That's a lovely tribute, Nigel.
I met Richard a couple of years ago too, when an actor called Donald Pelmear recited a great many of the 87 poems in The Idle Demon. It was an amazing feat and Richard must have been very proud, sitting quietly in the audience. I had the book in my hand and followed Donald as he performed; he was almost word perfect, with maybe just the occasional 'and' instead of 'but' or something!
It was an event I will always remember, and I'm SO grateful to Steve for acquainting us with RPL.
Jayne
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