If you have read my previous post then you will know that I have not read any books this year of great pith and moment, nor any that the Glitterati would acknowledge. You will also know that this worries me not a jot.
But then in Novemberf I read Shakespeare:the Man who pays the Rent. Judi Dench in conversation discussing her roles over the years and her take on the characters. I was bowled over totally by this wonderful book and, if I was Minister of Education, I would ensure that a copy of this was on the desk of every single teacher in the land who is trying to inculcate the marvels of Shakespeare into young minds.
It is simply glorious. Here is the link to my thoughts of just a few weeks ago.
