Early Ruminations on Edinburgh, the Fringe & so on
August 4, 2009
Arrived in Edinburgh yesterday. Went directly to tech rehearsal. Was, as usual, driven to point of insanity by experience of standing completely still while lights of varying temperatures shone across my apparently un-cooperative features. Idly began composing opening chapters of a weighty novel concerning a poor Latvian bin liner’s attempts to deal with consciousness, brought about by freak radiation, in a post Communist society. Noticed a floating bit of fluff and completely forgot aforesaid chapters. In fit of creative despair, joined cast for festive drink. Read more
Difficulties Overcome. Thus Far.
August 1, 2009
Awoke in kitchen sink. Unpleasant, but not unexpected, as remembered had attempted to do the washing up last night. A grave error. Consulted large scar running down arm and observed that the dishes had evidently found my intentions dishonourable. Weak from blood loss, sallied forth to coffee shop for rest and recuperation and a cigarette. Got rained on, which was appreciated in lieu of a shower. Read more
EIF: 14 August-6 September
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