I read the Iggy Pop biography 'Open up and bleed' last month and it was one of the best rock biographies I have read. It is an amazing life story with some of the most grueling experiences imaginable. Blood, vomit, and fights aplenty. When I was younger I looked upon those kinds of antics and the musicians who carried them out as deities, but now I just wince and say 'My, oh my!' He is an interesting chap, old James Osterberg.

I think I will read something by Richard Dawkins next, but haven't decided what. I had no idea he had a stroke earlier this year. I also didn't realise he was 75 years old. He always seemed so vigorous with that boyish, but knowledge imbued enthusiastic voice. Hopefully he will recover and live well.