We Can Be Heroes with Paul Burston
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<p>Author Paul Burston is joined by special guests from the worlds of books, music, activism and the performing arts to pay tribute to the people who've helped shape their lives and discuss what heroism means to them. </p><br><p>Guests include David McAlmont, Louise Beech, Susie Boyt, Bernardine Evaristo, Jason Ford, David Hodge, Juno Roche, Fat Tony, Adele Anderson and Joelle Taylor.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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January 21, 2023
We Can Be Heroes : Ty Jeffries
<p>Today's guest is the shape-shifting man behind the singing sensation known as <a href="https://www.misshopesprings.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Miss Hope Springs</a> – Ty Jeffries.</p><br><p>The son of actor, director and screenwriter Lionel Jeffries, Ty was drawn to show business from an early age.</p><br><p>A singer-songwriter who describes himself as very shy, he created Hope as a character to present his songs on his behalf.</p><br><p>His heroes, heroines and influences include Jim Bailey, David Bowie, Joan Crawford and Greta Garbo.</p><br><p>Miss Hope Springs will be performing at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/polari-in-heaven-tickets-468986670757" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Polari in Heaven</a> on Feb 22. Use promo code 'WCBH' for £3 off ticket price.</p><br><p>Paul Burston's memoir <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/We-Can-Be-Heroes-Survivors/dp/1662501056/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TCTN6AD6KOYY&keywords=we+can+be+heroes+paul+burston" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We Can Be Heroes</a> will be published by Little A and is available to preorder now from Amazon and all good bookshops.</p><br><p>Image by <a href="http://www.markwardel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark Wardel</a> aka Trademark.</p><br><p>If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast, you might enjoy the Paul Burston newsletter, where you'll find the latest updates on my books, offers and competitions. Sign up <a href="https://www.paulburston.net/contact-8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
January 2, 2023
We Can Be Heroes : Matthew Hodson
<p>Today's guest is HIV/AIDS educator, activist, actor and king of the gym selfie Matthew Hodson.</p><br><p>Matthew is Executive Director of the international HIV information charity aidsmap and former Chief Executive of the activist charity Gay Men Fighting AIDS.</p><br><p>Matthew's heroes include Jodie Foster, Toyah Wilcox, Derek Jarman and Peter Tatchell.</p><br><p>Paul Burston's memoir <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/We-Can-Be-Heroes-Survivors/dp/1662501056/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TCTN6AD6KOYY&keywords=we+can+be+heroes+paul+burston" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We Can Be Heroes</a> will be published by Little A and is available to preorder now from Amazon and all good bookshops.</p><br><p>Image by <a href="http://www.markwardel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark Wardel</a> aka Trademark.</p><br><p>If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast, you might enjoy the Paul Burston newsletter, where you'll find the latest updates on my books, offers and competitions. Sign up <a href="https://www.paulburston.net/contact-8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
December 14, 2022
We Can Be Heroes : Sue Tilley
<p>Today's guest is author, artist and artist's muse Sue Tilley.</p><br><p>Sometimes known as Big Sue, she was close friends with Leigh Bowery and wrote the <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leigh-Bowery-Life-Times-Icon/dp/034069310X" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">official biography</a> of the designer and performer, who died in 1994.</p><br><p>She also famously posed for Lucian Freud. The portrait, Benefits Supervisor Sleeping, became the most expensive painting by a living artist.</p><br><p>Now based in St Leonards, Sue continues to paint, run art classes, produce T shirts and help keep Leigh's legacy alive.</p><br><p>Sue's heroes include Bowery, actor Drew Barrymore, filmmaker Baillie Walsh and fellow artist Rui Miguel Leitao Ferriera.</p><br><p>Paul Burston's memoir <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/We-Can-Be-Heroes-Survivors/dp/1662501056/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TCTN6AD6KOYY&keywords=we+can+be+heroes+paul+burston" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We Can Be Heroes</a> will be published by Little A and is available to preorder now from Amazon and all good bookshops.</p><br><p>Image by <a href="http://www.markwardel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark Wardel</a> aka Trademark.</p><br><p>If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast, you might enjoy the Paul Burston newsletter, where you'll find the latest updates on my books, offers and competitions. Sign up <a href="https://www.paulburston.net/contact-8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is We Can Be Heroes with Paul Burston?
<p>Author Paul Burston is joined by special guests from the worlds of books, music, activism and the performing arts to pay tribute to the people who've helped shape their lives and discuss what heroism means to them. </p><br><p>Guests include David McAlmont, Louise Beech, Susie Boyt, Bernardine Evaristo, Jason Ford, David Hodge, Juno Roche, Fat Tony, Adele Anderson and Joelle Taylor.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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