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Abdications etc. February 2013.
Dear Rowley, Long time no write. Let me guess, you thought I was at the Davos Summit tearing a slice of Sloppy Giuseppe with Messers Cameron, Osborne and Johnson. The Davos World Economic Forum, that Alpine January jolly for the … Continue reading
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Stage Fright. December 2012.
Dear Rowley, I do feel sorry for the young. They’re so busy Wii-ing, texting and making ‘friends’ on Facebook that there aren’t hours in the day to watch black and white movie double bills as I did when I was … Continue reading
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Blue Skies Red Curtains. October 2012.
Dear Rowley, Plans are now afoot for the various book launches for The Perfect Gentleman. I popped into Thames & Hudson yesterday to have a chat with the lovely Rowena about a date for the London launch. I think there’s … Continue reading
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I Am What I Am. August 2012.
Dear Rowley, Did you see the Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony last night? I was drifting in and out of consciousness having had a lovely Joe Allen late lunch with Mrs T. We’re going back in business with a new concept … Continue reading
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