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TV type. #MySexualAbuseTheSitcom and #LeenandDean on @Channel4 . #TellMeEverything on @itvx . Ambassador for @survivorstrust & host of podcast

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Mark O'Sullivan
3 months
Making #MySexualAbuseTheSitcom has changed my life. Transforming something so awful into something positive. So I’m raising money to share other people’s inspiring stories of creating good from bad. Any donations (or shares of the link) will help!
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5 years
No matter how many times I see them, the “portraits” of her now-deceased cats my mother-in-law commissioned from an “artist” in Germany are never anything short of breathtaking.
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From a friend on FB (an actual real-life friend). I thought I understood how bad things were in the NHS... I really really didn't. It's in a critical condition. #SaveOurNHS #nurses #doctors #NHSCrisis #nhsisbroken #NHSWorkersNeedAPayrise
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3 months
The man who sexually abused me (who was convicted on 11 separate charges) spent less than 6 months in prison. Something is very, very wrong with sentencing in this country.
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8 months
A couple of the lovely exchanges I have with my 17yo daughter.
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Mark O'Sullivan
2 years
@NadineDorries Why don’t you find a little dignity and stop continually throwing yourself under a bus for a man who wouldn’t care if he never laid eyes on you again. Then perhaps you could do some work for us, your constituents. Or recuse yourself from your £84k salary?
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3 years
My mum died 25 years ago today, 5 years after dad. I didn’t think I’d survive a day without them, let alone a quarter of a century. Bloody hell, I miss them. What I wouldn’t give for one last chat, one last laugh, one last hug. 💔
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5 years
Random memory - when I was teaching (and before schools employed invigilators) us teachers would often get through exams by playing a very slow game of ‘it’ around the exam hall.
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Mark O'Sullivan
8 years
I don't want to hate @LouiseMensch but I do hate @LouiseMensch and that first bit was a lie. #bbcqt
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11 months
I don’t know about you, but I am COMPLETELY FUCKING DONE with petulant, entitled public schoolboys in suits telling us what we believe, lying to us, gaslighting us, whilst fucking this once brilliant nation from EVERY FUCKING ANGLE. #GeneralElectionlNow
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Mark O'Sullivan
4 years
Is this an appropriate moment to dig out evidence of the time I made my kids recreate #TheShining in a french Novotel?
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5 years
They look like they were drawn by someone who’d only ever had a cat described to them by someone with no eyes.
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Mark O'Sullivan
9 months
6 weeks ago today I went to the Netherlands for a therapy-based psilocybin trip (that's magic mushrooms, if you didn't know). It was, and still is, completely life-changing. Here are some things I've discovered*... (*I'm not an expert - this is just based on my experience)
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Mark O'Sullivan
3 years
I don’t believe anyone other than @Channel4 would have let us make our own show, with our own production company, in our own slightly bonkers way. They gave us the time, space and support to create #LeeandDean , a show we love, and helped us forge careers in tv. #SaveChannel4
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5 years
We’re apparently getting this.
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5 years
4 years ago today, and still my finest work to date... making my kids re-enact The Shining in a French Novotel.
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4 years
This has been a very odd, tricky year (for all) but this week I got cast in my first role in a drama, and today I sent in the first draft of my first commissioned drama script. Who knows what happens next for any of it/us, but I’m so lucky to get to do something I love.
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4 years
Brexit is a bloke who’s walked out on his wife, has just realised he needs to find somewhere to live, is shocked his ex doesn’t want him to still have keys to the house, and continually asks “We can still fuck, though, right?”
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1 year
I don't often offer advice on writing/creating stuff for TV, as my imposter syndrome regularly claims Squatters Rights in my brain. But nice people have been asking me (fools!) so fuck it. Here's a little list I might add to occasionally... #WritingforTV
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5 years
When we were casting both series of Lee and Dean, we insisted actors who auditioned but didn't get parts were contacted and told. It's not as easy as not bothering, but it's, you know, courteous and nice. Such a little thing - why doesn't it happen for every job?
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5 years
With everything else hurtling to shit, here’s yet more pictures of our new puppy.
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A few weeks ago I fell for a phishing scam. A message looking like it was from my phone provider saying my payment details needed updating. Looked totally legit. I was tired, trying to get stuff done, and I fell for it. Gave them all my banking and card details...
