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04-15-2004, 12:06 AM
If I didn't have such a good avatar already I'd consider changing it to this.
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WAGES OF SPIN Apr 14 2004
Campbell reveals barmy job offers
By Bob Roberts Political Correspondent
ALASTAIR Campbell yesterday revealed some of the bizarre job offers he has had since quitting as Tony Blair's spin chief.
He said: "A guy wanted me to do an advert for a washing machine.
"I would stand next to a washing machine that was spinning and say something like, 'I've given up bad spin for good spin'.
"I also got approached to be a celebrity chef. I've never cooked before in my life - I can just about do baked beans."
He said he was enjoying life since leaving No10 last year but still occasionally hankered for politics.
Mr Campbell, in Glasgow to promote his one-man speaking tour, said: "I do miss the big moments.When I saw Tony go into that tent with Libya's Colonel Gaddafi I thought, 'God I wish I was there.'
"But I was in Birmingham when Immigration Minister Beverley Hughes resigned and I thought, 'Thank God I'm not dealing with that'."
The ex-Daily Mirror journalist is writing his political memoirs but there is speculation over what he plans to do after that.
Although he has turned down a number of jobs, below are 10 fun suggestions we think he might consider...
WHAT COULD HE DO?
PSYCHIATRIST: He reportedly branded Gordon Brown psychologically flawed", so obviously has a talent for spotting mental problems.
MARRIAGE GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR: Showed his compassion by giving Robin Cook five minutes to choose between his mistress and wife.
BECKHAM SPIN DOCTOR: If ever a man needed a PR expert...
GIGOLO: He fantasised about it while a soft=-**** writer in France.
CHARM SCHOOL HOST: One of the most foul-mouthed public servants ever could teach people a thing or two.
BBC DIRECTOR-GENERAL: After years attacking the Corporation he should be well placed to defend it.
TRAPPIST MONK: Seeing him silent would be a first.
ARSENAL MANAGER: Just to watch the Burnley, Celtic, Kilmarnock and Man U fan speak well of a London team.
MIRROR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT: He spoon-fed our rivals, it'd be nice to do a real reporter's job
PM: He DID spend years telling Blair how to do it...
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WAGES OF SPIN Apr 14 2004
Campbell reveals barmy job offers
By Bob Roberts Political Correspondent
ALASTAIR Campbell yesterday revealed some of the bizarre job offers he has had since quitting as Tony Blair's spin chief.
He said: "A guy wanted me to do an advert for a washing machine.
"I would stand next to a washing machine that was spinning and say something like, 'I've given up bad spin for good spin'.
"I also got approached to be a celebrity chef. I've never cooked before in my life - I can just about do baked beans."
He said he was enjoying life since leaving No10 last year but still occasionally hankered for politics.
Mr Campbell, in Glasgow to promote his one-man speaking tour, said: "I do miss the big moments.When I saw Tony go into that tent with Libya's Colonel Gaddafi I thought, 'God I wish I was there.'
"But I was in Birmingham when Immigration Minister Beverley Hughes resigned and I thought, 'Thank God I'm not dealing with that'."
The ex-Daily Mirror journalist is writing his political memoirs but there is speculation over what he plans to do after that.
Although he has turned down a number of jobs, below are 10 fun suggestions we think he might consider...
WHAT COULD HE DO?
PSYCHIATRIST: He reportedly branded Gordon Brown psychologically flawed", so obviously has a talent for spotting mental problems.
MARRIAGE GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR: Showed his compassion by giving Robin Cook five minutes to choose between his mistress and wife.
BECKHAM SPIN DOCTOR: If ever a man needed a PR expert...
GIGOLO: He fantasised about it while a soft=-**** writer in France.
CHARM SCHOOL HOST: One of the most foul-mouthed public servants ever could teach people a thing or two.
BBC DIRECTOR-GENERAL: After years attacking the Corporation he should be well placed to defend it.
TRAPPIST MONK: Seeing him silent would be a first.
ARSENAL MANAGER: Just to watch the Burnley, Celtic, Kilmarnock and Man U fan speak well of a London team.
MIRROR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT: He spoon-fed our rivals, it'd be nice to do a real reporter's job
PM: He DID spend years telling Blair how to do it...