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Wise Guy – The Dalai Lama interview

Issue 1007

Wise Guy – The Dalai Lama interview

The Dalai Lama on being ‘homeless’, Twitter, the English riots and government cuts…

Also in this week’s Big Issue:

Joey Barton on low-paid jobs and welfare reform

Wellies: from farmers’ choice to supermodels’ must-have

In Letter to my Younger Self, pop guru Pete Waterman discusses his parents’ struggle to make ends meet

Regina Spektor on playing for Obama, and her own brand of rock ‘n’ roll excess

How to avoid being scammed on email through ‘bank’ Phishing scams

Big Issue Vendor Terry McNamara on being invited to the Queen’s Jubilee Service at St Paul’s and meeting Stephen Fry

Competitions to win a custom-made £350 bicycle, a huge bundle of Disney Pixar Blu-Rays movies, and a chance to meet Sesame Street stars and tickets for their live show!

Plus, the 50th anniversary of Dr No, Richard Krajicek on Wimbledon’s Centre Court, the week’s cultural highlights in your area, Street Lights, and much more!