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Thursday Jul 17, 2008

What songs can't you get out of your head?

A few months ago, I went to see the Sugababes at the Royal Albert Hall (I have a longstanding thing for the Sugababes, and it was a Christmas present from a good friend).  The support act was Gabriella Cilmi, and she was so terrible that we left the hall and waited in the corridor for the main act to appear.

But now, I can't stop singing her single Sweet About Me.  It is the most horribly addictive tune I know, and despite my best intentions, I love it.

It's not my favourite song of the mo at the mo: that goes to the equally addictive Jason Mraz's I'm Yours.  Except Jason Mraz is one of my favourite performers, especially live. Anyone who can get his whole audience to sing along in the manner of four-year-olds wins in my book.

I'm also really liking the current Madonna song Give It 2 Me.

So, knowing that the best way of getting rid of a song you can't stop singing is to find another one; what is doing your ears in at the moment?

Olly

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Tuesday Jul 08, 2008

Pick me! Pick me!

When I was about 10 or 11 all I ever hoped for was a Blue Peter badge. They were the holy grail of children's television and I wanted one more than anything. Every time the show ran a competition I was positive that my painting, poem or photograph would be deemed worthy of a badge. I used to scream at Anthea Turner and Tim Vincent to "Say my name", but they never did.

I had to wait until I was 12 until I received a letter that contained what I'd always wanted. I'd entered a Blue Peter poster competition for the London Underground and had drawn a Beefeater with a tube sign in the background. It wasn't anything special but I thought I might as well send it in; they'd probably reward me for my persistency if not for my artistic talents.

Twelve years on and my hopes are slightly more demanding; a house, a car, a £10 million pound lottery win. Who knows, maybe if I scream loud enough I'll get these send in the post as well.

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Tuesday Jul 01, 2008

How much booze do you really drink?

 

After seeing a recent Government alcohol campaign on TV the other day, I wondered whether the scales for measuring alcohol units were actually very clear at all. We may order 'a pint' or a 'double whisky and Coke', but in actual fact the strength of drink and measure you receive can greatly affect the number of units you drink.

It all becomes a little confusing, so I took to the streets and soberly asked your opinion for our latest Vox Pops video...

It also makes me wonder if we should all adapt our language and start asking at our local for, "Two and a half units of bitter, please."

 

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