Thanks, Max. Unfortunately too close to today's truth. I wrote it directly
'onto canvas' so no doubt there are changes worth making. I'd be interested
in your version and thoughts on lineation.
It was the first telephone interview I've had - across three towns, two
campuses and five staff and one applicant. Daunting. I was a bit dull and
off my game, but I do have all the credentials for the job, so fingers
crossed - the door is not closed yet.
Andrew
On 30/01/2008, Max Richards <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Brilliant anecdote, Andrew, even if lineation a bit ragged.
> Best from Max
>
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> On 30/1/08 6:33 PM, "andrew burke" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> > He tells everyone he can take it
> > in his stride - a conference call interview with
> > the dean, the HOD, an associate prof
> > and sundry underlings - then
> > betrays himself in the night
> > dreaming of himself naked and drunk
> > at a cocktail party
> > brushing his sweaty frame against
> > silk dresses and Italian suits
> > only to find Rufus his favourite dog,
> > a golden retriever dead sixteen years,
> > dirty and dusty, broken of
> > spirit and one leg, crouching
> > on the verandah like a wounded waif ...
> >
> > The phone rings.
> > He clears his throat and answers.
> > It's the panel. They are a desert away
> > and he is hungover from his dream.
> > The interview staggers between
> > history and logic, ethics and practice.
> > 'Well, thank you for giving us your time,'
> > the dean politely finishes. 'Human resources
> > will contact you in
> > the near future.' And, like a Greek chorus
> > of kookaburras, the panelists
> > (five) all chirp their goodbyes.
> > He laughs and hangs up. A roasted almond
> > is small reward but his diet
> > won't take more. The mail delivers
> > new bills and glossy junk mail.
> > His grand-daughter wants
> > 'old peoples' programmes on TV.
> > He laughs and hangs on to
> > her freshness, her energy.
> >
>
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Andrew
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