Well, it’s a long, long time until I’m 64 years old, but today is my birthday. Feel free to send me money in absence of a present although I won’t be offended if you only wish to leave a Best Wishes or something. Insults are also fine.

Tonight I shall be celebrating my march towards 40 by attending a lavish Ball at the Randolph Hotel in Oxford. This is a graduation ball for my girlfriend’s students and I shall be attired in a penguin costume. If you’re lucky I may just upload a photo after the event.

Looking forward to it!