Love, Poetry and Chocolate Haiku Winner

Over the course of this book tour – whether during our twenty-four hour train ride through the rockies or on a park bench in Halifax – I’ve been reading Starring Brian Linehan, a book offered to us writers in residence so graciously by the good folks at McClelland & Stewart. As a biography of the recently deceased Linehan by his good friend – and reputable entertainment writer – George Anthony, the book does a decent job of exploring the psyche of its lead. Linehan was one of Canada’s best celebrity interviewers and, as host of City Lights on the fledgling CityTv during the seventies, was able to meet (and develop strong personal bonds) with many of the most celebrated film stars of the era – from Martin Short to Clint Eastwood.