Definite article

So, the title of Tony Blair’s autobiography has had a last-minute change from ‘The Journey’ to ‘A Journey.’ Cue debate about ego and a Messiah complex. (Personally I think there should be some debate about the photo as well but I’m sure that will come.)

Ol' blue eyes

 I’m happy there’s a national debate about the definite and indefinite article. I think the downward spiral of correct grammar is a sad reflection of today’s society. It might just have been a copyright thing… The Journey is actually a healing process that tries to free emotional and physical issues – and while I’m sure Blair’s time in No 10 had its moments, that description might be an over-stretch. Meanwhile, Journey is of course a Californian band with the top-selling catalog track in iTunes history, Don’t Stop Believin. All-time classic and another contender for that autobiography title.

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31

Aug
2010

Peter Lawlor

‘Don’t stop believing’? That’s a prophetic piece of serendipity

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Sep
2010

Joey Ng

Don’t stop believing. Now there’s a sell out title.

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