[John Whitworth]

Well, here itis, quite interesting though I shan't be entering because it's not verse, which is my extra edge, I feel.Still, I'm sure some of you can win here.

No. 2610: How the other half lives
You are invited to submit an extract from the diary of the partner of a famous person, past or present (150 words maximum and please stipulate famous person). Entries to ‘Competition 2610’ by midday on 19 August or email lucy@spectator.co.uk.

Notice the final date has moved forward by one day.

'Caesar keeps on saying he shall forth. I wish he wouldn't. I think it's his thinning hair is making him so crotchety...' Enough!