Foreword to Fourth Edition
I am grateful to all of my friends who made comments on the first, second and third editions of this booklet. I do actually listen to what people say and in some cases I have taken their comments or criticisms on board.
Some people were kind in their responses. Others received my various thoughts graciously, albeit with politely disguised irritation. Some said nothing at all, which leaves me guessing.
I have revised and virtually doubled the text over the course of time. I have also corrected a number of minor errors and updated certain factual information.
Let me emphasise again that this booklet makes no pretensions to being either a literary or scholarly work. It is written in a conversational style.
As before, I take sole responsibility for all comments and interpretations in the booklet. If there are times when I sound harsh or critical, please bear in mind that the person whom I criticise most is myself.
This is my story, this is my song!
Alasdair Gordon
June 2016