Friday, September 07, 2007

I heart Lorraine Kelly




Some time ago I learnt that perky GMTV presenter Lorraine Kelly studied Russian at university, and in fact listed Crime and Punishment as one of her favourite books. So I sent her, via her agent, a copy of my book, A Gentle Axe, which features Porfiry Petrovich, the magistrate from Dostoevsky's masterpiece.

I thought nothing of it. But during my extended break from blogging, a letter arrived, with the London Television Centre frank mark on it. Of course, I got wildly excited, imagining insanely, that some producer wanted to buy the TV rights. I'd completely forgotten about sending the book to Ms Kelly.

Instead, and perhaps even better, the envelope contained the following letter:



Just in case you can't read that shot, it says that Lorraine really enjoyed my book and thinks Fyodor would have approved. You'll notice she also signed off with a kiss.

My wife thinks I've gone all starstruck. Well, maybe. But I still think it was a nice thing of her to do. I mean she even wrote the envelope herself.

And I just can't help wondering if Lorraine is mates with Richard and Judy.

6 comments:

Faye L. Booth said...

Hell yeah.

Nik Perring said...

Fantastic, Rog! Get in there!

Anonymous said...

That is a lovely thing to do! Taking the time for personal feedback, delivered in such a lovely way is a wonderful touch. And what a confidence boosting moment or six...

Anonymous said...

Brilliant Roger. I remember you saying you were going to do this, and it's excellent you received such a positive response.

Roger Morris said...

Thanks Faye, Nik, cfr and JB.

I was chuffed.

E.G. said...

What a result! I bet she passes it on to all her celeb mates...