No, it certainly isn't - for example, one tutor has pupils aged 89, and no doubt there are older ones somewhere. It's true that professional musicians tend to start very young, as... (read more)

First of all: Boys aren't an alien species. There isn't a special way to talk to them all, because they are all different from each other just as girls are. It's easier to get to know someone, whoever they are, if you talk to them one to one, so if you... (read more)

All jobs are worthy jobs if they do good, or at least don't harm anyone, and if you are doing the job as well as you can. And your family should recognise that. In the world we live in, though, people do tend to want their children to find steady, well-paid... (read more)

Of course he still has plenty of fans, but it's true the tide does seem to be turning against him somewhat. There seem to be several reasons for this. One reason is probably just what they call 'tall poppy syndrome'. Anyone who gets a lot of fame, praise... (read more)

The first thing is to know that almost everybody is shy. The people you see who appear confident in social situations, mostly have just learned to deal with their shyness, and so can you. The next time you're talking to someone you don't know, think... (read more)

It's not quite the same, but one famous woman in UK football is Karren Brady, the former managing director of Birmingham City. She is now the vice chairman of West Ham United. Brady has had a long career in football; she became director of Birmingham... (read more)

His main sponsor since 2009 has been Adidas. They signed him up in a deal worth over £10 million over 5 years. This may have annoyed him when he seemed to blame his Adidas shorts for some lost points in a recent match (he said the pockets were not long... (read more)

It may not be the best thing to listen to music at all while you are jogging especially if you are still in the early stages of trying to get fit, because if you are listening to music it's harder to monitor your breathing, be sure that your heart rate... (read more)

A lot of people think that a genuine LV bag has to have 'made in France' marked on it, but in fact this is not true. LV bags can also be made in Spain, Germany, Italy and the US. Signs to look for include the stitching, which should be very regular -... (read more)

That would depend on your personal view. Many people, though, find synchronised swimming a strange sport. This does not mean that it's not a great sport - it is, and fantastic to watch - but it is unusual in lots of ways. One thing that makes it unusual... (read more)

For most sports you have to be 16 to compete in the adult Olympics. There are a few sports such as the marathon where you have to be older (20 in this case) but you are never allowed to compete at a younger age. This law was introduced to stop the exploitation... (read more)

If you took out your loan through the Student Loans Company, then you will have to pay it back through the Student Loan Repayment company.... (read more)

In the old days UK athletes often ate a huge full English breakfast of bacon, eggs, tomatoes etc and sometimes even things like steak. Nowadays the approach is different, but they still have to eat quite a large breakfast - about 500 calories - two hours... (read more)

THe home shirt is still red and blue, but it's in a merged pattern rather than red and blue stripes. The cuffs of the sleeves are red. The name of the sponsor is Qatar Foundation, and this is very prominently displayed across the front and lower back... (read more)

The men's singles trophy is made of silver gilt and is about 18 inches high. It was first made in 1887. The runner-up is awarded a silver plate with their name on it. The women's singles champion receives a silver plate often known as the Rosewater Dish,... (read more)

He started his career as a presenter while still at school in West Yorkshire. He made broadcasts to the Wakefield's Broadcasts to Hospitals Service (WBHS), as a volunteer. His first paid... (read more)

This hasn't been made public, and as the couple have gone to great lengths to make sure that the whole settlement was kept confidential, it's quite likely that it won't be, or at least not for a long time. All we know for sure is that Katie Holmes has... (read more)

It depends on what you mean by the best - eg, the greatest variety? Number of screenings? Or just the cheapest tickets? So you may like to explore the Time Out London... (read more)

Funnily enough, before that film was even released, someone set up a small poll to ask which was the best ever Batman movie - and over half of all respondents said that... (read more)

The best thing is to look in your local area. There may be an independent supplier who can offer a good price, and if they have to make deliveries to you it will be better the closer you are. The yellow pages are your best bet here, or else put 'wallpaper... (read more)