From his erudite holding forth, it seems @aarondessner has forgotten more about the Brazilian Second Republic than most people know.

Off to meet the director of #teatroAmazonas to discuss possible collaboration with Brazilian opera. Exciting.

Err, have I just blown it? #footinmouth

Beyoncé gives her gaddafi $$$ to Haiti - should we have done the same?

Which is a better wool - Cashmere or Alpaca? Can't decide between these two sweaters. #todiefor

Aaron's complaining about @justinbieber AGAIN! he's obsessed. #buttrapedwithastatuette

I say mauled... It wasnt that bad. Just got my laces.

Mauled by a chihuahua whilst out running today #stupidmutt