Re: Melbourne trains perhaps could use this idea

[paul@xenu.ee.mu.oz.au (Paul Dwerryhouse)]

"Lineman" <grime@sympac.no spam com.au> writes:

>A rail company in northern England has appointed a poet-in-residence to
>inspire passengers and staff on its trains. Ian McMillan will write and give
>recitals - but has promised he will not be a nuisance to those hoping for a
>peaceful journey.

Errm... how can you recite poetry on a train and _not_ be a nuisance?

Either you're making noise or you're not...

[I hope no-one tries this here. The announcements by drivers and the
 recordings played on trams are annoying enough...]

Cheers,

Paul.


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Paul Dwerryhouse                                        paul@xenu.ee.mu.oz.au
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