Radio is very popular [in Britain], but it doesn't connect us in the same way. It seems to have this community function.
John GimletteI find the public reaction to writing - it's fascinating in this modern age. Of course people are able to interact with me and email me, and I get quite a few I suppose.
John GimletteWhat I really like about Cuba is that you can go into a local bar in a provincial town and you'll get jazz played at the highest standard - played often a cappella, or certainly with no amplification or whatever. Even if you are not knowledgeable about music, and I am not, you can find yourself really enjoying it.
John GimletteLawrence Millman is a favorite writer of mine. He did a travels on the trail of the Vikings.
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