Well, it was conceived about two years ago following an immaculate conception in my utterly brilliant mind and finally I am proud to announce the arrival of my new baby - a website!
All you wise men (and women) out there who have been frantically trying to follow a bright star on the internet to discover my site's location and form can now find it on the link below.
Please leave your precious gifts in the form of traffic and do pass on the good word of its address to all your friends and work associates.
The site is dedicated to interviews and interviewers and you can find it here: Access Interviews.
Happy Christmas to One and All!
RM
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Breast Cancer Haven
Well, it's the season to be cheerful and helpful and all that, hence I found myself doing my bit for charity last night.
Strange things, comfort zones, aren't they? Put me in front of a major celebrity or politician and I will happily ask them the most awkward or personal questions within minutes of meeting them. It's what I do. But, I admit, I was inwardly anxious when it came to being a helper for the Breast Cancer Haven annual Christmas Carol Service at St Paul's in Knightsbridge. Handing people order of services, donation forms and ushering them to their seats is not really my game. Or, indeed is going round with the collection basket and handing out mince pies. But I soon got into the swing of it.
Chris Tarrant, Art Malik and Penny Lancaster (Mrs Stewart) all did their bit and read sweetly. Rod graciously kept a low profile on the front pew. About 500 others sang well and dug deep into their pockets. It was a wonderful night for a truly special organisation. It is based in Fulham and runs a highly professional, multi-layered support centre for women with breast cancer. It really is a haven for women in troubled times. Maybe it is a charity you could keep in mind when you next (come on now!) do a fund raiser and are in search of a lower-profile worthwhile cause to give a bung.
If you're really lucky you might get to hear my waitering wit at next year's event. Just you try and say No to yet another Christmas pastry when I greet you with my Rasta-styley one liner: "Your eyes are tellin' me lies. I know you want one of my mince pies!".
Strange things, comfort zones, aren't they? Put me in front of a major celebrity or politician and I will happily ask them the most awkward or personal questions within minutes of meeting them. It's what I do. But, I admit, I was inwardly anxious when it came to being a helper for the Breast Cancer Haven annual Christmas Carol Service at St Paul's in Knightsbridge. Handing people order of services, donation forms and ushering them to their seats is not really my game. Or, indeed is going round with the collection basket and handing out mince pies. But I soon got into the swing of it.
Chris Tarrant, Art Malik and Penny Lancaster (Mrs Stewart) all did their bit and read sweetly. Rod graciously kept a low profile on the front pew. About 500 others sang well and dug deep into their pockets. It was a wonderful night for a truly special organisation. It is based in Fulham and runs a highly professional, multi-layered support centre for women with breast cancer. It really is a haven for women in troubled times. Maybe it is a charity you could keep in mind when you next (come on now!) do a fund raiser and are in search of a lower-profile worthwhile cause to give a bung.
If you're really lucky you might get to hear my waitering wit at next year's event. Just you try and say No to yet another Christmas pastry when I greet you with my Rasta-styley one liner: "Your eyes are tellin' me lies. I know you want one of my mince pies!".
Monday, December 03, 2007
EXCLUSIVE - Coming Soon . . .
I am glad to announce to my loyal readers that this Blog will soon exclusively bring you an enthralling new feature...
"THE DIARY OF A WOULD-BE INTERNET ENTREPRENEUR"
[adopt gravel-edged movie trailer voice over]
Based on true events. The inspiring story of one man's struggle to create a stunning new website that will capture the imagination of the world. A tale of hardship, disappointments, grit and determination to find the courage to make his dream a reality and find, against the odds, the mythical prize of ... Web Wonga.
Coming to a computer screen near you soon. With a special world exclusive link to the new site.
Don't miss it.
Only at "Along the way..."
[THIS IDEA HAS SINCE BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE LEVEL OF WORK FINISHING THE WEBSITE]
"THE DIARY OF A WOULD-BE INTERNET ENTREPRENEUR"
[adopt gravel-edged movie trailer voice over]
Based on true events. The inspiring story of one man's struggle to create a stunning new website that will capture the imagination of the world. A tale of hardship, disappointments, grit and determination to find the courage to make his dream a reality and find, against the odds, the mythical prize of ... Web Wonga.
Coming to a computer screen near you soon. With a special world exclusive link to the new site.
Don't miss it.
Only at "Along the way..."
[THIS IDEA HAS SINCE BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE LEVEL OF WORK FINISHING THE WEBSITE]
Champneys Tring
Please allow me to indulge in a tiny piece of belated product placement.
Many months ago I enjoyed a one night stay at Champneys Tring. If I was a politician, I guess I would have to make various declarations, or - more likely - not make any declarations, only to have The Guardian tell me later that the bill was settled by someone else.
Anyway, if you are thinking you are in need of a detox to prepare for all those Christmas parties, or indeed you are planning a New You for the New Year, then you could do worse than book a mini health farm break at one of the Champneys resorts. The facilities at the one in Tring are superb. A sumptuous spa, immaculate grounds, great massages and numerous other treatments, excellent food and the giant bed in a Premier room gave me the best sleep in months. It was wonderful to see Frank Bruno happily clocking up the miles on the treadmill in the gym, although it was something of a shock to have Cherie Blair plonk herself down near me in the chill out zone in her white toweling robe.
Champneys is on its game and I'm told that the company will soon launch a number of city "Day Spas" across the country.
There you go, just a tip to lift any winter health blues.
Many months ago I enjoyed a one night stay at Champneys Tring. If I was a politician, I guess I would have to make various declarations, or - more likely - not make any declarations, only to have The Guardian tell me later that the bill was settled by someone else.
Anyway, if you are thinking you are in need of a detox to prepare for all those Christmas parties, or indeed you are planning a New You for the New Year, then you could do worse than book a mini health farm break at one of the Champneys resorts. The facilities at the one in Tring are superb. A sumptuous spa, immaculate grounds, great massages and numerous other treatments, excellent food and the giant bed in a Premier room gave me the best sleep in months. It was wonderful to see Frank Bruno happily clocking up the miles on the treadmill in the gym, although it was something of a shock to have Cherie Blair plonk herself down near me in the chill out zone in her white toweling robe.
Champneys is on its game and I'm told that the company will soon launch a number of city "Day Spas" across the country.
There you go, just a tip to lift any winter health blues.
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- ROB McGIBBON
- Journalist, founder of Access Interviews.com, creator of The Definite Article interview column in Daily Mail's Weekend magazine.