Liz Jones's Diary: In which there's yet another new man
Oh dear. I’ve just attempted to dye my hair at home now the weather has warmed up and I’m no longer in a Benny from Crossroads beanie.
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Liz Jones’s Diary: In which I wonder why men cheat
Liz Jones’s Diary: In which I wonder why men cheat By Liz Jones Diary for The Mail on Sunday Published: 00:02 GMT, 3 January 2021 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 3 January 2021 Your stomach lurches when you find out you’ve been trapped in a lie I’m ignoring the Mystery Man whose last missive asked me … Read more
Liz Jones’s Diary: In which I face up to the real me
Liz Jones’s Diary: In which I face up to the real me By Liz Jones Diary for The Mail on Sunday Published: 00:02 BST, 30 August 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 30 August 2020 On Zoom I look like Captain Pugwash’s face encased in Michael Jackson’s wig. I’ve moved out of the cottage. No, I … Read more
Liz Jones’s Diary: In which I admit I was a diva
I used to get a business-class-only jet as it had separate loos for women So P read the column about me not wanting to accept a cross-body bag from his family luxury goods website as to do so would make me feel ‘like a common prostitute’. He typed: ‘LL*. I’ve solved the awkward issue by … Read more
Liz Jones’s Diary: In which I plan a pre-date spa trip
My face is important: it’s the only body part he will be talking to ‘Spas are open… [champagne glass emoji]!!!!!’ Him. ‘Hi, Goddess. Was that meant for me?’ Me. ‘Yes!’ Honestly. Me telling a potential date that spas have opened their doors is tantamount to me saying I have, too. Front door, back door, windows. … Read more
Liz Jones’s Diary: In which I get a surprise gift
Liz Jones’s Diary: In which I get a surprise gift By Liz Jones Diary for The Mail on Sunday Published: 00:02 BST, 26 July 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 26 July 2020 Unable to accept a two-grand bag, I suggested he give me a bookmark I texted my new admirer, P from Westcliff, to warn … Read more
Liz Jones’s Diary: In which I make a fresh start
In the bin go David’s gluten-free flours, Gaviscon and tea bags The tweet that has most resonated with me during lockdown has been the following: ‘You know how you used to begin an email with, “Hi!”, and now it is Colin Firth as Mr Darcy, saying, “I trust you and your family are well.”’ Well, … Read more
Liz Jones’s Diary: In which I dare to dream big
Liz Jones’s Diary: In which I dare to dream big By Liz Jones Diary for The Mail on Sunday Published: 00:02 BST, 24 May 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 24 May 2020 You might think I’m successful, but I have been rejected many times When I was 11, newly enrolled in Brentwood County High School … Read more
Liz Jones’s Diary: In which I try positive thinking
Liz Jones’s Diary: In which I try positive thinking By Liz Jones Diary for The Mail on Sunday Published: 00:01 BST, 26 April 2020 | Updated: 00:01 BST, 26 April 2020 I do catastrophise. But things are never as bad as they seem I woke at 3am last night, could not get back to sleep. … Read more
Liz Jones’s Diary: In which I make a brave decision
After a great deal of agonising, I press Send. What have I got to lose? I’ve been thinking, over the past few days, about failure. Sometimes, something happens to throw your life into stark relief. This morning I was interviewed over Zoom by a journalist about my new book. She wanted me to hold up … Read more