As corporates merge to fight their corner more efficiently in the global marketplace my perception is that, in fact, customer-facing efficiency and service flies out through the window.

Are you a bit fed up with edginess by now? I know I am. In fact, what’s wrong with a bit of middliness?

Buy boxed wine rather than bottles because you don’t have to finish the bottle if you don’t want to!

Diamonds are great and have their place in the world, but when push comes to shove, who else is going to make us feel like a million dollars except ourselves? I mean, if I can’t inspire myself with my wit, erudite taste and razor sharp acumen, is it just down to a rock then?