John Simpson
John Simpson rules
I first met John Simpson when i was about 2. It was in Zambia, something to do with Reuters (the news agency). I think my mum worked for them or something.
Fast forward a few hundred months, and the 2003 Birmingham Book Festival. Mr Simpson was giving a reading from his latest book, and my ex-girlfriend was working for the company that organised the events, so i was there helping out.
The reading was brilliant, all about his experiences in war-torn countries. Afterwards he signed books and chatted to the people that came; he must of been there for about three hours.
I went last, and casually mentioned the name of a man my mum told me to. His face brightened, and we chatted about Zambia for a bit.
This entry isn't funny, nor very informative. It's just to let you know that John Simpson is a lovely, lovely man.
I first met John Simpson when i was about 2. It was in Zambia, something to do with Reuters (the news agency). I think my mum worked for them or something.
Fast forward a few hundred months, and the 2003 Birmingham Book Festival. Mr Simpson was giving a reading from his latest book, and my ex-girlfriend was working for the company that organised the events, so i was there helping out.
The reading was brilliant, all about his experiences in war-torn countries. Afterwards he signed books and chatted to the people that came; he must of been there for about three hours.
I went last, and casually mentioned the name of a man my mum told me to. His face brightened, and we chatted about Zambia for a bit.
This entry isn't funny, nor very informative. It's just to let you know that John Simpson is a lovely, lovely man.
posted by dr at 3:24 PM
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