Author Archives: Simon

About Simon

Simon Houghton creator of The Bloke Show started life as a baby, going on to become a boy and then a man, at which time he became an actor. As time passed he went on to be a director, later still he became a sales guy, then a business owner. Most recently he regressed and became a writer. Then a driver, then an actor again. Decisiveness is not one of his strong suits.

… its a very good place to start

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Simon

It’s been one week since my ignominious return to Aus. I have been welcomed by my friends, old and new, with open arms. There really is no place like home. Between the last sentence and the title of this post … Continue reading →

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Gone

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Simon

Well, my house was sold on the 6th and I had 20 days to get out before some big guys from the University Place Sherrifs Dept. came to introduce me to my new tarmac-lined home. Thank goodness for my bro … Continue reading →

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To The One(s) I Love

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Simon

Bunch a old blokes singin’ about love, and the way it should be. Here’s where I am. So don’t change. You’re good as you are. The way it is The way it was

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Talkin’ Strine

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Simon

A lotta people ask me if there’s any diff’rences between Strine and the way ‘mericans talk. Well the short answer is yes, we make sense. And youse blokes’ don’t know what yer on about ‘alf the time. But fer the … Continue reading →

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On Mother’s Day

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Simon

To my Mum and my Darlings , the boys, the girls and The Special One.

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