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Ruth Graham

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The United Kingdom

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Humor and Comedy, Memoir, Nonfiction

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Author of two books and a world away from the 'other' Ruth Graham (daughter or preaceher Billy Graham); stand-up comedy taught this Ruth the art of observation, and how to turn it into relatable stories. These then found their way into one-woman shows, and short sketches, aimed at tv variety shows in the 1990s.
A short stint working on cruise liners then followed; and a whole random list of other jobs and skills. Depending on your viewpoint, this is a stellar career, or a hiding to nothing. But either way - it's given her much material to draw upon.
Based in the West Midlands, Ruth makes her living as a full-time professional celebrant, as chronicled in her hilarious and touching memoirs.
In her spare time, just like Ed Sheeran's song, she pl ...more

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Ruth Graham Take a break and do something completely different. Or meditate - really allow yourself some time out. Ideas come in 'the gap' between thoughts. But t…moreTake a break and do something completely different. Or meditate - really allow yourself some time out. Ideas come in 'the gap' between thoughts. But there's a difference between writer's block, and writer's constipation - when the ideas are there but they're not flowing. That's when you have to sit and push them out!(less)

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Ruth Graham It's an outlet for your thoughts and feelings, available 24/7.…moreIt's an outlet for your thoughts and feelings, available 24/7.(less)

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	A Thousand Goodbyes: The Surprising Life Of A Funeral Celebrant 4.34 avg rating — 87 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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