Vladimir Putin

Not sure what to make of Arshavin move to Arsenal. Another body-blow for beloved Zenit, I am afraid. Must check where he pay his tax!

This morning we had reception for enthroning of new Patriach Kirill. Must humor these believers in sky-fairies, I suppose. All have votes!

This evening I met Herr Peter Loescher, CEO of Siemens AG, and some of his colleagues. Speaking fluent Boxhead is such a boon.

Someone says I resemble BBC's Andrew Marr. Should I be more insulted by facial comparison or Marr's poodle interview technique with Brown?

I've just had to (metaphorically) hold my nose, shaking hands with President Nazarbayev of Uzbekistan. Craig Murray's book was fascinating.

Aide tells of Gordon Brown's coarseness to London Mayor Boris. This man is very unpleasant. Keep upwind, as smells bad! NOT metaphorical!

Ach, London Times paper discovers my love of Abba and secret private Valdai concert by tribute band. A passion shared with famous Iain Dale

Meeting on financial crisis. We, too, are going to have to bite the bullet and prop up our banks. What is the Russian word for irony?!

Sarkozy is merely saying what the rest of us think, but are too polite to mention!

At the end of a long week (aren't they all!) I have to meet Barroso and other puffed-up inadequate freeloaders of the European Commission

"One-eyed Scottish idiot". Ach, that really makes me laugh. Thank you, Mr Clarkson, for putting Mr Smelly into perspective. Spot on!

Does this mean that Mr Clarkson will not be allowed to refer to Alistair Darling as a "two-eyed Scottish idiot". That would be a pity ...

@0ntosMagnificus But when did total ignorance of subject ever inhibit you from provide worthless opinion - and with added swear? Is so inefficient to tap out 4+ extra keystroke in swearing word. Is so (fucking) boring.

@thatzoeharding Why is such long time now since updates on difficult transgression path. Is important.

@GilbertWhites Surely not needing chocolate bar. You are having very own home-grown fruitcake, he what pretending all times to being Rev. Gilbert White.

@AmandaWhiteArt #thearchers He would have enjoyed that.

#thearchers Ignorance of company law (re. BL takeover) was bad enough. Ignorance of planning law & procedures (re. road) even more slipshod.

@BBCTheArchers Ignorance of UK company law (re. BL takeover) was bad enough. Ignorance of planning law and procedures is even more slipshod.

@SurreyPolice Revolted by the brutal treatment of your Head of Finance. His actions were silly but wholly unconnected to his job. You thugs!

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