tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32570460.post1302373113796953905..comments2024-03-13T07:34:24.149+00:00Comments on The Age of Uncertainty: Derek - the Paracetamol YearsSteerforthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07627936539372313828noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32570460.post-9305939687723276872010-08-25T09:27:43.151+00:002010-08-25T09:27:43.151+00:00That is an inspired observation by Modern Life is ...That is an inspired observation by Modern Life is Rubbish re the echoes of both Kenneth Williams and Joe Orton in the writing.<br /><br />I find it unbearably sad that Derek seemingly bowed to pressure to forsake the only outlet that was probably keeping him sane - his writing, and am sure he suffered greatly as a result. You would have thought at the very least he could have found a quiet corner in one of the places he officiated, if not at home.<br /><br />Most definitely ill health is often caused by repressed emotions, though he was undoubtedly under a great deal of stress as well from all his family demands - except for that one demand he really craved - the one his wife decided she could no longer provide for whatever reason, though doubtless the mother-in-law's presence acted as a pretty powerful contraceptive.The Poet Laura-eatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07779308486569849157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32570460.post-53325266148261785292010-08-24T21:07:31.355+00:002010-08-24T21:07:31.355+00:00P.S. - Mrs Jones - if you interview the Bearded La...P.S. - Mrs Jones - if you interview the Bearded Lady, I'll have to reciprocate with the Dancing Man ;)Steerforthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627936539372313828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32570460.post-59976005125090073552010-08-24T21:05:22.574+00:002010-08-24T21:05:22.574+00:00She seems to be quite indulgent towards her fans, ...She seems to be quite indulgent towards her fans, so I hope you'll pluck up the courage.Steerforthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627936539372313828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32570460.post-16593638372294915062010-08-24T17:13:10.173+00:002010-08-24T17:13:10.173+00:00Oh, on a side note, I had a sighting of Brenda The...Oh, on a side note, I had a sighting of Brenda The Bearded Lady of Guildford today, having a bit of a sit down on a chair inside the entrance to Marks and Spencers. She's looking well, was dressed in black and I think sporting a short haircut (although it may have been tied back) and, as always, her magnificent beard. I wish I had the courage to just go and say hello...Mrs Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289121990808465890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32570460.post-43499252013041797342010-08-23T22:46:08.899+00:002010-08-23T22:46:08.899+00:00Wow, so claustrophobic. I'm off to the wide op...Wow, so claustrophobic. I'm off to the wide open spaces....Shelleyhttp://dustbowlpoetry.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32570460.post-75208960308663139762010-08-23T18:23:07.037+00:002010-08-23T18:23:07.037+00:00I'm reserving judgement until I've read Br...I'm reserving judgement until I've read Brenda's diaries.Steerforthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627936539372313828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32570460.post-2766732219905636892010-08-23T18:07:46.291+00:002010-08-23T18:07:46.291+00:00Poor poor Derek. He seems to have chafed under the...Poor poor Derek. He seems to have chafed under the restrictions of his job -- his religion -- his repressed (and depressed) wife Brenda. What a sad waste of his dreams and talents!<br /><br />I guess you would have to say Derek's life is a cautionary tale, encouraging us to stand up for ourselves and make better use of our talents and time whilst we are here on earth.<br /><br />May he have found the peace and fulfillment in the heavenly kingdrom that he failed to find here.<br /><br />Canadian ChickadeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32570460.post-80747482689060654652010-08-23T09:45:41.960+00:002010-08-23T09:45:41.960+00:00Don't worry - there's a lot more Derek to ...Don't worry - there's a lot more Derek to come. I've gone for the Tarrantino <i>Pulp Fiction</i> narrative structure rather than a chronological one ;)Steerforthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627936539372313828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32570460.post-70355583791474453692010-08-23T09:10:03.632+00:002010-08-23T09:10:03.632+00:00NOOOOOO! It can't end there - there MUST be m...NOOOOOO! It can't end there - there MUST be more Derek, there MUST!Mrs Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289121990808465890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32570460.post-63344086751370222482010-08-23T05:50:28.266+00:002010-08-23T05:50:28.266+00:00One of the many interesting things about these dia...One of the many interesting things about these diaries is the disconnect between the text and the photos. Reading his entries you'd assume Derek to be a rather unassuming, querulous individual, but he's in fact quite dashing.The Parrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294135126053849897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32570460.post-77867797070022772162010-08-23T05:27:37.850+00:002010-08-23T05:27:37.850+00:00He was absolutely right about the burly sons of Sa...He was absolutely right about the burly sons of Satan.The Parrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294135126053849897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32570460.post-19643555665741194702010-08-22T22:45:16.481+00:002010-08-22T22:45:16.481+00:00Increasing shades of Orton and Kenneth Williams no...Increasing shades of Orton and Kenneth Williams now as time moves on.Grey Areahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18240869670530738753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32570460.post-83970646104627469362010-08-22T21:22:47.424+00:002010-08-22T21:22:47.424+00:00So that's where he was. Thanks Martin - anothe...So that's where he was. Thanks Martin - another piece of the Derek jigsaw fits into place.Steerforthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627936539372313828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32570460.post-17374522198520561892010-08-22T21:11:36.605+00:002010-08-22T21:11:36.605+00:00From the photograph, it seems that Derek and I hav...From the photograph, it seems that Derek and I have trodden the same path. See my post, <a href="http://square-sunshine.blogspot.com/2010/07/description-medication.html" rel="nofollow">Description Medication</a>Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494219959077922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32570460.post-15177287873739642472010-08-22T20:38:57.564+00:002010-08-22T20:38:57.564+00:00So much to read...I like!So much to read...I like!Wusel's...https://www.blogger.com/profile/03319803200905697054noreply@blogger.com