about the barrage of powerful market forces upon your kids? Do you feel overwhelmed, as if  there's nothing you can do about it? Respond via facebook / twitter

I tried to be carefully measured with my comments on yesterday's blog, realising that the subject clearly courts controversy and divisiveness. On reflection I will say that sexuality is an inherent and profound part of life. There is absolutely nothing...

 I have to say that I'm disturbed and dismayed by the recent spate of overtly sexualised   performances and videos. You know the ones I'm talking about. It seems obvious that certain  record companies are peddling highly styled pornography with...

Backstage last night at Number One Marylebone before my performance for m2m's event last night. It was a triumph all round.. A great evening was had by all and expectations were well exceeded on the fundraising front! Set list.. Pavement Cracks.. No More I Love...

A first time for everything! Ribbon cutting is now included in my CV as part of my work skills and experience. The Jonathan Mann Center is now officially up and running - serving the people of Hackney and the rest if London. Top of the range HIV and...

I've never ridden a horse. It was just something that a kid from my background would never have done back then. More for people who could afford it.   I never felt I'd missed out on anything, and now I'd be scared of hurting my back since I had a spinal...

I'm heading for Hackney this afternoon to take part in the opening of the new Jonathan Mann Center, which will provide services for HIV testing, treatment and holistic care. Half the folks living with HIV in the UK live in London, with the borough of Hackney having...

 I opened up my recent pack of eggs to discover a whole bunch of information inside the lid. Information that seems vital to all egg consumers. Information that reminds me of a university course. I had no idea that the egg men cared so much about the people who...

Here's an extraordinary late 19th century invention - "The disguised tram that would not frighten horses," created by a Boston engineer called Mr Matheson. Matheson was convinced that the horses on the streets of Boston must be terrified by the noisy new...

I came upon this hilarious book the other day "Dog Shaming"...What can I say? I don't own a dog, but I can tell you folks.. if you're thinking of acquiring a new best friend, it might be advisable to check out this little publication beforehand, so you can...

RIP..My trusty laptop of three years passed away today. It had been struggling with a high temperature for a number days, then in the early hours of this morning, it gave out some gurgling sounds in what was to be it's final moments. It coughed, spluttered and passed...

GOOD DEEDS...I was walking through a London fruit and vegetable market earlier today, when I witnessed something quite remarkable that I want to share with you. A woman was holding a five pound note in her hand, and she was trying to get the attention of a stall...

Leads! What would you do without them? These one's are very neatly hung on the door of the studio.. But.. Oh...! Those ones that get into a tangled mess.. Don't they just drive you crazy? One day everything will be leadless.. and folks will say..'Remember those days...