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On the Casting Couch

Oh, whoa whoa whoa!
The ho ho ho,
Of last Xmas

The bitter snow,
The frost,
All that money lost
In market compost!
I dream of a farm,
Somewhere warm,
With olive groves,
And tomato bread
with garlic cloves.

A hacienda tickled in sea breeze,
The afternoon under shaded trees.

I walk through terraces of vines,
Ancient earth tilled
under clear blue skies
By the fingers of sleeping Gods,
And dancing Señoritas.

Instead.
Back in the real world to dread…
Fickle politicians
And plebs.

Imperfections.
And infections.
A cough like an ape,
and work too late.

Gentlemen!
Fight back
Against the inevitable heart attack!
Less port and oyster,
Slow gin and bitter.

Shoot and fish,
Climb the Hindu Kish
And ride across Spain;
Ignore the rain.

Pass me my pick, George.
There are mountains to climb –
Not for us to whine.

They smile and walk on
towards the mist.

– Unknown Sherpa




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Finch’s Quarterly Review Issue 6



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Nick Foulkes, Charles Finch, Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis, Patrick Mavros, Richard E Grant, Kate Lenahan, Astrid Muñoz, Doktor Bühlbecker, Emma Greenwell, Mathew Modine, Gael Boglione, Andrea Riva, Graydon Carter, Jean Baptiste, Emma Thompson, Saffron Aldridge, Maya Even, Sir Terence Conran, Adam Dawtrey, John Malkovich, Colum McCann, Ion Trewin, Simon Mills, Charles Saumarez Smith, Michael Bracewell and Wim Delvoye.

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Articles from Finch’s Quarterly Review Issue 6 that also appear on finchsquarterly.com
An Organic Process An Organic Process
4 March 2010
Gael Boglione revels in her rural surroundings and relates the organic growth of Petersham Nurseries

All is Calm… All is Calm…
4 March 2010
John Malkovich settles down with an unsettling selection of Christmas reads

A Life at Steak A Life at Steak
26 February 2010
Astrid Muñoz hoofs it to Argentina to improve her riding skills and indulge in superior steak

The Power of the Invisible Sun The Power of the Invisible Sun
12 February 2010
Saffron Aldridge on the remarkable work of Bobby Sager

Lights, Camera, Inaction Lights, Camera, Inaction
5 February 2010
Richard E Grant on the trials of filming Wah-Wah in Swaziland

Norman’s Conquest Norman’s Conquest
29 January 2010
Colum McCann celebrates the style of the multifaceted Norman Mailer

Sweet Talking Woman Sweet Talking Woman
15 January 2010
Emma Greenwell is already handsome and clever. With her star quality she should also soon be rich

My Restaurant Rules My Restaurant Rules
15 January 2010
Sir Terence Conran knows the secret ingredients for creating a perfect restaurant

Oh Commie All Ye Faithful Oh Commie All Ye Faithful
8 January 2010
Mathew Modine on the possibility that Jesus was a cool commie

Emma’s African Diaries Emma’s African Diaries
4 January 2010
Emma Thompson on why she is an ambassador for ActionAid

Presents of Mind Presents of Mind
18 December 2009
Nick Foulkes’ Christmas message, à la Queen Elizabeth, to Finch’s loyal subjects



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