Some time ago, there was content here. It’s time it returned. My name isn’t too important. In fact, it’s the thing about me that matters the least, I’d think. Most everyone calls me Mat, so it’ll do for you, too. I was born in South London to Italian parents, but I fear that extended exposure to the UK has given me a penchant for tea, crumpets, postcards and the BBC Shipping Forecast.

I attended good Catholic schools in accordance with my parent’s wishes and learnt there that it’s not the label one carries, but the intent one has that matters. Some of the most wonderful people I know are Atheists. All of the biggest cunts are, too. I’ve lived in London for all but three years of my life. That gap was spent in Canterbury, Kent where I read for my Anthropology BSc and became a fancy-pants Liberal Arts/Science student with a beard.

I’ve since returned to London, and am now working for Apple as a technical support person, and in my spare time as a sort of consultant person and contractor for a local IT firm who shall remain nameless. I tried working at a bank for about two months, but found that I couldn’t afford morals. Besides, IT is far more entertaining. How else would I get to eat sushi on the job? Although I was born here, and I’m sure I’d miss it initially, I would love to live in a major city elsewhere for a period of time. There is only so much one can take of London, and I’ve always got an urge to move. The US appeals, and on my visit back in 2006/2007, it felt like I’d found a home from home. I can’t wait to get back.