Mar 25 2010
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I’m having dinner with Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott tonight!
My last Thursday in SLU. I should be “writing” but Derek Walcott will be launching his new collection of poems less than 10 minutes from my apt……
“The WORD ALIVE International Literary Festival will serve as a special tribute to St Lucian Nobel Laureate, Derek Walcott who celebrated his 80th birthday January 23 this year. Walcott has given the event his blessing and will use it to launch his new book White Egrets. The launch will be held during the opening event on Thursday (March 25) at 7:00 pm. Walcott will be introduced by Professor Emeritus Edward Baugh of Jamaica, hailed as the preeminent Walcott scholar. The evening will also feature a visual art exhibition by secondary school students with the poetry of Derek Walcott as its theme. Local film director Davina Lee will put on a video presentation as her interpretation of the work of several St. Lucian poets?
I woke up at 2am to do some work. I deserve a break huh. Okay, another break. The last 2 weeks of travelling was more than a break.
See story here
I am bursting with excitement!!!
