John Daly: ‘Humour will open a bra strap quicker than vodka any day. It’s a gift’ – delicious dilemmas of youth haven’t changed

Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones reflected the student life in 'Normal People' I have discovered the secret of invisibility. Just last week, a magical transformation rendered me transparent by an elementary union of plug and ear. Unlike the character in the HG Wells novel who wrapped himself in bandages after a disastrous chemical experiment, this modern metamorphosis was achieved by simply donning a pair of headphones and closing the eyes.

Taking the train to Dublin, I arrived early, found a window seat and plugged myself into the latest Lee Child audio book. Eyes closed and lost in the narrative, a bustling across the table alerted me to new arrivals. Gently turning down the volume with eyes firmly closed, I tuned instead into a real-life novel.



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