Years ago Stephen Potter made it clear that the very worst thing you can do in the world of lifemanship is to be seen out and about in fashionable bars and restaurants. Above all the very, very, mega worstest thing is to come across as ‘flashy’, (a sure sign of the nouveau, or nouvelle, rich). [...]
Miley Cyrus by Annie Leibovitz America has always been more reserved than Europe when it comes to nudity. This photograph of teen idol Miley Cyrus, which appeared in a recent edition of Vanity Fair magazine has sparked an amazing controversy. Perhaps not since parents demanded the burning of ‘Beatles’ and ‘Stones‘ merchandise during the 1960s [...]
The remarkable Peter, and the beautiful Pat, popped by yesterday evening bringing the latest copy of ‘The Tatler’ for Irem; my Practical Photographer; a bottle of Gordon’s and two huge smiles. Tatler is Irem’s favourite magazine, but I enjoy it too. The car reviews, by Emma Parker-Bowles, are always remarkable. This month’s is no exception. [...]
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Stephen Jeremy Maxwell Bray lives with his wife Irem, and daughter Amazon at Amos, Turunc near Marmaris, Turkey..
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