The first time I interviewed Richard Demarco was in the late 1980s; we were walking up Edinburgh’s Royal Mile during the festival. He suddenly dropped to his knees, bowing profusely. An American tourist thought it was a street performance and took photographs. A Japanese tourist thought it was an American and took photographs. In fact, Richard was answering my question why he did not apply for grants from the Scottish Arts Council: “Because this is how they want me to make my application,” he explained.
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Interview: Richard Demarco on the Church, the arts, and the Edinburgh Festival
the first time i interviewed richard demarco was in the late 1980s; we were walking up edinburgh’s royal mile during the festival. he sudden...
JamesHastings
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