Author Archives: Simon

About Simon

Simon Houghton creator of The Bloke Show started life as a baby, going on to become a boy and then a man, at which time he became an actor. As time passed he went on to be a director, later still he became a sales guy, then a business owner. Most recently he regressed and became a writer. Then a driver, then an actor again. Decisiveness is not one of his strong suits.

Melancholy

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Simon

I am such a bloody cancerian. Nope, I don’t go in for horoscopes or astrology, I’m not into religion, tarot or water divining. But this cancer description thing has got me pegged. Tomorrow morning I take an early flight to … Continue reading →

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Big kid

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Simon

I’m so amped up about going to Burning Man . I’m just a big kid, aren’t we all? I’m treating this year as an expedition and if everything is as expected my Reason are joining me next year. I’m their … Continue reading →

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Hope and action

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Simon

We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) My hopes are not always realized, but I always hope. Ovid (BC 43-AD 18) Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. English proverb … Continue reading →

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Vertical learning curve – actually, that would make it a line wouldn't it?

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Simon

SIMONS NEWS AND TBS NEWS For those not already aware, the company I was working for decided to pick up stumps and move to Phoenix. I was invited, but had to graciously decline their offer. So for weeks now I … Continue reading →

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Anyone wanna run?

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Simon

TBS NEWS Since the last post, I’ve spoken at length with friends and co-collaborators about the direction The Bloke Show should take and there’s been drastic changes to the plan. The comedy series will continue in a scaled down low-budget … Continue reading →

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