But, now he is finally there, the spectacle is almost too painful to watch, writes Ian Black.
Ian Black, who won the following year, aged 17, is the youngest winner.
Ian Black is too harsh on the Director.
Ian Black is 'a danger to other players'
Ian Black provided a mock forecast, with lines such as "a lot of hot air on Parliament Hill".
Nour and Ian Black wrote about yesterday's events in Syria here.
Riddoch has also co-authored a joke book with Ian Black on men and women.
Ian Black is a British journalist and author focusing on international political issues.
We will have more details soon from Ian Black who is in Homs.
What does the Guardian and Ian Black mean by 'unconvincing'?