Gordon Brown's Work Ethic

Yep, Gordo has been writing his book and apparently we're supposed to be impressed:

Gordon Brown has reportedly been writing thousands of words a day since leaving office.

Great. Well done Gordon. Except anyone who has ever tried writing anything other than an essay will know that it is, typing skills permitting, possible to write thousands of words a day. The trick is writing a thousands of words a day that are actually worth reading - as opposed to writing thousands of words of self-serving arse.

I've always been surprised that we're supposed to be impressed by Gordon's work ethic. Sure, the man might work hard. But working hard is not the same as doing quality work. Ronald Reagan worked just a few hours a day, yet ruled the USA for eight years and helped to end the Cold War. Gordon Brown worked (if his spin is to be believed) eight days a week, yet he fucked up this country and his own chances of re-election.

So write away, Gordon. Keep on writing. Write thousands of words a day. That still won't make what you write worth reading.