James Colley
James Colley is a comedian from Western Sydney and head writer for ABC TV's Gruen and Question Everything.
Yes, sport is our art. But Penrith’s cultural impact goes beyond the Panthers
We were also used as a post-apocalyptic setting in the Mad Max reboot!
- by James Colley
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Help! My daughter is starting to remind me of myself
What are children if not divine vengeance?
- by James Colley
Opinion
Musings
I signed up for a one-way ticket to hell and (somehow) came out transformed
Group fitness: the term is a combination of two of my least favourite things.
- by James Colley
Opinion
Musings
Building a flower bed: how hard can it be?
I made my flower bed, I’ll lie in it.
- by James Colley
When did going to the shops become so awful?
I used to love the shops. The shops were the great equaliser.
- by James Colley
In the midst of moving home, I suddenly understood minimalism
Who put all this junk in my house? It couldn’t have been me.
- by James Colley
Becoming a father changed my perspective on everything, including dad rock
As a kid, Cat’s in the Cradle was a cautionary tale about a neglectful father. But as an adult, I recognise the feeling of being trapped in the system.
- by James Colley
Every group chat needs an annoying friend who has no shame
They will happily send three texts in a row even when they haven’t received a reply.
- by James Colley
A half-marathon? I would rather die than do that again
A hypothetical bad idea was suddenly transformed into an ongoing mistake. I’d joined a long-distance race.
- by James Colley
I tried to find my real self, and he wasn’t worth finding
I have the emotional depth of a kiddie pool. There isn’t a lot going on in here. It’s a shame, really. I’ve always wanted to be brooding and mysterious.
- by James Colley
From goo goo ga ga to Nah: My baby has a new favourite word
This new discovery has proved a real game-changer for both the baby and her parents.
- by James Colley
Original URL: https://www.watoday.com.au/by/james-colley-p536na