Every time I use an exclamation mark I hear the ghost of James Joyce whisper in my ear, "slut".

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I truly dislike the term "Questionable Research Practices," most of all because it implies the existence of "Unquestionable Research Practices," which itself would be highly questionable if you think about it.

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It would be nice to hear from more editors than I do people who want to buy my fucking house.

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Thanks to my lovely PATIENT editor Ellie at OUP for sharing this, now up on the @britishacademy.bsky.social website, where you can also read about the amazing past winners. (Not me in the pic, in case you're concerned, although definitely a strong look, that's the fascinating & formidable RMC)

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As a side note I appreciate George Michael for many reasons, among them how many of his songs were like "I am a TERRIBLE boyfriend to this woman, for reasons I could not possibly detail"

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