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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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Women of Power. April 2012.
Dear Rowley, While working on Anderson & Sheppard’s No 17 Clifford Street shop project, La Farmer and I found ourselves at Theo Fennell’s Fulham Road flagship and a meeting with the leonine Mr Fennell in his lair. Theo is amusing. … Continue reading
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In Her Solitude. February 2012.
Dear Rowley, Slightly chilling, isn’t it, that Whitney Houston died alone in a hotel room as a guest for Grammy Awards when the artists who had long eclipsed her were probably surrounded by stylists, publicists, fans and record producers making … Continue reading
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It’s A Riot January 2011
Dear Rowley, An interesting lecture at the English Speaking Union last night on the invitation of Liz who is one of the Gorgeous Georges. It’s the only Union I want to join. I invited Helen from the Royal Opera House … Continue reading
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