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Mark O'Sullivan
3 years
Thrilled to be writing my first drama for @ITV !
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Mark O'Sullivan
4 months
With every hour that goes by, I get more emotional about what happened over the past 24 hours. The Tories lined the pockets of their mates and started culture wars - Labour don’t waste a single moment to work towards positive change. #LabourGovernment2024
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James Timpson OBE @JamesTCobbler has been appointed Minister of State (Minister for Prisons, Parole and Probation) in the Ministry of Justice @MoJGovUK .
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3 years
New bookshelves. I’ve read almost 4 of these books.
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5 years
A bit of #leeanddean news
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5 years
During these dark days, we all need a little light and hope. Here’s the festive note my son, then 6, posted under his sister’s door 5 years ago today. #MerryChristmas
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Mark O'Sullivan
5 years
Not asking for sympathy, by the way - just want to share how incredibly devious they are. From now on, I’m trusting nothing, and will only talk to my bank through my secure app or in a branch. I’m embarrassed and gutted. Be careful, kids. Don’t be like Mark. 😢
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4 years
I can’t lie, today has been awful. Far beyond the tier 4 stuff. I’ve had a little cry, and feel a bit better for it. But if anyone’s got any good vibes going spare, please sling them over. I’ll return the favour as soon as I can.
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@RobertLindsay Robert, with respect, people are saying they’ve been treated badly, and no amount of ‘they’re strict disciplinarians’ should excuse bad or abusive behaviour.
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3 years
So, yeah, this has occurred. Meet Marty.
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10 months
One year of no booze today! Didn’t have a plan - still don’t - just got bored of drinking. And now, my slightly addictive personality is a bit hooked on sleeping really well, having less anxiety, eating a lot of cake, and feeling really, really smug. #soberlife #smug
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10 months
Television. (From the brilliant Peter Capaldi in the @guardian )
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6 years
I’m 6 weeks and 1 day into my self-imposed ‘What would it be like to not have any booze for 100 days?’ challenge. So far: clearer skin, clearer head, better sleep, really fucking angry all the time.
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3 years
Marty is coming to live with us soon. He’s basically a furry burrito.
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This is me, coming down from a therapeutic dose of psilocybin, taken in a controlled setting with therapists. Since being diagnosed with PTSD in 2021 I’ve been searching for ways to heal - this is a game changer. We need a serious discussion in the UK about legalising it…
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Son: Dad, when can we stop listening to David Bowie? Me: When he stops being dead. Son: (satisfied with answer) Ok.
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1 year
First time ever out campaigning for a party. We cannot let the Tories back in here. And that’s what people are sayingg on the doorsteps. Very pleased to be supporting @alistrathern 🌹 #MidBeds
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I knew that fella reminded me of something. #ClosingCeremony #Paris2024
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5 years
I absolutely fucking detest this Conservative government and feel pretty much the same about anyone who votes for them on December 12th.
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Hello, my name is Frankie and I live with the O’Sullivans now, thank you very much.
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Evergreen.
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Was placed in charge of the group chat this week and I think I handled it pretty well
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I’ve been given permission to (anonymously) share some of the messages I’ve received from people about #MySexualAbuseTheSitcom The reviews for the doc/sitcom have been incredible, but it’s these messages that mean the most, and are a huge part of why I wanted to make it. And why
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She’s dead. I’m sad for her family. I quite liked her. Now, can we please get back to sorting out the millions living in poverty, terrified they can’t heat and eat, and the Tories happily shielding their energy company donors from any responsibility? Thanks.
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On this day in 2014, our then 6yo son pushed this festive note under his sister’s door. And so, today, on the 23rd of December, we hope you’ll join us in an O’Sullivan family Xmas tradition as we wish each other - and you - a very Merry Scum Day. #merryscumday
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3 years
“Oh hi! Do come in! So lovely to finally meet you. Did Jeff tell you we’re arseholes…?”
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2 years
@Paul_Wingrove @OwsWills I hadn’t appreciated the depth of feeling, and history of suppression of the language. So I’m ok with being wrong about this, owning up to it, and with learning something I didn’t know.
