I Started a Joke…
Joke writing is hard. I’ve often said that if I had it to do over again I might pursue stand-up comedy as a vocation. But it’s really difficult to come up with original material. …
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Working
This Might be Tacky But…
I’ve been nominated for a London Music Award for favourite media personality. …
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Deep Cuts
The broadcasting community was buzzing yesterday about a nationwide slash-and-burn at CITY TV stations. …
Legal Eavesdropping
Back when I worked at 680 News I was adamantly against playing 911 tapes of distress calls on the air. The only exceptions were those calls from September 11th, released long after the fact, when describing the scenes as they unfolded, first hand, seemed newsworthy. But I thought a call from a frantic person describing the death of a loved one was exploitive and disgusting, and I still think that way. …
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Dear Santa
I know Christmas is over and I said the trip to Vegas was fine for my gift but then my pal Betty sent me this video and I decided that if this roll-up laptop really is available, I want it. And I want it soon, big guy! Thank you!Â
Going on the Offensive
I never aim to offend but sometimes I do anyway.   If someone is personally affronted by my telling of my own truth, well, it’s not really my business,is it? And that philosophy works in both directions. …
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What Day It Is
Being away on a vacation is an exquisite luxury, I think. And to lose track of which day it is? Well, that’s a rare delight, indeed. …
Mornings Again
If I had a dime for every person who has asked me what it’s like doing a morning show again I’d have about 60 cents! …
Sort of Like Old Times
I’m hosting the 1039FM morning show this week. …
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More About Words
After days and weeks on pins and needles about the verdict in the murders of Julie Crocker and Paula Menedez, the jury came back with a guilty verdict yesterday.  Thank goodness. …
Rollin’ on the Rivers
Hard to believe it’s been five years since Tom Rivers died. …
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Dobbs of Money
Well, well, well. So it seems rogue CNN host Lou Dobbs became such a pain in the company’s behind that they coughed up big money for him to finally shut his yap. …
An Encouraging Word
Award-winning, best-selling author Wayson Choy is a friend of a friend. …
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The Other End of the Microphone
Last night I appeared live on The Ben Guyatt Show on 900 CHML to talk about my recent article on open relationships, which appears in the current issue of Hamilton Magazine. …
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Vote Early and Vote Often!
Nominations are open for the London Music Awards by Scene Magazine. …
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