The Godfather: Peter Corris on being over seventy
Recently I turned 71. My sister emailed a greeting and apologised for reminding me of the number but I didn’t …
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The Godfather: Peter Corris on dreams
On awakening he appeared to himself to have a distinct recollection of the whole, and taking his pen, ink, and …
The Godfather: Peter Corris’s top ten writing tips
Having never taught creative writing and having avoided writing workshops, mentoring and such things, I’ve always been reluctant to give …
The Godfather: Peter Corris on the humour of Michael Frayn
I’m indebted to writer and publisher Michael Wilding for introducing me to Michael Frayn, whom I’d heard of but never …
The Godfather: Peter Corris on not counting sheep
Lying wakeful, I began a new routine to help me get to sleep. Nothing radical, like some of the proposals …
The Godfather: Peter Corris on grandparenting
Recently I emailed a friend to explain that a visit he proposed wasn’t convenient because I’d be minding my seven-year-old …
The Godfather: Peter Corris on being a grumpy old man
When the Editors of the NRB invited me to write a column I asked them what they wanted me to …
The Godfather: Peter Corris on Flashy
By now there are probably about 200 book-length pastiches of Sherlock Holmes in print. One of the earliest, and to …
The Godfather: Peter Corris on address books
I use two (non-electronic) telephone and address books, both old and battered, one slightly smaller than the other. One is …
The Godfather: Peter Corris on My Word
Probably no one under 60 is closely familiar now with the BBC Radio quiz program My Word. Immensely popular in …
