I am lucky enough to have a wide circle of wonderful friends and family. With some of them, I have had the chance to sit down and properly interview them for this website. My line of questioning can sometimes be a little intense, but I like to bring out some of the more interesting elements of their character and showcase who they are, where they have come from in life, what makes them so wonderful – as well as their thoughts on martinis.
I hope you enjoy reading these as much as I enjoy producing them!
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Sunday Social: the Sadness of Leaving Kabul – a martini with a washed-up aid worker
An interview with an anonymous aid-worker-turned-civil-servant who shares her experiences in Afghanistan and the pursuit of justice in the military. We talk about Cape Town, gardening and the similarities between Essex and Lebanon. We might even have invented a new martini type…
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Behind the Scenes from a Decade of Martini Socialism
Celebrating 10 years of exploring the world of martinis, from global travels and brand research to diverse encounters with people and experimental variations.
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His Master’s Vice – how dogs make the best martini partners 🍸🐾
A dedication to dogs: my favourite martini company of all.
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A Martini with Google Bard
I sat down for a martini and a discussion with Google’s AI programme Bard. I was surprised and intrigued by the results of the conversation.
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A Martini with ChatGPT
A few different occurrences prompted me to sit down with some artificial intelligence and enjoy a strong drink with some questioning. One of those occurrences was a new play, currently sold out in a number of venues around Scotland. Spin! is written and directed by Catriona MacLeod. It’s a dark satire examining the blurring lines…
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A Martini with Catriona MacLeod
This is a martini interview with Catriona MacLeod. I have wanted to have this conversation for a while now, and I was not disappointed. I also have to say that during our chat, Catriona gave me a rendition of Billie Holliday whilst I enjoyed my second martini. What an absolute privilege. What has been the…
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