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.

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SUNDAY

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