Michael Parkinson

Retired TV broadcaster and cricket enthusiast.

[Michael Parkinson @_Parkinson_]

After much thought have decided to give up Cow's milk and drink Soya. I have had Abdominal Hives of unknown origin since May 4th 2008.

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NewHumanist has just twittered that the UN anti-racism conference has descended into farce.Surely Sarkozy didn't go dressed as a Minstrel !

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I was 45 when Spandau Ballet released 'To cut a long story short'.Surprizingly I liked the new romantic's and still sing 'Gold' in the bath.

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Watching the great Peter Ustinov talking about Humanism. Would I have to denounce my belief in a higher power to become a Humanist I wonder?

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Stephen Fry is a well known manic depressive. I have never suffered from either. 'Anally retentives' tend to be just a little bit slapdash.

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The subject of Ian Brady appears to have resurfaced. I can't see what all the fuss is about,in my view the best player Arsenal have ever had

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Will also be on Loose Women Tuesday 30th 12:30. Sherrie Hewson reminds me very much of Mary at 60.Pardon the expression but 'full of spunk'

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Will be on The Titchmarsh Show tomorrow at 5:00 pm. I have a good relationship with Alan though his nails are often dirty....off putting.

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Will be signing books at Waterstone's, 4-5 Milsom Street, Bath, THURSDAY 2ND DECEMBER 12.30 PM - 2 PM

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Have been asked my views on the Rooney saga at Old Trafford. Well you can guarantee Sir Alex will not forget it in a hurray.

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Am back in the country after 8 glorious weeks down under. They are so passionate about participating in sport, I envy them that.

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Debbie from Newquay, Am I wise?. I'm not sure but at 75 I can still pull my underpants on without having to balance myself against a chair.

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Discussed page 253 with Mary. She says that if a strong mother - child bond is not formed early on then any future behaviour is possible.

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I wonder what childhood events could lead to the scenario on Page 253. And I thought I had issues! May Peter and all the saints protect us.

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Mary gave me 'Men in Love' by Nancy Friday.She suggested I read page 253.I beg all decent people DO NOT READ PAGE 253.Buck that's not right

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Yes Ken from Leeds I am still President of the Sports Journalists' Association of Great Britain. What do we do?. We lunch.

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Yes Tina from Harlow it was Benny Hill who Spoofed my 1980's chat show. The sketch was called 'Golden Boy'. It may still be on YouTube.

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Met Julie Goodyear at a party and was rather disappointed. Not as sophisticated as I had hoped. Her 'Sausage on a Plate' routine fell flat.

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I have noticed a lot of Twitterers now seem to use this site simply to sell stuff. No PodiatristPete I do not suffer from cracked heals.

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Bernard from Rotherham has asked me who was the funniest man I ever met. Billy Connolly is wonderful, but the funniest ever....Tommy Cooper