-Nov 19, 20184 minThe Boy Who Took All The World’s SufferingThere once was a boy called Jonathan. He was 16 years’ old and he was happy. That’s how everyone would describe Jonathan: happy. He was...
-Sep 27, 20189 minThe Hero’s JourneyI have a gig tonight. A stand-up comedy gig. The gig is in a place near Derby. To be more specific, Belper. To be less specific, England....
-Jul 2, 20189 minGod Is Doing My Head InI’m in Heaven. I’ve been here for like a million years now – 1,220,245 years and 9 days, to be precise. All there is to do here is count...
-Apr 24, 20189 minI Went On A DateI went on a date today. It was with a girl from Manchester. 20 years’ old I reckon she must’ve been. You know the kind of girl I’m...
-Feb 25, 20188 minThe Real Eric RushtonNah mate. Rhys has just texted me asking if I wanna go The Sugarmill. There’re only two problems: The Sugarmill is a nightclub; and Rhys...
-Jan 24, 20188 minCup Of AmbitionI can’t remember how to make a cup of tea. I just can’t fucking remember. I look at the cup. It needs a tea bag in there, that’s for...
-Dec 27, 20177 minFairytale Of New EricIt’s Christmas Eve, babe. I’m in Wetherspoon’s with people I know from school. I got talking to an old man at the bar earlier and he said...
-Dec 19, 20178 minCommon GroundSometimes when I’m in counselling I feel like I’m trying to win something. I chip away at my counsellor, finding new angles and new ways...
-Nov 25, 20176 minDeath And Taxes (And Dreams)Same dream again. Dunno what to do. Getting silly now. Maybe if I have a Twix for breakfast, the problem will be solved. At least I’ll be...
-Nov 5, 20176 minThe Iron Law Of Friendship“Business as usual, then.” The resentment Joss has for me in this moment couldn’t be more clear. We’re playing FIFA. I’ve just beaten him...
-Oct 14, 20176 minDon’t Look Back In SandlerYou’re not an idiot, Eric. You just lost concentration. My brain has been trying its hardest to be positive recently. But as I feel the...
-Oct 1, 20176 minHow The Other Half DunksSat on the sofa, munching on my cornflakes, I thought to myself: maybe this could be my day. It was Saturday, and things seemed promising...