Diary of a Dissenter: The Week From My Window

Louis says, as though to no one in particular, ‘We’re doing ok. We’re doing ok so far!’ He pauses a beat, then, staring upwards, adds: ‘I’m trying to be honest with you.’ He might be talking to God.

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Diary of a Dissenter: The Week From My Window

Louis says, as though to no one in particular, ‘We’re doing ok. We’re doing ok so far!’ He pauses a beat, then, staring upwards, adds: ‘I’m trying to be honest with you.’ He might be talking to God.

Boyzone on the Late Late Show, 1993. Paddy Zelig is in the background in the red shirt.

Paper Refuses Ink Shock!

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