Rider on the storm and other bits and Barrett

Les Norton #10

by Robert G. Barrett

This is Les Norton at his worst and Robert G. Barrett at his best — as a columnist, feature writer and short-story teller. In this collection, as well as more great Les Norton stories, Robert G. Barrett offers his views on getting published, getting famous, getting the dole, and getting a date.

Genres: Audiobook

216 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1996

About the author

G’day.
You’ve no doubt read a lot of things about me and my books over the years written by other people. Well, this is the truth. I grew up in Bondi in Sydney, Australia. I went to Bondi Beach Public School then on to Randwick Boys High. I left school at 14, did a few odd jobs then a trade as a butcher, mainly in the Eastern suburbs before finally working as a boner in various meatworks around the inner city with two trips to Ross River meatworks at Townsville, Queensland thrown in. I gave up boning after a hindquarter fell on me tearing the tendons in my right arm. I always liked writing letters and reading, so while I was on worker’s compensation I did three writing courses at the WEA, Worker’s Education Authority.

Robert died of cancer at his home in Terrigal, New South Wales.

Reviews

[Tien]

Well um, definitely interesting bits in here though they crossed so many PC lines!

I wasn't sure whether I wanted to laugh & poke fun at everything or be horrified...

*be warned* is all I'm saying.

[Peter Metcalfe]

Alright i suppose.

[Corina]

another RGB CLASSIC !!