|
|
Article: The write stuff; With the Hay festival under way, Lorne Jackson enjoys a few poker-faced exchanges with its driving force.
- Article from:
- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- May 22, 2009
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2009 Birmingham Post & Mail Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
Byline: Lorne Jackson
am attempting to discuss the delights of poker with Peter Florence. But it's no deal.
Peter declines, time after time, to reveal his cards to me.
"Is it true you launched the Hay Festival from the winnings of a poker game?" I ask.
"Some of the money came directly from that, yes," he answers, brusquely.