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About The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

I am a retired actor, although to be honest I only retired because I wasn't getting any work and the option of becoming an unemployed actor/waiter at my age was ludicrous, especially as my waiting skills are non-existent. Having said I’m retired, I don’t think there really is such a thing as a retired actor for I am still available for work, I just don’t have an agent or any connections with regards to obtaining any worthwhile work. I have over the years done student films when there is nothing else available, always low paid (if at all) the only incentive was always the promised copy of the finished film for your show reel which nine times out of ten always failed to materialise. I spent many years looking after my aged mother who had dementia, hence the lack of acting work but shortly after her death I was lucky enough to run into an ex-girlfriend of many years ago and our romance blossomed once again, resulting in us getting married in 2013. My move to the countryside inspired me to write The Diary of a Country Bumpkin which tells of my continuing dilemmas in dealing with the rigors of the countryside from the unexpectedly large number of pollens, fungal moulds and hay products waiting to attack the unsuspecting townie. I enjoy writing, see my play Dulce Et Decorum Est Pro Patria Mori on The Wireless Theatre Company, The Plays Wot I Wrote and The Battle of Barking Creek both available on Amazon.co.uk and am very fond of classic cars so my ideal occupation would be acting in a film I had written set in the 1930s/40s, we live in hopes. I am delighted to say that since venturing to the countryside where space is not quite the premium it is in town, I have due to the availability of two double garages acquired more classic cars to form a small collection the pride of which are a 1947 Bentley Mk VI and a 2000 Bentley Arnage. My various blogs and websites are continually evolving and I’m sure that by following the appropriate links you will find something which will edify or amuse.

DONALD TRUMP’S BOOKS.

Posted on 24/02/2021 by The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

I was somewhat surprised at the number of books Mr Trump has written or had written for him, especially as I seem to recollect that during his time as President he used to sign everything with a large crayon, a … Continue reading →

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MR TRUMP’S TAX RETURNS

Posted on 23/02/2021 by The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

I see there is a bit of a hoo-ha concerning Mr Trumps Tax Returns as it seems he will have to declare them to all and sundry and by all accounts it is about time. There will obviously be much … Continue reading →

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HARRY AND MEGAN STRIPPED OF PATRONAGES.

Posted on 20/02/2021 by The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

Rather sadly Harry and Megan have confirmed their decision to permanently step down as working royals which means they have been stripped of their patronages which they are entitled to whilst being full time members of the Royal Family. As … Continue reading →

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PRESIDENT BIDEN’S LUCKY ESCAPE.

Posted on 18/02/2021 by The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

I have of late been taking more interest in American Politics since Mr Trump lost the election and his incitement to riot speech and all the other rather bizarre events of recent times. Yesterday I saw that President Biden was … Continue reading →

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FACEBOOK FRIEND REQUEST.

Posted on 16/02/2021 by The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

I occasionally receive friend requests from young ladies on Facebook, most of whom might best be described as not perhaps the most demure of the female species but none the less I’m sure they must have a warm heart as … Continue reading →

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MR DONALD TRUMP’S IMPEACHMENT.

Posted on 14/02/2021 by The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

I was at first not going to write anything about the events leading up to and the conclusion of Mr Donald Trump’s impeachment, mostly because I was so dumbfounded by it all I was almost lost for words, however I … Continue reading →

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A MAN ENTERED A BAR.

Posted on 14/02/2021 by The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

I have just been told that one of my poems, A Man Entered a Bar, has been selected for inclusion in the anthology The Short of it which is due to be published in the next few months.

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CHILDBIRTH IN THE 60’S.

Posted on 06/02/2021 by The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

I was recently on Facebook and came across a site called Totally Sixties 1960 to 1969 where someone had asked the question; Did men play a big part in childbirth of their partner in 60s like nowadays ? As someone … Continue reading →

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HARRY AND EDNA ON THE WIRELESS.

Posted on 03/02/2021 by The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

Some time ago I had the privilege to appear on The Harry and Edna Show on the Wireless, they just sent me a link to a podcast of the show which I was delighted to receive and prompted me to … Continue reading →

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THE GOVERNMENT LEVELLING UP THE NORTH SOUTH DIVIDE.

Posted on 27/01/2021 by The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

The Government has continually talked about levelling up the North South divide and is endeavouring to do so by ploughing vast sums of money into massive infrastructure projects to benefit the North such as HS2. I must say I am … Continue reading →

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