Once again Mary has invited some of her favourite members of the prominentii to submit queries for her consideration.
From Toby Young
Q. I am a theatre critic currently appearing in a one-man show in the West End. Not surprisingly, several of my colleagues have been less than generous about my performance. One in particular, a man I’ve always had a very congenial relationship with, was absolutely vicious, saying he hoped I’d leave the country. When I resume my duties as a critic, I’ll inevitably bump into this man two or three times a week and I’m not sure how to behave. Should I just pretend I didn’t read his review and greet him in the normal manner? Or should I abandon all attempts to maintain friendly relations?
A. When you resume your duties, break the ice instantly by rushing across to say ‘I’m so sorry you got all that stick over my play.’
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