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Ben Aitken

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Ben Aitken was born under Thatcher, grew to 6ft then stopped, and is an Aquarius. He is the author of six books: Dear Bill Bryson, A Chip Shop in Poznan (a Times bestseller), The Gran Tour ('Both moving and hilarious', Spectator), The Marmalade Diaries, Here Comes the Fun and Shitty Breaks. ...more

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Ben Aitken Gosh, Desmond, sorry for the late response. In short, no. One can only cling on to the coattails of genius for so long. My next book is about working …moreGosh, Desmond, sorry for the late response. In short, no. One can only cling on to the coattails of genius for so long. My next book is about working in a fish and chip shop in Poland. Bryson is nowhere to be seen. That's out in July. In any case, thanks for your question. (less)
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The Marmalade Diaries: The ...

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A Chip Shop in Poznań

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The Gran Tour: Travels with...

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Dear Bill Bryson: Footnotes...

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Here Comes the Fun: A Year ...

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Here Comes the Fun: A Journ...

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“Over dinner, we mostly talk about Henry being gone a year. I tell her what someone told me in Italy: that grief is fruitful because it gives perspective and a sense of scale. Winnie says that's bollocks. Says that loss begets fear of loss. Says she likes the spare ribs though.”
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“She says there's been a few drops of snow in Yorkshire so the BBC are calling it a White Christmas. I say that's like calling me a vegetarian because I eat peas twice a week.”
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“I ask what inscription she'd have on her headstone. She gives it some thought, then says, 'Was meant to be enjoying herself but polished the doorknob instead.”
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