Well played, The Guardian. He and Kaka are the sort of players who prompt comparisons with other forms of art. Music, most obviously. Ronaldo’s mode is allegro molto vivace, with a pronounced fondness for bursts of staccato phrasing via those … Continue reading →

I was reading the comments on that Matthew Parris essay in The Times (better than you might think), when I came across this one Apparently, Matthew, your ‘fascination’ with Christianity does not stretch to exploring, discussing or even considering the … Continue reading →

I liked Matthew Parris even when he was a Tory MP and it was unfashionable to like Tory MPs… I hate ending up in scraps with nice Anglicans and thoughtful Catholics because the Church of England and intelligent Catholicism are … Continue reading →

Re “A Sharp Turn for the Supreme Court on Abortion” (letters, April 20): I am a rheumatologist caring for a patient whose lupus nephritis is flaring. Her creatinine is rising as her platelet count falls, and she has failed to … Continue reading →

Cristiano and Wayne. They are the leading candidates for the presidents of the universe.

I posted before I watched the whole show – I should have waited. It just got better and better. Well done both Johns but, in particular, well done John Stewart for making your point about the nature of patriotism. I’ve … Continue reading →

Well done John McCain! Outstanding performance! He should have John Stewart as his running mate though.