British - Journalist | February 25, 1962 -
'Community,' that loaded word so beloved of politicians, is simply not a reality in most people's lives. It's normal for us to be cut off from each other.
John Lanchester
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Most people find they have to worry about money; if you don't ever, then in some fundamental way, you are cut off from most people.
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During the 20th century, the greatest danger to European stability was Germany's sense of its special destiny. During the 21st century, the greatest danger to European stability is Germany's reluctance to accept its special destiny.
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Germany has to put the broader European interest on the same level as its own national interest, or the euro is toast.
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If European monetary policy is run according to German interests, huge structural imbalances will accumulate. The Germans will then either have to pay to correct those imbalances or agree that the euro should not be run primarily according to German interests. If they are unwilling to do either of those things, the euro can't survive.
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One of the things that happens to you if you write about restaurants - one of the reasons restaurant critics are the real heroes - is that whenever anyone has a grievance about any aspect of the business, they tell you about it.
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The early-'80s recession was good for good restaurants, not least because it put bad ones out of business.
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Is it OK to admit to being slightly obsessed with the TV programme 'Great British Menu?'
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'Fine dining.' I'd love to know who coined the term and whether they meant it to be as offputting as it is. The words evoke an idea of phoney refinement, of needless flummery, snooty waiters, and an atmosphere designed to intimidate the customer.
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Nando's is a casual restaurant rather than a fast-food one - another aspirational touch. The food is energetically spiced, where so many of its competitors are bland and grilled to order, where the competition fries food and then lets it sit around.
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My standard Nando's order is a chicken breast burger served 'medium,' which is still fairly spicy.
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Tapas is one of the world's most civilised drinking and eating traditions.
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