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Brian’s writing and favourite books
Brian answers questions about Cardboard Cowboys and his future writing plans.
  1. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  2. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  14. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  15. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  16. Boogie Woogie Buggy
    01:41
    Boogie Woogie Buggy
  17. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  18. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  19. Feather reading
    06:20
    Feather reading
  20. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  21. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  22. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
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