Eoin Butler: writer, journalist and Mayoman of the Year
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‘A schlub in an expensive suit is still a schlub’
“Let’s say you have a job interview?” Louis Copeland runs his tape measure around my back, pinches it at the chest and squints. “My first question to you would be, what line of work are you in? Because it depends, doesn’t it? Architects go for a wacky, modern look. Solicitors tend to prefer a classic style. Whereas journalists…”
He looks me up and down and trails off, somewhat despondently. Read the rest of this article here.
September 14th, 2011.
September 14th, 2011 at 10:31 am
1. Zorro’s gay uncle, 2. the ‘undercomb’ and 3. Definitely abroad though. Definitely abroad.
I laughed heartedly at each of these, especially the last. Compliments sir.
September 14th, 2011 at 10:03 pm
Thanks Liz, breaking people’s shits is why I got into this business.
September 15th, 2011 at 1:15 pm
“I like your shtyle Boo”…
September 16th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
Wouldn’t have had ya down as a giant Eoin, or else Louis is teeny in that second pic. Looks like your about to pick him up a lá http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/sep/15/mike-tindall-dwarf-throwing
September 16th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Yeah I’ve been described as a gentle giant. In fact, I’m anything but.
September 16th, 2011 at 4:37 pm
Printed this out for men in family. Some laughed, some cried and some said”Well said Eoin’.
September 19th, 2011 at 10:16 pm
Great piece I think the first look is best too.
September 25th, 2011 at 4:20 am
“A slightly casual wedding” YES
December 22nd, 2011 at 12:03 am
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