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Editor of Observer New Review, London; believer in untrodden ways and Invisible Cities, dawn choruses and last-minute winners.
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Tim Adams writes @timadamswrites.bsky.social · Nov 8
I still think the US election is best explained not by analysis of the heterodoxy and the price of gas but by Stanley Elkin’s story “A Poetics for Bullies (available here if you don’t know it): utopianworlds.pbworks.com/w/page/75363...
Utopian Worlds / A Poetics for Bullies
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Wonderful and moving tribute by @timadamswrites.bsky.social to Rachel Cooke, the brilliant Observer journalist who also frequently lit up the pages of the Guardian Weekly, who has died at the age of 56.

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Remembering Rachel Cooke | The Observer
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November 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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A radical rural manifesto trib.al/nc20H1B
A radical rural manifesto | The Observer
The best-selling author of The Shepherd’s Life grew up thinking the Lake Poets had nothing to say for working people. Then he moved to the city and had a...
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October 19, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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The wonderful Bill Nighy being wonderfully Bill Nighy

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‘What shorts should I wear? The shorts that go down and a...
Bill Nighy has strong opinions on the art of living. And now he is imparting his wisdom as an agony uncle. Choice tips: become a glory hunter, shake you...
observer.co.uk
October 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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I cannot believe I am just now learning that Bill Nighy has an advice podcast, whoever failed to inform me about this is fired
andreamullaney.bsky.social Andrea Mullaney @andreamullaney.bsky.social · 28d
Well I was not expecting BILL NIGHY to be spitting facts today!
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I have started dating a man who is very nice but does not share my politics. Any advice? "You just have to get the fuck out of there. What are you thinking? He must be incredibly attractive-looking. I mean, what is it? Is he tall? Does he remind you of your father? There's only two kinds of politics these days, and you can't breathe the same air as the other kind."
October 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Ah Bill Nighy.
andreamullaney.bsky.social Andrea Mullaney @andreamullaney.bsky.social · 28d
Well I was not expecting BILL NIGHY to be spitting facts today!
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I have started dating a man who is very nice but does not share my politics. Any advice? "You just have to get the fuck out of there. What are you thinking? He must be incredibly attractive-looking. I mean, what is it? Is he tall? Does he remind you of your father? There's only two kinds of politics these days, and you can't breathe the same air as the other kind."
October 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Bill Nighy has started giving advice to people.
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I have started dating a man who is very nice but does not share my politics. Any advice? “You just have to get the fuck out of there. What are you thinking? He must be incredibly attractive-looking. I mean, what is it? Is he tall? Does he remind you of your father? There’s only two kinds of politics these days, and you can’t breathe the same air as the other kind.”
October 19, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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jenreadsromance.bsky.social
fascinating that Bill Nighy gets what a lot of romance authors do not.
andreamullaney.bsky.social Andrea Mullaney @andreamullaney.bsky.social · 28d
Well I was not expecting BILL NIGHY to be spitting facts today!
observer.co.uk/culture/inte...
I have started dating a man who is very nice but does not share my politics. Any advice? "You just have to get the fuck out of there. What are you thinking? He must be incredibly attractive-looking. I mean, what is it? Is he tall? Does he remind you of your father? There's only two kinds of politics these days, and you can't breathe the same air as the other kind."
October 19, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Bill Nighy coming in with an admirable generosity of spirit observer.co.uk/culture/inte...
October 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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meemalee.bsky.social
Thoroughly enjoyed this whole interview but also slightly surprised that I appear to be married to Bill Nighy.
andreamullaney.bsky.social Andrea Mullaney @andreamullaney.bsky.social · 28d
Well I was not expecting BILL NIGHY to be spitting facts today!
observer.co.uk/culture/inte...
I have started dating a man who is very nice but does not share my politics. Any advice? "You just have to get the fuck out of there. What are you thinking? He must be incredibly attractive-looking. I mean, what is it? Is he tall? Does he remind you of your father? There's only two kinds of politics these days, and you can't breathe the same air as the other kind."
October 19, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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thank god for bill nighy
andreamullaney.bsky.social Andrea Mullaney @andreamullaney.bsky.social · 28d
Well I was not expecting BILL NIGHY to be spitting facts today!
observer.co.uk/culture/inte...
I have started dating a man who is very nice but does not share my politics. Any advice? "You just have to get the fuck out of there. What are you thinking? He must be incredibly attractive-looking. I mean, what is it? Is he tall? Does he remind you of your father? There's only two kinds of politics these days, and you can't breathe the same air as the other kind."
October 19, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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This is a wonderful read with poignant replies and a whole bunch of charmingly British fashion opinions. Bill Nighy should do this on a regular basis, this is delightful.
andreamullaney.bsky.social Andrea Mullaney @andreamullaney.bsky.social · 28d
Well I was not expecting BILL NIGHY to be spitting facts today!
observer.co.uk/culture/inte...
I have started dating a man who is very nice but does not share my politics. Any advice? "You just have to get the fuck out of there. What are you thinking? He must be incredibly attractive-looking. I mean, what is it? Is he tall? Does he remind you of your father? There's only two kinds of politics these days, and you can't breathe the same air as the other kind."
October 19, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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@jeffrivett.net there are half a dozen laughs in this, what a treasure Bill Nighy is
andreamullaney.bsky.social Andrea Mullaney @andreamullaney.bsky.social · 28d
Well I was not expecting BILL NIGHY to be spitting facts today!
observer.co.uk/culture/inte...
I have started dating a man who is very nice but does not share my politics. Any advice? "You just have to get the fuck out of there. What are you thinking? He must be incredibly attractive-looking. I mean, what is it? Is he tall? Does he remind you of your father? There's only two kinds of politics these days, and you can't breathe the same air as the other kind."
October 19, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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This is a delightful interview, you should read it. Lucky Miranda Sawyer, who got to 'waste some time' with Bill Nighy.
andreamullaney.bsky.social Andrea Mullaney @andreamullaney.bsky.social · 28d
Well I was not expecting BILL NIGHY to be spitting facts today!
observer.co.uk/culture/inte...
I have started dating a man who is very nice but does not share my politics. Any advice? "You just have to get the fuck out of there. What are you thinking? He must be incredibly attractive-looking. I mean, what is it? Is he tall? Does he remind you of your father? There's only two kinds of politics these days, and you can't breathe the same air as the other kind."
October 19, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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This whole article is beautiful 🥰
Bill Nighy, eloquent and hilarious.
andreamullaney.bsky.social Andrea Mullaney @andreamullaney.bsky.social · 28d
Well I was not expecting BILL NIGHY to be spitting facts today!
observer.co.uk/culture/inte...
I have started dating a man who is very nice but does not share my politics. Any advice? "You just have to get the fuck out of there. What are you thinking? He must be incredibly attractive-looking. I mean, what is it? Is he tall? Does he remind you of your father? There's only two kinds of politics these days, and you can't breathe the same air as the other kind."
October 19, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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“Also, how clever is anyone supposed to be? How interesting is anyone supposed to be? Just open up your heart and let him walk around there for a while.”

