And how true is this:
There was a seed section at the back of the shop full of books about history and other deadly serious subjects. It seemed to be some sort of crèche for older men who had been left there while their wives had gone off shopping elsewhere.

Leonard was raised by his mother alone with cheerfully concealed difficulty, his father having died tragically during childbirth.

With one of the best opening lines ever…

I was at the Manchester one - some excellent comedians!

My wife and I have become massive fans of this song over the last few years. I’m guessing it’s an age thing. First heard it on 6 Music when Margaret Atwood included it in a playlist about her favourite songs.

Glad I tried an alternative strategy. Just guessing the last missing letter would have cost me dear

Wordle 1,370 5/6

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⬜🟩🟩🟩🟩
⬜🟩🟩🟩🟩
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Passable

Let’s hope she never tries this beauty. Makes Colmans seem weak

Just to clarify, I meant Yernited, not the Norn Irish rock legends from whence chirpy chappy van Morrissey (sic) came.

It was a wonderful show in Salford (spoiled only by THEM playing at home nearby), so I may well book early for disappointment at Buxton too!