This has his Diaries from 2005 -2015 which take up the majority of this book. There are also some address's he has made, introductions to works and a play. But for me its all about the Diaries, they are an absolute delight. Observations and comments utterly understated but a point is always made and not a word is wasted.
Bennett states continually he is a very shy person and that he can go unnoticed even when he is the most well known person in the room. This obviously isn't true but it is how he feels. His personality has given him the ability to be a great observer and the only time he gets really exercised about anything is where the police are concerned,there is no love lost. I assume he has mentioned why in earlier Diaries but I can't remember the reason.
There are many entry's about theater people, plays and travel but there are equally as many about his neighbourhood shops,and his long time personal friends.
Anyway if you love Diaries these are some of the best going around. There are two earlier volumes going back over the previous years prior to 2005. These are as enjoyable as this selection.
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