Tony lists his personal cultural affiliations and subscriptions which include being English, of Western European descent, an expatriate living in France, an immigrant, small business owner, middle-aged, parent, divorced and remarried, supporter of fathers' rights, resident of Bruebach in Alsace, academic from a middle class background with working class roots, musician, poet, writer, and left-leaning politically. He notes that cultural affiliations can sometimes be at odds with each other and that one's allegiance to different cultures may change over time with life events and age.