Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘Hurdles are there to be leapt’

24/09/2021 | Reform

Paul Kerensa gets a surprising new job

I’ve just got a new job. It doesn’t mean I’m getting rid of my old job, but that’s the nature of being a self-employed chancer or, as they say nowadays, having a ‘portfolio … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘I’ve grown used to my own space’

31/08/2021 | Reform

Don’t stand so close to me, says Paul Kerensa

Forget January… September is new New Year.

It’s back to school – and with echoes of home school not yet faded, oh my, will it be back! Could this be the … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘I’ve always wanted to write half a children’s book’

29/06/2021 | Reform

Last summer, the author, speaker and green guru Ruth Valerio asked if I fancied writing a children’s book with her. I was excited – I’ve always wanted to write half a children’s book. That the other half would be written … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘I want a transformed, improved, new abnormal’

28/05/2021 | Reform

Paul Kerensa asks: ‘Covid: Should I change the subject?’

Read me! For I am an article that craves your attention.

But here’s a dilemma. To hold that attention, should I talk about these Covid times, or ignore them? Do you … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: ‘I definitely spiced up my otherwise clean act’

23/04/2021 | Reform

Paul Kerensa has a comedy confession to make

As a kneel-down stand-up, I’m often asked: ‘How do you keep your comedy on the straight and narrow?’ Truth is, I don’t always.

I try, but have moments of slippage. One particular … Read More

Do stay for tea and coffee: Three friends, the landlord, and the pub dog

26/03/2021 | Reform

Paul Kerensa remembers his favourite pub visit

I’d like to tell you about my favourite ever trip to a pub. I’ve not chosen packed-pub chaos or even my legendary Britney Spears karaoke warble. Instead, the one I think of most … Read More