John O'Farrell
@mrjohnofarrell
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Not posting here any more for obvious reason - now seekiing bluer skies. Will leave this dormant account here for archive and in case he self destructs soon.
Over at Blue Sky these days
Joined November 2011
This is a fantastic programme, loads of great support and advice from clever publishing people and also me.
Applications are now open for The London Library Emerging Writers Programme 2025/26!. Applications are free and close at 11am, Wednesday 26 February 2025. 📖 Find full details, guidelines, and FAQs here:
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Family Politics is available for 99p on Kindle right now if that is of any interest to you? It isn't? Oh, sorry, for bothering you.
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Despite being neither a celebrity nor a mastermind, I am appearing on this quiz show this evening. #CelebrityMastermind BBC2; 7.30pm. My specialised subject 'Who put the ram in the ramalamadingdong?'
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A worthy number one!.
1. Something Rotten.The Broadway hit made its UK premiere with @JasonManford leading an all-star cast to create a joyous experience & the most I laughed all year. You don’t have to be Nostradamus to see this show has a big future in the UK if it comes back.
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RT @theLDNstandard: 🎙#TheStandard podcast. 🤶Christmas Tales and Family Politics with author @mrjohnofarrell. 🎄. 🎧Listen here:. https://t.co/….
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Please sign this petition- the law needs changing and you can help make it happen.
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Our secret is not murdering writers.
The UK is to share its expertise on creative sectors including theatre, music and fashion in a bid to help Saudi Arabia become a leading cultural tourist attraction 👇
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I’m not sure my local Picturehouse have actually seen Elf. “Action/Thriller/Crime”
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RT @mrjohnofarrell: Christmas present idea for that person you don't want to spend too much on. I sign and dedicate a copy of my new paper….
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RT @PippaCrerar: Heidi Alexander’s appointment as transport secretary means the cabinet is now 100% state-educated for the first time in hi….
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Huge thanks to the US cast of Mrs Doubtfire who do their last performance of the American tour tonight after 427 shows. I will miss the laughter, the friendships, but most of all, the cheques.
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Just saw this compelling, highly original funny film. Huge congrats to @richpeppiatt and everyone involved.
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RT @carolecadwalla: 700+ journalists at Britain’s only liberal newspaper(s) believe that something has gone so profoundly wrong in their ow….
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RT @mrjohnofarrell: Another reminder that I am gradually migrating over to 🦋 - where I am johnofarrell and am much younger and better looki….
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I find it harder to write when the supervisor is watching me.
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What a beautiful tree. It was planted during the redevelopment of public space near where I live. I know local councillors worked hard to make that happen and I'm such a politics nerd, that I look at this beautiful tree and think - 'I love it when politics works this well.'
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RT @fjd_gough: Warm up your #MondayMorning with another dose of @fentonstevens' wholesome podcast @mytcpod. Listen to comedy writer @mrjoh….
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