In the early days of Touretteshero I met a well-known actress who was researching Tourettes for a role in a film. We met in a pub near where I live. At the time it amused me that we were both accompanied by our personal assistants (PAs).…

Today is Global Movie Day, which makes it an appropriate time to share a film made by talented young artist and film maker Anton (AKA Born 2B Different). I’ve known Anton for years and it’s been a joy to see his creative work develop and grow.…

Almost every year since starting Touretteshero we’ve made a funny Christmas video. My favourites include this animation and this royal message. Last year we kept things simple and shared a heartfelt message of solidarity.

When it came to writing this year’s message, I just wanted to say what was on mind – the unchecked COVID-19 infections and the reality that those of us with additional risk factors are being left behind.…

Like any proper Londoner, I grew up watching EastEnders. Pub landlady Peggy Mitchell, a long running character on the show, was well known for screaming ‘Get out of my pub!’ at anyone who got on her nerves.

I’ve written before about how to play Phil Mitchell, a tic-inspired game based on another EastEnders character, Peggy’s son, Phil.…

Back in February, I had the pleasure of announcing our Young Artists Development Programme – a new and exciting opportunity for disabled artists in the early stages of their careers, to develop and experiment with their creative practices. We’ve now selected the artists who we’ll be commissioning, and I’m excited to introduce them to you.…

A couple of years ago I was in Portland, Oregon performing at a festival. We were over there for a couple of weeks and had an incredible time. This was partly because of the place and the people, but also because cannabis is legal in Oregon.…

Leftwing Idiot, among other things, is a self-confessed Sneaker Head. As he often reminds me, he’s been that way since secondary school when having the wrong pair of trainers was a risky business. Apart from the occasional wild goose chase across town for an exclusive release (and a controversial amount of storage space in the castle) this obsession has had very little negative impact on me.…

Today is International Wheelchair Day – to me this is like Valentine’s Day, but for wheelchair users and their chairs. 

It’s almost ten years since my tics began having a significant impact on my mobility. I’d had an unusual walk for a long time but over the course of 2011 my mobility went from being unpredictable but functional to dangerous and extremely hard work.…

I woke up this morning, opened my blind and wished the lamp-post a Happy New Year!

Chatting to the lamp-post has been a part of my daily routine ever since I moved into the castle, almost ten years ago. I have no idea why my tics settled on the lamp-post as the recipient of so much attention but our surreal conversations have given me a lot of joy.…

Since we started Touretteshero ten years ago we’ve traditionally shared a funny festive video each year. You can watch the classics here.

This year, though, we wanted to do things slightly differently. Rather than create a playful video aimed at everyone, this year’s message is one made with love and solidarity for disabled people, those who are sick, our elders and our allies.…