I have an urge to talk about Marlon Brando. I’m sure you know the feeling: you want to raise the topic of your latest obssession in every conversation you have, but end up realising that you and your dear infatuation are pretty much alone in the world, and, it is therefore better to keep the … More Marlon Brando

A couple of years ago, I was chatting with the mum of one of my son’s school friends about her plans to return to her native Germany after 17 years living in London. She was excited about her new life ahead but also felt sad to leave a place she had come to love so … More Home