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.

Living a life with purpose, without Reason

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Simon

How fab to be back in the land of Oz! Within one month I secured a great position; and within the last six months have reconnected with a bunch of friends; started working on TBS again with my co-collaborator: Pete … Continue reading →

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Valentines Day

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Simon

Yesterday, today, Always. Yeah, yeah I know… but this song is so Stax  and is so right on for so many reasons (including the mini!) … and it kicks ass.    

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I’m turning 45! Please help me raise funds for Autism speaks Inc.

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Simon

Any donation to Autism Speaks Inc. ($10 and above) will be truly gratefully received. Many thanks, Simon

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Oh God… I’ve become a whinging pom

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Simon

Winding my way through the narrow, up-and-down streets of Highgate Hill in Brisbane, I finally admitted to myself that I was lost, really lost. It turned out that I had missed the turnoff for my destination by one street, which … Continue reading →

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Day after day… the same old thing

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Simon

While my friends in Washington State are complaining about the weather (that summer hasn’t arrived yet) I can’t help but feel disappointed in their reaction. They don’t know how good they’ve got it. They just don’t know how incredibly infuriating … Continue reading →

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