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Corridor encounters with Bob the Drag Queen and Alan Cumming (Rousse)

All dolled-up, Bob the Drag Queen rushed along the corridor without acknowledging me. In contrast, Alan Cumming – also in drag – grinned and threw me a wink when we brushed past one another. I made a mental note to … Continue reading

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What not to present in a job application (Rousse)

SL showed me her notes for the job application form. ‘What’s the best way of present this information?’ she asked, showing me a sheet of paper headed ‘Dates’ with long list of men’s names underneath. I advised SL that her … Continue reading

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A weekend salmon fishing (Rousse)

“Are you OK to go salmon fishing the weekend of 12th March?” asked EH. “12th March? When does the season start?” interupted some random bloke. I concluded that this man was a half-wit: doesn’t everyone know the dates of the … Continue reading

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Inside Rousse’s five year diary

KJR came to tell me that her mother was writing her life story and that I featured in it. “She’s reached the bit where three of us stayed in a cottage in the highlands during the school holidays”, she explained. … Continue reading

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