KenLivingstone In The Narroway
He stopped off at Hackney Central during a campaign journey along the North London Line today. I cornered him opposite the old town hall.
A Dutch journalist who was one of many trailing after him, told me his reception in Hackney was the warmest he'd received on the itinerary so far. He certainly seemed at ease. I'd nipped down to see him in the middle of writing a piece for the Guardian about Livingstone, Boris Johnson and community relations. It's now gone live, so have a read.
Ah, he could have not damned us with such faint praise! The guy did say "gratuitously flattering" after all. Even looking at the Narrow Way on that video I started getting little fond feelings. For the Narrow Way, I mean, not Ken.
I have to say, I'm glad I don't have to vote in this election! (Not being allowed, and all...) But it isn't a job you'd wish on anyone.
Posted by: Ms Baroque | April 10, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Why aren`t you allowed, Ms Baroque? Are you actually the Queen?
Posted by: Glyn | April 10, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Class act,Ken. I love non-team players. (c.f. team player Meg Hillier voting for PO closures and non-team player Diane Abbott voting against). My vote...X
I suppose the other 2 are also non-team players, but one is a clown and I don't quite know what the other's game is.
I liked this YouTube clip of a John Sergeant profile of Ken...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td-kJEzXOn0
Posted by: felix | April 10, 2008 at 05:39 PM
Yes, Glyn. I am. I'm also American by nationality and for some reason the Electoral people don't like that.
Posted by: Ms Baroque | April 16, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Blast those electoral people, Ms Baroque!!
Posted by: Glyn | May 07, 2008 at 07:19 PM