The Long Way Home: Jumaan Short

From dog to Dog Boy

Theo seems to have got some tips for his Dog-Boy character from my excellent, detailed description of Badge.  In fact I am quite astonished by his increasing ability to dribble, wag his tail, bark, bite, present puppy-dog eyes and pee in inappropriate places.  Some of these pedigree skills he didn't even need to work on.  What talent!

Susan as Old Mother is becoming remarkably good at falling asleep in uncomfortable places and having that wise sparkle in her eyes.  She always seems to know what's going to happen next and she's got a knack for comedy too - sometimes her skirt slowly drops to the floor, mid-speech.  How does she do that?

James and I in our many roles can do everything.  We can tell a great story, we can move entire houses with our bare hands, we can turn night in to day, bring life to puppets and occasionally remember when to speak and sing in tune all at the same time!

Well practice makes perfect, goodness me, what will we have achieved by next week?!