"Things happen in 'If This is a Man' that are beyond ordinary daily experience, but it is still us to..." — Howard Jacobson

To be clear, I abhor the separation wall. It is an eyesore in itself and makes tangible the failed diplomacy and cruel short-sightedness that causes such misery in the region. No Palestinian can see that wall and not wonder if the Israelis mean it to stay there forever, a constant reminder of what they never intend to change.

'Family Guy'. It's not only the funniest programme on television, it's the most wonderfully, indecorously literate.

I am in denial about sport. I refuse to accept that I watch it. I am not the kind of man who watches sport.

There mustn't be a moment when we turn on the TV and think, 'There's Trump in the White House' - that must never feel normal.