statistics – Better Fools

30 November, 201330 October, 2017 George Blog, Words

A foolish bet

Mariacristina has always claimed to have a sixth sense – a premonition of how things are going to turn out. And I'll admit that on a number of occasions, her 'feelings' have turned out to be right, often contrary to my expectations. However, it's much easier to notice and remember the successful predictions, and I'm … Continue reading A foolish bet

26 November, 201330 October, 2017 George Blog, Words

On the balance of probabilities

88.2% of statistics are made up on the spot (Vic Reeves) Imagine a parallel world, where estate agents are truthful and reliable. In such a world, Mariacristina and I were incredibly close to getting the beautiful house we now own for a considerably lower price than we ended up paying. Having had our first bid … Continue reading On the balance of probabilities

…and they’ll invent a better fool.

I’m living life because I’m alive (woohoo!) – despite the best efforts of cancer. At the end of October 2005, I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, at the age of 23.

Since then, I’ve recovered (2008), ‘survived’ (2013), relapsed (2013), had a stem cell transplant (2014) and recovered again (ongoing).

And I’m still here, thanks to amazing medical staff, bacon sandwiches, wonderful friends and family, my fabulous wife Mariacristina, a handy preference for taking things as they come and my superstar donor Tim.

A lot of it’s here, but I’d love to tell you more – I’m a writer and a speaker and love to share my story, so get in touch if we can do some good together.