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Mark O'Sullivan
5 years
When you wake up to a lovely message about how a recently widowed woman has just watched the show her late husband and her loved last year without him, and it made her smile and laugh for the first time in a long time, other stuff doesn't really matter so much, really.
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...something with a brilliant group of people that I hope you'll be able to see later this year. For me, it's the ultimate lemonade from the lemons life threw at me. And making something positive out of something so horrible feels GREAT.
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Mark O'Sullivan
3 years
First read-through today! #TellMeEverything #TME
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7 years
⚡️ “The oddest experience of my life.”
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Mark O'Sullivan
4 years
I didn't do A Levels. I did a BTEC, which I recently discovered is now worth something in the region of two satsumas and a dog biscuit. Last week I auditioned for the part of a serial rapist. That's right - little old BTEC me - serial rapist (I didn't get it).
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Mark O'Sullivan
4 years
Does anyone else feel totally exhausted by it all? The lies, the refusal to take any responsibility. It’s worn me out. Just as they hoped it would.
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Mark O'Sullivan
2 years
8 years ago today - Lee and Dean were born (via YouTube).
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3 years
Morning haterz
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Mark O'Sullivan
3 years
I woke up this morning and realised I'm writing the show I dreamed of writing when I was 15 and although it's the hardest thing I've ever done I'm so bloody lucky and, honestly, don't give up on anything cos you're great even when everything else is shit AND it's Eurovision week!
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Mark O'Sullivan
5 years
In these dark days, I'm pleased to report that @Rylan is even nicer than friends who've met him told me he was. What a pro. Funny, humble, and a clever fella too.
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Mark O'Sullivan
4 years
First read this a year ago today. Bloody beautiful.
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Mark O'Sullivan
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It’s been a terrible year (or more) for so many people in our industry. Film and TV brings in billions and billions to the UK economy. We need to look after people better than this.
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UK Film & TV's Mental Health Crisis Deepens, With 1,300 Workers Experiencing Suicidal Thoughts
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5 years
I’ve booked my first stand up gigs. I feel a bit sick.
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5 years
If all goes to plan, this little twerp will be coming to live with the O’Sullivans next week.
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5 years
Now that @antanddec have retweeted this, the chances of my mother in law seeing it have risen significantly. If she asks, I slipped whilst taking the pics/posting them. You’ll back me up, yes?
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March: “I reckon I could finally get abs during lockdown.” June: on Wednesdays I have a cream cake for breakfast.
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5 years
These fellas tho #leeanddean
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11 years ago today, the man who sexually abused me when I was a child was found guilty, and (later) sent to prison. It was the end of a week-long court case which, in all honesty, was every bit as harrowing as the events that had brought us there. This year, I'm making...
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Mark O'Sullivan
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ANNOUNCEMENT After much consideration and consultation with healthcare professionals* I've had to make the difficult decision to cancel my upcoming tour dates. This is made only a little easier by the fact that I didn't have a tour, but it's still gutting, as you can appreciate.
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4 months
Yesterday was a good day. Not only a new government and a sense of hope… A charity who run a helpline for adult survivors of Child Sexual Abuse got in touch to say that calls from men surged following the broadcast of #MySexualAbuseTheSitcom I couldn’t be happier.
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Mark O'Sullivan
4 years
I'm not ashamed to say I'm a bit choked up to be included in this. Thank you @stuheritage @guardianTV and everybody who supported the show.
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Mark O'Sullivan
5 months
Abuse and trauma affects not only the victim, but the people closest to them. I can’t tell you how grateful I am to Jenny for being the greatest support through everything, and for agreeing to be a part of this. Xxx
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This is my husband who I’m so incredibly proud of. I can’t lie, the thought of bringing something so personal to our family out into the public domain in these times has me slightly on edge but what Mark says about bringing things into the light & helping others is key ❤️
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5 years
I’m not great at being serious, but I’m going to give it a quick try... the love and support #leeanddean has received over the last few weeks from so many people has been mind-blowing. We never really believed we’d get to realise our lifelong dream of making a tv show...
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Wow. Some breathtaking ignorance on here re: PTSD. You don’t need to have fought in the trenches of WW1 to be sufferer. I was recently diagnosed with PTSD (a result of trauma I suffered as a child) and if anyone wants me to talk them through how bloody awful it is, I will.
