On being 65
Indeed I am 65 today, being born on 31st October 1956 as the Russian tanks swept into Budapest & just as Britain, France and Israel were starting the debacle that was Suez.
Clearly I learnt my politics at birth.
I’m not a great fan of birthdays, although they are statistically significant-a year to my State pension, but as an historian one does note the passage of time.
The Beatles wrote When I’m 64, that appeared on Sgt Pepper in 1967. It was written and sung by Paul McCartney with clarinet by George Martin. I’m pleased to say that as my 64th year is now complete, by no means a certainty in these uncertain times, that I no time did I visit the Isle of Wight.
Anyway on my 65th birthday I’m in Cardiff,(but I still live of course in Tottenham) I haven’t quite yet retired and I remain an active socialist and trade unionist.
In addition the beard is still flourishing
I may have a beer….
Happy birthday
Gill