The sound you just heard, from far across the Atlantic, is singer
Sheryl Crowe patting herself on the back. With both hands and possibly
also her foot. You see, Sheryl has managed to take a load off all our
minds by playing cupid for Jennifer Anniston and successfully setting
her up with musician John Mayer.
This is terrific news and not just for Jen-John. On behalf of all of us
who’ve been increasingly worried about Jennifer since, you know, that
Brad and Angelina business, thank you Sheryl. We’ll all sleep easier
now Jennifer has someone to distract her from her ex husband’s rampant
sex life and prolific breeding.
It’s also heartening for anyone who’s ever tried to set up their
friends because it’s official: match-making is hot again. After a
decade of flirting with Internet dating, it’s back to the future. The
personal touch is once again in favour.
I am quite possibly the world’s worst matchmaker. I lack subtlety,
empathy and finesse. I’m impatient and demanding. I have no attention
to detail. In short, I’m what Bridget Jones identified as a Smug
Married who has totally forgotten what it’s like to be single. My
background assumption is always: “You’re both single! There you go!
You’re welcome!”
Take the following conversation I had with a guy who I set up with one of my girlfriends. With signature restraint, I called him at 8am the morning after their blind date.
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I think a change is as good as a holiday.
Mia - what do you think of your new spot in the paper?
Did you prefer being on the back page?