How Rich is Rich?

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How Rich is Rich?

FromA Point of View

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Oct 31, 2008

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Forget super-rich baddies who seek to destroy the world with a death ray. Boring! Clive James reflects on how money is losing its cachet, but failing to recycle properly is what leads to accusations of destroying the world.

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Oct 31, 2008

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A weekly reflection on a topical issue.

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Because She’s Worth It: Clive James takes a wry look at the world of the paparazzi. by A Point of View
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Congratulations: Hoaxes work – and that’s a good reason for not liking them, says Clive James. by A Point of View
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Clams Are Happy: Clive James on what makes us happy, a watermelon memory and Lawrence of Arabia. by A Point of View
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Glider Shoes: Clive James on the secret of hapiness and children's shoes with wheels in the heels. by A Point of View
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Helplessly Advanced: Clive James reflects on the conundrum of living in a technologically advanced world. by A Point of View
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Black Destiny: Clive James on the extra burden we risk placing on highly successful young, black Britons. by A Point of View
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Attack of the Wheelie Bins: Clive James reflects on man-made climate change from the standpoint of a sceptic. by A Point of View
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Flying People, Flagrant Piffle: Clive James reflects on the martial arts movie and meaningless violence. by A Point of View
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Wimbledon Wisdom: Clive James enjoys the wisdom in the commentary of former Wimbledon tennis champions. by A Point of View
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Desirable Devices: Clive James condsiders how to deal with plastic bags, hip hop music and shopping trolleys. by A Point of View
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Fidgets on the March: Clive James rails against changes to the names of things we rely on. by A Point of View
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Torture on 24: Clive James considers torture and whether TV dramas encourage its use against terrorism. by A Point of View
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Going for Gold: Clive James criticises the high spending planned for the London 2012 Olympics. by A Point of View
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Man-Made Beauty: Clive James reminds himself of the need to celebrate the good things in life. by A Point of View
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Writers Room: Clive James is relieved that his office is not featured in the Writers' Rooms exhibition. by A Point of View
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The Mind’s Construction in the Face: Clive James on what drives people who don’t obviously need to to alter their appearance. by A Point of View
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Reflections on a Diamond Skull: Clive James gives his personal reaction to Damien Hirst’s diamond-encrusted skull. by A Point of View
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Click on the Icon: Clive James considers the role of icons ancient and modern, focusing on film icons. by A Point of View
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The Speeding Judge: Clive James' take on the downfall of Australian judge Marcus Einfeld. by A Point of View
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Nob Voices, Yob Voices: Clive James comments on the way we speak English today and on a new noisy voice. by A Point of View
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Harry Potter Envy: Clive James considers the physchological condition ‘JK Rowling Envy’. by A Point of View
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Terminal Terminal: Clive James on mobile phones on planes and the disastrous opening of Heathrow Terminal 5. by A Point of View
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Right on the Money: Clive James turns his attention to the Royal Mail’s decision to redesign the coinage. by A Point of View
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Private Life: Clive James on the collapse of private life and the publishing of emails and phone calls. by A Point of View
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Changing the Government: Clive James reflects on the significance of the word 'election'. by A Point of View
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High-Priced Porn: Clive James gives his take on the adult film industry. by A Point of View
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Gaffes: Clive James explores the world of the political gaffe – past and present. by A Point of View
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State of Law: Clive James discusses the virtues of a court decision about a man and a grape. by A Point of View
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Princes into Battle: Clive James delves into history to reflect on Prince Harry's time in Afghanistan. by A Point of View
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Expensive Mistakes: Clive James reflects on democracy, MPs' expenses and the Oxford Poetry Professorship. by A Point of View
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10,000 Steps: Adam Gopnik tells us why he's obsessed with steps... a lot of steps. by A Point of View
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The Strangeness of Dreams: Sarah Dunant explores the elusive, individual nature of dreams. by A Point of View
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Material World: Zoe Strimpel discusses her new-found fascination with infrastructure. by A Point of View
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