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Barack Obama – The Audacity of Hope
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‘The audacity of hope’
The teddy bear that often features in my films belongs to my son Andrew. The bear is called Hale Bopp, and is named after the comet that was trailing a … Continue reading ‘The audacity of hope’
Guy Scott, President of Zambia [2014 – 2015]
My uncle, Guy Lindsay Scott [first cousin of my grandfather] became Africa’s only white president on the death of President Sata on the 28th October 2014. He was in office … Continue reading Guy Scott, President of Zambia [2014 – 2015]
Raised by the people of Scotland
Crowd-funding is nothing new. The Martyrs’ monument was funded by public subscriptions to redress the events of 50 years previously when five Scots were transported for sedition. Their speaking up … Continue reading Raised by the people of Scotland
“Let it go” No, Never.
Freedom to speak-up: an abiding principle for me. “Let it go”? No, never. I will always speak-up politely and respectfully – and when necessary – persistently so. “Let it go”: … Continue reading “Let it go” No, Never.