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Russell Baker: a gift ‘for fooling around with words’

Posted on January 23, 2019 by admin

By Ray Bennett LONDON – The great New York Times columnist Russell Baker, who has died aged 93, was one of my journalistic heroes and when I interviewed him in 1989 he turned out to be everything I’d hoped. He … Continue reading →

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In praise of Coffee Crisp, the great Canadian candy bar

Posted on July 2, 2009 by admin

The best candy bar in the world is (tragically) very hard to find in the U.K. Whenever I am in Canada, the one thing I always make sure to bring back to the U.K. is a bunch of candy bars … Continue reading →

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Movie star Van Johnson dies at 92

Posted on December 13, 2008 by admin

By Ray Bennett LONDON – Colourful and self-deprecating American character actor Van Johnson, who has died aged 92, was never a great actor but he always gave good value when he stopped by the American TV talk shows. He gave … Continue reading →

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