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I don't want to sound like a star struck groupie here but honestly Ms Clark's story has inspired me beyond words. From holding a radio broadcast at bayonet point to typing a 1 hour play without the letter 'n' on the typewriter this woman didn't let anything get in the way of her reaching her goal. Determined, ambitions and passionate are words I would use to describe this amazing author. This memoir is initially based upon the author's experiences as the writer of African radio and television programmes, some voluntary and others to order, or perhaps it would be better to say 'as ordered'. As usual Lucinda's humorous, self-deprecating, easy style flows carrying the reader along with her as she embarks upon a number of 'adventures' in the radio and television world: finding herself not only writing the programmes but also having to produce, organise and carry out most of the support work; eventually, managing her own video production company; and regularly writing for magazines. Throughout the author's versatility is in clear evidence though she is no way boastful or arrogant about her abilities. Nonetheless, the reader will be impressed by her multiple and varied competences and proficiency: she was also a school teacher for much of the time. The book focuses on the author's fledgling career in the media, starting in Libya, and moving on to South Africa. Along the way, there are all manner of strange rules and regulations that need to be followed - from the early days in radio, taking care not to play records from a banned lists of artists that may offend for political reasons, to later television productions, where things must be painted in a positive light.

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Lucinda E Clarke has been a professional writer for the last 30 years, scripting for both radio and television. She's had numerous articles published in several magazines and currently writes a monthly column in a local publication. She once had her own newspaper column, until the newspaper closed down, but says this was not her fault! She has won over 20 awards for scripting, directing, concept and producing, and had two educational text books published. Sadly these did not make her the fortune she dreamed of, to allow her to live in the manner to which she would like to be accustomed. Lucinda has also worked on radio - on one occasion with a bayonet at her throat - appeared on television and met and interviewed some of the world's top leaders. She set up and ran her own video production company, producing a variety of programmes, from advertisements to corporate to drama documentaries on a vast range of subjects. Altogether she has lived in eight different countries, run the 'worst riding school in the world, ' and cleaned toilets to bring the money in. When she handled her own divorce, Lucinda made legal history in South Africa. She gives occasional talks and lectures to special interest groups and finds retirement the most exhausting time of her life so far; but says there is still so much to see and do, she is worried she won't have time to fit it all in.

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