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Editor’s note:
If, in addition to the
real time serialisation,

the extracts were
published in

geographically
appropriate papers
(Warhol in New York,

Orton in London)

65readerswouldnot
Serialise classic published diaries such as those by Joe
Orton, Andy Warhol or Anne Frank in daily newspapers.
The dates of publication should correspond to the date
of writing. If the diarist did not make entries for certain
days then there would be no publication. The changes in
the season and the impact of certain annual events
would possibly bring the reader to a much more

only get a unique empathetic appreciation of the diarist’s day-to-day life.

insight into the

writers’ lives over a David Owen
period of time but 2 November 2000

could also visit the

same locations on the
same days,

potentially meeting

66otherreaders.
Introduce a ratings system for churches. Churches
would be evaluated on the sincerity of the worship
offered; the warmth of welcome visitors could expect;
the church’s active involvement in the local society;
crèche facilities and such like. The most dynamic and
hospitable places of worship would then be entitled to
display their ‘five cross’ rating outside for all to see –

thus assisting the spiritually curious, or Christians new

to an area, in their choice of church. A detailed ‘Which

Church?’ report could be published annually.

Revd. Graham Peacock
3 November 2000