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I'm putting together a collection of some of my favourite pieces of writing (poetry, drama, short stories). I like to perform it, I hope you enjoy listening to it.
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Jul 31, 2013
Jul 31, 2013
48 sec
I have been completely captivated by the BBC production of Philippa Gregory's The White Queen. The War of the Roses, the Tudors and Stuarts ... my favourite period of English history. In the production there is an interpretation of Richard as he morphs from a beautiful, loyal young man to an increasingly bitter and twisted character... so I decided to record a bit of Shakey's version...
Jun 1, 2013
Jun 1, 2013
1 min
This was, is, and will probably always be my favourite opening line of a book. I'm a huge Dickens fan, and this story (in full) is one of his best. If you don't fancy a read, I highly recommend the Ronald Colman film...
Apr 30, 2013
Apr 30, 2013
1 min
Bee-killing pesticides have been banned - hooray! So, I thought this poem seemed appropriate. In the meantime, some people want to "control" i.e. cull/kill urban foxes ... please don't let them. http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/33973
Mar 13, 2013
Mar 13, 2013
1 min
I adore this character... odd perhaps, but I always feel so sorry for him ... he isn't bad - just misunderstood. Caliban is a role I would love to play ... controversial? I don't think so ... just different.
Feb 27, 2013
Feb 27, 2013
2 min
I love, love, love this speech. I was doing some housekeeping and found it among some paperwork. The play was a favourite of mine when I was at drama school ... it hasn't lost its appeal.
Jan 5, 2013
Jan 5, 2013
1 min
It's the beginning of new year, a time for resolutions. People make reluctant promises to stop eating this, or stop drinking that ... that's all very well, but why make yourself miserable? Why not just remember the adage "everything in moderation". Well, that's my view anyway ... In the meantime - Happy New Year!
Dec 24, 2012
Dec 24, 2012
1 min
It's Christmas Eve ... I felt like recording something festive. I won't pretend I was familiar with this poem by Tennyson ... but it seems fitting. So, regardless of your religion, beliefs, creed or culture - Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays ... here's to a Happy New Year...
Dec 3, 2012
Dec 3, 2012
1 min
Ah, Moliere ... I wonder if this character's view of love can be applied to the modern man ...
Nov 12, 2012
Nov 12, 2012
29 sec
Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know ... but Byron would have made a fascinating friend...
Oct 26, 2012
Oct 26, 2012
36 sec
This is a lady I would like to have met. Highly regarded not simply because of her literary talent, but because she was a wit, a social commentator, a humanitarian, and an activist. There is a lot I don't know about Dorothy Parker, but I intend to find out.