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In the course of a long and successful career as a journalist and author, Paul Johnson has known a great deal of people. He advised Margaret Thatcher, counselled Princess Diana, had a drawing of him made by Ernest Hemingway and enjoyed the company of John Osborne, Arnold Wesker and Harold Pinter at Buckingham Palace. This is a collection of his personal experiences.
Synopsis
Presents author's experience of a complex variety of people who have contributed to our political, spiritual and cultural life.