Sam Hinton-Smith
Sam was responsible for Demos’ media relations activity from 2004 to 2006.
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- Culture and democracy Norman Lebrecht wrote about our forthcoming report in the Evening Standard earlier this month. You can read the article again here, though its portrayal of our pamphlet isn't entirely accurate. For our own proposals on the future of cultural funding, download the report for free from Wednesday from : samhintonsmith 27th March 2006
- Political poetry While our leaders clamber to be associated with pop culture (Tony likes the Foo Fighters, Dave likes the Killers), French premier Dominique de Villepin is a serious, published poet.Perhaps Tony should follow suit. On becoming Prime Minister, M de Villepin observed that "a single verse by Rimbaud shines like a powder trail on a day?s horizon. It sets it ablaze all at once, explodes all limits, draws the eyes to other heavens." Could Tony top that? from : samhintonsmith 29th March 2006