I replace Monster with Munster (expecting Herman Munster's head to suddenly appear over the brow of the hill).

Don't forget the Vengaboys CD

Was Michael Hunt there?

If I know DJWickid she'll be the queen of cheesy music, so perfect for the job. What are you gonna spin for us?

Didn't do Paris Hilton any harm. You could write a paper on it.

I'll fetch the smoothie-maker from the cupboard under the stairs. who wants to DJ? Have you got any Bewitched?

You should have done it. Think of the supplementary income you'd have for your PhD. Cash in hand was it?

I'm very doubtful I'd complete mine within the time. In the early days when I said i was going to do it 3 years everyone (and I mean everyone) laughed. 3.5 years seems reasonable.

Just knocking up some business cards with your phone number now. I'll be putting them in every phone box in Central London. What message would like putting on it?

Dinky Wilcox

Thank goodness I don't have to wtach daytime TV!

Is this the Flirt Divert number?

Depends on where you live and what you can afford with your stipend. The easiest thing to do is to pay your boyfriend rent as it will save arguments over who pays for what later. It will also be better for harmonious household relations with the other lodger as they will be asking the same question. That said, how does the lodger feel about being the spare part around the house? A lodger living with a couple can be quite unnerving for the poor soul...

Just walk into your dentist and say you're in great pain. They should at least be able to provide a temporary fix until you get a more formal appointment. This is what I did when one of my teeth effectively collapsed. Man that hurt but they stuck some gummy stuff on it to cover it as a temp measure before I went back for what I call my Darth Vader filling - more metal than human..

Having been through this myself, I'll warn you now. The PhD application season is typically Feb-April. Writing proposals is bloomin hard work and often coincides with coursework deadlines. I found the whole thing horrendous. In the knowledge that application season is coming, try to get ahead. Having written 6 short literature reviews in 6 weeks (for my 6 applications), doing 2 large bits of coursework, my dissertation and a large literature review all at the same time I can heartily recommend getting organised early!