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It’s the story, stupid
Buffy and BSG writer Jane Espenson says: “First off, is life in Jane Austen’s England any less exotic and strange than life on Galactica or Serenity? But the real parallel is a set of characters who seem completely fresh and … Continue reading
My uncle’s ‘book without a title’
Last year my uncle featured in a TV show about ‘miracles’. He told the story of how he found a photograph of himself in a book he picked up from an antique shop, while on holiday in England. It’s a … Continue reading
At the hair salon
girl: “… you know, I always think of them as people who look after themselves really well.” client: “mmm” girl: “Like in Amsterdam. You see a lot of goodlooking people in Amsterdam.” client: “Yeah, you do.” girl: “I guess in … Continue reading
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