BOTTOMS UP! It's my birthday and I'm 24 again! ... and so comes the annual round of apologies for not showing up to all my friends' parties, while expecting them to show up for mine. So, yeah. Sorry about that, everyone, but I promise there were really good reasons for every single no-show. This year they included lost passports, television appearances and emergency trips to... [read more]

BOTTOMS UP! It's my birthday and I'm 24 again! ... and so comes the annual round of apologies for not showing up to all my friends' parties, while expecting them to show up for mine. So, yeah. Sorry about that, everyone, but I promise there were really good reasons for every single no-show. This year they included lost passports, television appearances and emergency trips to hospital. All true, but I know that doesn't make anyone less mad.

Anyway! Assuming I'm forgiven, come and help me commiserate the loss of my looks. I would love to see you. (I use the term 'see' loosely, given the rapid deterioration of my visual faculties. See how I'm trying to make you feel sorry for me now?)

It'll be cocktails in Shoreditch because that's where most people will be finishing work, followed by a venue of David Langer's choosing. Plenty of space at mine for anyone travelling in. And yes, I know it's a school night. Don't be lame.