"I don’t believe there is another song that has been so exploited for propaganda purposes – or captured the emotions of everyone involved in a conflict." CLIVE WILLIAMS reveals the story behind the most famous song of World War II.
Clive Williams
Clive Williams is a Canberra columnist.
"You have to love the Irish for their view of life and sense of humour," writes "Whimsy" columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
"There can be little real satisfaction in winning by undermining an opponent’s mental health," writes CLIVE WILLIAMS of sledging – the verbal taunts or provocative comments used to unsettle an opponent and gain a psychological advantage.
'Whimsy' columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS looks back at some of cricket's scandals that weren't, well, cricket!
CLIVE WILLIAMS says the Baby Boomer generation was in its early 20s in the second half of the 1960s, while the Gen Z generation was in its early 20s in 2023. How do the two compare?
Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS pads up for a session about the Ashes and why a cricket match matters.
"We eventually got to Heathrow three hours later than scheduled, where we were to take another coach to Gatwick airport, our point of departure for Sicily…" and so everything goes south from there, writes CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Mopping coffee from his saucer, CLIVE WILLIAMS wonders why cafes choose four-legged tables over three-legged ones...
Ever wondered how a smell gets up your nose? "Whimsy" columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS says a smell travels through the air, from its source to our noses, through a process called “olfaction”.
The world's most famous painting has been stolen, damaged, hidden and exhibited since Leonardo da Vinci finished 'Mona Lisa' before his death in 1519. "Whimsy" columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS takes a closer look.
We tend to take common street items, such as the lowly manhole cover, for granted – but they can be things of beauty, says "Whimsy" columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
"Women are thought to have stronger immune systems than men. Out of the top 49 oldest people alive today, only two are men.," writes "Whimsy" columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
