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Patrick Smith

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Help! I’ve got an earring at 41

Back when I was 20, my hair cascading down to my shoulders, jeans shredded at the knee, I thought it wise to complete the look with a lip ring. Two...

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The Spectator

Patrick Smith

Leap of faith / Why I take frog poison

Patrick Smith has narrated this article for you to listen to. You picture the rainforest, naturally. A clearing at first light, a shaman with...

23.06.2026 40

The Spectator

Patrick Smith

Why I take frog poison

Patrick Smith has narrated this article for you to listen to. You picture the rainforest, naturally. A clearing at first light, a shaman with...

19.06.2026 30

The Spectator

Patrick Smith

Why I take frog poison

You picture the rainforest, naturally. A clearing at first light, a shaman with thousand-yard eyes, the canopy screeching overhead. What you do not...

06.06.2026 40

The Spectator

Patrick smith

Why I take frog poison

You picture the rainforest, naturally. A clearing at first light, a shaman with thousand-yard eyes, the canopy screeching overhead. What you do not...

04.06.2026 40

The Spectator

Patrick smith