Head in the Clouds: Memories and Reflections

Head in the Clouds is the long-awaited sequel to Boyd Clack’s acclaimed first memoir, Kisses Sweeter Than Wine. Made up of 100 Facebook posts, the book blends prose with selected poems to share tales from the stage, from the Welsh valleys, and from the founder of The League of Middle-Aged Destroyed Men. Boyd examines the merits of snail racing, suggests what to say when meeting an ugly baby, and explores ageing, love, and death. His reflections are based on years of observing the common beauty found in people, animals, and trees all of which form what he calls "The River of Souls."

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Head in the Clouds: Memories and Reflections

Head in the Clouds is the long-awaited sequel to Boyd Clack’s acclaimed first memoir, Kisses Sweeter Than Wine. Made up of 100 Facebook posts, the book blends prose with selected poems to share tales from the stage, from the Welsh valleys, and from the founder of The League of Middle-Aged Destroyed Men. Boyd examines the merits of snail racing, suggests what to say when meeting an ugly baby, and explores ageing, love, and death. His reflections are based on years of observing the common beauty found in people, animals, and trees all of which form what he calls "The River of Souls."

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Head in the Clouds: Memories and Reflections

Head in the Clouds: Memories and Reflections

by Boyd Clack
Head in the Clouds: Memories and Reflections

Head in the Clouds: Memories and Reflections

by Boyd Clack

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Overview

Head in the Clouds is the long-awaited sequel to Boyd Clack’s acclaimed first memoir, Kisses Sweeter Than Wine. Made up of 100 Facebook posts, the book blends prose with selected poems to share tales from the stage, from the Welsh valleys, and from the founder of The League of Middle-Aged Destroyed Men. Boyd examines the merits of snail racing, suggests what to say when meeting an ugly baby, and explores ageing, love, and death. His reflections are based on years of observing the common beauty found in people, animals, and trees all of which form what he calls "The River of Souls."


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781912681457
Publisher: Parthian Books
Publication date: 02/01/2020
Pages: 184
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Boyd Clack is an actor, writer and singer-songwriter from Wales. Best known in Wales as creator, writer, leading actor in long running BAFTA winning and nominated TV Sit Com’s Satellite City and High Hopes, he trained at The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama receiving Best Actor award. Boyd continues to act and write and says he will do so until the shutters come down and the shop is closed. Boyd Clack is an actor, writer, and singer-songwriter from Wales. He trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.

Table of Contents

Childhood 1

Wales 21

Acting 43

Ageing 67

Animal Friends 81

Pop Culture 93

Decorum 101

Love & Loss 111

Anthropology 131

Depression 139

God of Nothing 149

The League of Middle Aged Destroyed Men 159

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