Before We Die

One of the biggest selling books this Christmas was 1001 Films You Must See Before You Die. It’s a great gift idea, but not for people with a terminal illness – it puts a bit too much pressure on them. And there are many more in the series… 1001 Places You Must Visit… 1001 Albums You Must Hear… 1001 Paintings You Must See… all before you die. Why do they have to be so ambitious? What about a book for the underachievers? 5 Things To Put Off Until Next Year. Though the slackers will be sitting around saying, ‘I can’t be bothered to put off five things – it’s just a bit too many.’