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Aim high, fail heroically
I was reading the theatre reviews and came across the Guardian’s Michael Billington on the new Alan Ayckbourn. It’s obvious from the review that Billington is less than enthused by the play, but because it’s Ayckbourn – indisputably one of … Continue reading
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Why write?
No, honestly – why even get started in this dismal trade? I can think of a dozen reasons. I want to become rich and famous. A: Really? You won’t. Not by writing, anyway. You’re better off getting a job. Really, just … Continue reading
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