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He told me about some bloke who was sick and then got well by placing a poem by William Blake in his shirt pocket . . .

Heading for the West Country by train, an actor takes the scenic route from Waterloo to spend a weekend with an old friend. He recalls staying there one summer with his late partner Michael, another actor. Glad to be alive but uncertain of his future, he shares stories and his thoughts about Shakespeare, friends, his career and the trials of his own health.

Richard Nelson''s funny and compelling monologue opened at Hampstead Theatre, London, in March 2024.

An Actor Convalescing in Devon

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      Publisher Faber & Faber
      Published 4/18/2024
      ISBN-13 9780571391554
      978-0571391554
      ISBN-10 0571391559
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      Poetry

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      He told me about some bloke who was sick and then got well by placing a poem by William Blake in his shirt pocket . . .

      Heading for the West Country by train, an actor takes the scenic route from Waterloo to spend a weekend with an old friend. He recalls staying there one summer with his late partner Michael, another actor. Glad to be alive but uncertain of his future, he shares stories and his thoughts about Shakespeare, friends, his career and the trials of his own health.

      Richard Nelson''s funny and compelling monologue opened at Hampstead Theatre, London, in March 2024.

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