There is no better way to “squander” your time than this delightful interview with Bill Nighy ⭐️
‘What shorts should I wear? The shorts that go down and a...
Bill Nighy has strong opinions on the art of living. And now he is imparting his wisdom as an agony uncle. Choice tips: become a glory hunter, shake you...
observer.co.uk
October 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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More weekly brilliance from @lauracummingart.bsky.social her description of Prince dancing is worth the price of the Observer on its own
October 19, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Pete Townsend and Prince in this ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ show from the great Arthur Jafa at Sadie Coles HQ and Karma Ashadu at Camden Arts Centre...loved these shows @theobserveruk.bsky.social @timadamswrites.bsky.social

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Arthur Jafa is a sound-and-vision genius | The Observer
The multimedia artist creates hypnotic, cinematic forms of homage to music greats from Pete Townshend to Prince. Plus, Karimah Ashadu’s meditation on men
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October 19, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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andreamullaney.bsky.social
Well I was not expecting BILL NIGHY to be spitting facts today!
observer.co.uk/culture/inte...
I have started dating a man who is very nice but does not share my politics. Any advice? "You just have to get the fuck out of there. What are you thinking? He must be incredibly attractive-looking. I mean, what is it? Is he tall? Does he remind you of your father? There's only two kinds of politics these days, and you can't breathe the same air as the other kind."
October 19, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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I adore Bill Nighy, this is such a great interview
andreamullaney.bsky.social Andrea Mullaney @andreamullaney.bsky.social · 28d
Well I was not expecting BILL NIGHY to be spitting facts today!
observer.co.uk/culture/inte...
I have started dating a man who is very nice but does not share my politics. Any advice? "You just have to get the fuck out of there. What are you thinking? He must be incredibly attractive-looking. I mean, what is it? Is he tall? Does he remind you of your father? There's only two kinds of politics these days, and you can't breathe the same air as the other kind."
October 19, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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The inimitable Bill Nighy, agony uncle, on boring friends, football fans and tge optimum colour of sock. In the @ObsNewReview ://observer.co.uk/culture/interviews/article/what-shorts-should-i-wear-the-shorts-that-go-down-and-arrive-at-your-shoe
‘What shorts should I wear? The shorts that go down and a...
Bill Nighy has strong opinions on the art of living. And now he is imparting his wisdom as an agony uncle. Choice tips: become a glory hunter, shake you...
observer.co.uk
October 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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It's Bill Nighy, so obviously it's a joy, but there's also some brilliant advice in here: observer.co.uk/culture/inte...
‘What shorts should I wear? The shorts that go down and a...
Bill Nighy has strong opinions on the art of living. And now he is imparting his wisdom as an agony uncle. Choice tips: become a glory hunter, shake you...
observer.co.uk
October 18, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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Well worth reading this
It’s not opera that’s elitist but the idea that art is to...
The myth that culture has not been for the masses is debunked in a new book
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October 12, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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I've long felt that the generosity of Cosey Fanni Tutti's work is overshadowed by the 'transgressive' reputation of TG, and that her art / porn actions and music have been rather siloed. It was a pleasure to try and put that straight in this profile for The Observer

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Cosey Fanni Tutti reveals all | The Observer
An exhibition in the pioneering artist's hometown sees the Throbbing Gristle co-founder celebrating 50 years of baring her soul
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October 15, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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I wrote an opinion column for the Observer! I never do opinion columns but I was just really annoyed by cultural vandalism and Kemi Badenoch.

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In praise of “rip-off” degrees | The Observer
Kemi Badenoch’s attack on the arts and humanities isn’t just culturally short-sighted, it’s economically illiterate
observer.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM