Well I hope your publisher persists with his threats! Any particular subject in mind? I love all the stuff about early sixties London. I was only a kid at the time (born 58’) but I caught up with the remnants of that scene when I was packed off age twelve to play the Winslow Boy in weekly rep in Bexhill and Folkestone. It seemed to me that every other person in those theatre companies talked Polari! In the 90’s I wrote a sitcom about my experiences in rep but I was told by the head of comedy at London Weekend that I was creating horrible gay stereotypes and that no-one actually spoke like that! 😂
Great story of a great song! Am reading your new book at the moment.( having really enjoyed all your other books) Magnificent read! Enjoying every page. Your writing is so moreish! What an amazing weird and wonderful life you’ve had...
Hi Daniel. Glad you're enjoying it. Knowing that give me a lot of pleasure. At the moment my publisher is threatening me with having to write another one. Just when I was looking forward to a rest.
Paints a very clear and entertaining picture Simon. Loving it.
Well I hope your publisher persists with his threats! Any particular subject in mind? I love all the stuff about early sixties London. I was only a kid at the time (born 58’) but I caught up with the remnants of that scene when I was packed off age twelve to play the Winslow Boy in weekly rep in Bexhill and Folkestone. It seemed to me that every other person in those theatre companies talked Polari! In the 90’s I wrote a sitcom about my experiences in rep but I was told by the head of comedy at London Weekend that I was creating horrible gay stereotypes and that no-one actually spoke like that! 😂
Haha! He wasn't old enough to know. But it's true - no one speaks it today.
Great story of a great song! Am reading your new book at the moment.( having really enjoyed all your other books) Magnificent read! Enjoying every page. Your writing is so moreish! What an amazing weird and wonderful life you’ve had...
Hi Daniel. Glad you're enjoying it. Knowing that give me a lot of pleasure. At the moment my publisher is threatening me with having to write another one. Just when I was looking forward to a rest.