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Right - twenty years after trying once and failing, I’m going to have another crack at stand-up. It might be a disaster, but I’m going to give it a shot. And publicly declaring it means I’ll probably go through with it, cos I’m massively pigheaded about these things.
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5 years
The first ever ep of Lee and Dean was broadcast 2 years ago tonight. Still so proud of it and grateful that we got to make it. @Channel4 @All4 #leeanddean
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As someone who lives with the indelible trauma of being sexually abused as a child, I am appalled that my MP @BimAfolami is backing @BorisJohnson for PM - the man who recently described money spent on child abuse inquiries as being “spaffed up a wall”. I am furious.
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5 years
The state of it.
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7 years
So, I’m having my first few experiences of being recognised on the street. Today, a man was waving and shouting ‘Dean! DEAN! Over here Dean!’ really enthusiastically... I waved back - as did his friend Dean, who was standing next to me. #LeeandDean #fail
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3 years
We are OFF! #TME
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Mark O'Sullivan
5 years
It’s beautiful outside. We’re lucky to live so close to a nature reserve - we’ve got horses, pheasants, buzzards, herons just outside. Now if the foxes could just ease off their nightly screaming sex festival, it’d be fucking idyllic.
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Mark O'Sullivan
3 years
On this day in 2014, our then 6yo son pushed this festive note under his sister’s door. And so, on the 23rd of December each year, we wish each other - and you - a very Merry Scum Day. #merryscumday
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Mark O'Sullivan
1 year
It's horrible when they turn on each other, isn't it?
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Honesty is the best policy.
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3 years
Your daily reminder (not that you need it) that @NadineDorries is a national embarrassment.
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Nadine Dorries tells The BBC that the people who are criticising Boris Johnson are only doing so because they’ve never liked him.
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3 years
Coming out this year…
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My daughter has her last ever day of school next week. It’s going to be “Come as your favourite fictional character from your childhood” day. I’ve never been more proud. #voteforpedro #bowtoyoursensei #napoleon
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2 years
Lee and Dean dans le France avec beer.
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6 years
#WhyIDidntReport Because I was a child and didn’t understand how wrong what he did to me was. Because when I did try to tell, I was made to feel like family unity was more important than what he’d done to me. Because I didn’t realise how much damage it -and he - had done to me.
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I had a little ‘moment’ earlier, as my son helped me search in my late dad’s jar of leftover screws and nails - 3 generations of O’Sullivans brought together by an old marmalade jar that’s been in action for over 40 years.
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Mark O'Sullivan
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I once crept up on my dad, tapped him on the back as he sneezed. His false teeth shot out and ricocheted off a radiator. Gone 27 years today. Dad, and the teeth. X
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Best moment of being recognised so far- at a football tournament with my son, the man selling coffees stares at me menacingly for a solid minute, then beams, calls his wife over, shakes my hand and booms “I love it, she can’t stand it!” She shakes my hand too, the two-faced git.
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Mark O'Sullivan
5 years
Call the police. Our hearts have been stolen by this furry bastard.
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Jenny O
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My new boy ❤️😍❤️😍❤️
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I've been hit by all the worry and uncertainty and sadness and loneliness today, and even an orange Club biscuit hasn't made me feel any better.
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6 years
Bit of news. #leeanddean
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Mark O'Sullivan
4 years
Ask Alexa if Jackie Weaver has any authority. You won't be disappointed.
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5 years
A year ago today I got a fake tan and it was hands down the best thing that had and has ever happened to me. No question.
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Thank you to everyone who's messaged me about this. Hope I'm doing the right thing by sharing it. I'm so moved by people contacting me with their own experiences of healing/trauma - it's awful that so many of us have to live with this stuff. Help (in many forms) is out there. x
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6 weeks ago today I went to the Netherlands for a therapy-based psilocybin trip (that's magic mushrooms, if you didn't know). It was, and still is, completely life-changing. Here are some things I've discovered*... (*I'm not an expert - this is just based on my experience)
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Mark O'Sullivan
4 years
By all means disagree with me. By all means tell me to pipe down and shut up. Feel free to call me a twat. None of that is going to deter me from calling out wrongdoing when I see it. And it seems more than two thirds of the UK agree.
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Go home, Summer You’re drunk.
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