The Godfather: Peter Corris on listening to books
Some time ago I wrote a column about how my defective eyesight had pushed me first to big print books and then to e-books where I could blow up the font on my e-reader....
Read MoreSome time ago I wrote a column about how my defective eyesight had pushed me first to big print books and then to e-books where I could blow up the font on my e-reader....
Read MoreA couple of technologies employed by writers and journalists, and thought highly of at the time, have become obsolete in my lifetime. One that comes to mind is the...
Read MoreI love a good limerick. Recently I cooked up a couple for two of my grandsons: There once was a boy named Vin Who suddenly became very thin His mum said, ‘Eat more ‘Or...
Read MoreAFL players, and footballers in general, are not known for their wit and bons mots. An exception is Chris Judd, recently retired Carlton midfielder and former captain...
Read MoreI wrote in a previous column about my love of historical novels but, while scanning the History channel in search of something to watch, I realised with a new clarity...
Read MoreThe Olympic Games were held in Melbourne in November 1956 and I attended one session. I can’t remember how I managed this. I know I went after school because my student...
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