"Discover a bundle of paradoxes in The Odd Thing About the Colonel and Other Pieces. Colin Welch's first collection of writing reveals a conservative bohemian, a brilliant satirist and mimic who revered the bourgeoisie, and an unabashed Englishman steeped in Continental ideas. Sad, hilarious, and always original, Welch covers a dazzling array of subjects from the Beatles to Lady Chatterley, providing wit, erudition, and thought-provoking insights. This collection showcases why Welch is hailed by critics as one of the most gifted writers and wittiest journalists of his generation."