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2009-11-11

An Odd Boy: hoo doo

"Miss Elphinstone decided that I should recite solo where my Blues rhythm was evidently the operative mode. This was fantastic – it was something at which I could excel. Without knowing it, I started keeping time with my foot. This surprised Miss Elphinstone – but she decided it worked and eventually the whole class were clapping in time."

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