THE latest gossip is that actor Tom Cruise has been rubbing bird droppings on his face, to help him keep his youthful looks.

The expensive spa treatment involves mixing nightingale poo with rice bran and water. It looks to me like he hopes it also improves his singing.

It reminds me of the old wives’ tale, when I was a young lad, that if you walked around with some horse manure in your shoes, for one hour, three days a week, for three weeks, you would grow three inches in a month.

It may have worked for others, but it never worked for me.

I have just heard on the news that Katie Holmes (no relation) is divorcing Tom Cruise. No wonder.

Ken Holmes, Cliffe Common, Selby.