[Shaun J. Russell]

Originally Posted by John Whitworth

I can't agree with you about Holly, Andrew. The Sphere is poorer without him. Perhaps his hide is not as tough as mine. I don't care what anybody says. Well almost anybody.

I miss Holly too. He was probably my favorite poet here, which is saying a lot. The 'Sphere IS poorer without him.

That said, it was ultimately his decision to leave, and it is true that he offered very little in terms of criticism to other poets. I want him back, but he would need to show some more quid pro quo.