I was contemplating who I should follow on my twitter page and then I recalled that Old Nic and I had been watching Have I Got News For You last night when Victoria Coren was a guest on what turned out to be a really funny show. Victoria hinted that she likes cats (wishing that her mother accepted that ownership of a cat was a sign of a settled domestic life) although she did say that collectors of cat memorabilia should be deported instantly.
I should point out, Vicky, that nobody owns a cat and there is nothing intrinsically wrong with collecting feline trivia.
Anyway I could see the expression on Old Nic's face when La Coren appeared on screen and it resembled mine when detecting a saucer of cream in the vicinity. He says that she ticks all the boxes but that's not saying much considering he only has two - boobs and wit.
Old Nic also says that he remembers her dad, the sage of Cricklewood, and that he used to buy the Times purely for his television column and that Punch never had the same appeal after he left.
So there you are, we both love Victoria Coren and we can happily add her to Stephen Fry.

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