I have spent the past couple of weeks helping my mother settle in to her new flat in Amersham after 20 years in Mumbles, Swansea. But it's not the first time she has moved from South Wales to the South East. In 1951, Dad got a job in London. Among the mounds of superfluous paperwork that Mum brought with her from her old house, I have found a few gems - including letters my dad sent to my … [Read more...] about Letters from my father – remembering Bill Glick, 1926-2000
Storytelling
A “spesh” time when I played fast and loose with the English language
When I was a music journalist back in the Eighties I thought nothing of casually mangling the English language. In those days it was "hip" to use in-jokes, amusing abbreviations, shorthand, wordplay and made-up words to create a vernacular of belonging for the readers. I wince when I read some of the reviews I wrote because the way in which I expressed myself was very much of its time and seems … [Read more...] about A “spesh” time when I played fast and loose with the English language
One small step towards fulfilling a dream for my great-grandfather
I believe that the work I was born to do is to help people find their voice, find their message and find the story that only they can tell. But I’m not so good at helping myself. I often lose sight of my self-expression and creativity – and consequently my dreams. And that’s why I decided to attend Diane Leigh's Dream Team Experience workshop. Diane is one of the most focused and dynamic people I … [Read more...] about One small step towards fulfilling a dream for my great-grandfather
Nick Williams interviews me about the power of personal story
My good friend and mentor Nick Williams - author of many books including The Work We Were Born to Do - interviewed me about my work and why I believe in the power of story. In our conversation you'll discover: Why I think story is the fabric of life How we frame our life experience in story form How I help people become conscious of the story they're telling themselves How you can … [Read more...] about Nick Williams interviews me about the power of personal story
Steve Strange: memories of the man behind the make-up
There has been much debate over the years about the origin of the term The New Romantics. In his autobiography, Gary Kemp attributed it to Betty Page (my Eighties nom de plume). "Betty’s article was the first time I ever saw the phrase that would go on to name a youth movement. In Sounds that September 1980, she coined the name with the title: The New Romantics. It stuck." But there's no doubt … [Read more...] about Steve Strange: memories of the man behind the make-up
Seven things you might not know about me…
There's a Facebook meme going around at the moment that invites people to share seven things their friends might not know about them. I don't usually participate in these 'round robin' events, but this one appealed to the storyteller in me. The ones I've read so far have given me fascinating insights into my friends' lives, their adventures, experiences and escapades. I love it when people give … [Read more...] about Seven things you might not know about me…