Ones teachers all belonged to that generation who were imperialists, and the whole narrative throughout my adolescence was of countries leaving the empire. I find it extraordinary that this purpose which drove how we viewed the world is now considered to be something that has no effect upon us.

I find it odd that people take me seriously.

The cure for cynicism is simply to engage honestly.

Scepticism is a necessary and vital part of the journalist's toolkit. But when scepticism becomes cynicism it can close off thought and block the search for truth.

Sharing holiday snaps on social media is an act of arrogant vanity.

At last someone takes me seriously.

I've always felt myself to be an outsider. I've always felt awkward.