Orwell that ends well, 47 steps in 47 seconds..

Yesterday I finally began reading 'Why I write' by Orwell. He is such a sharp and inciteful writer but also self reflective of himself and his own journey, what developed and what changed him. From why he needed to write and the challenge of aesthetics and content. Whilst writing 'Homage to Catalunia' he added a chapter he was critised for, which read more like a news report as it related to how some people felt trotskyists had colluded with Hitler.

No-one did he see this properly and accessibly challenged. To provide a balance, expose a lie... He also argues against the concept of objectivity and for a concious understanding of ones own political persuasion, which then allows the political and aesthetic to better flow as he is aware, of what and why he is motivated. His intention does not deny his ego.. but also layered within that is to expose, explore and open up a discussion. At times, conciously to 'serve the revolution' as Breton would say, in his fight against totaliarianism and for democratic socialism.

All of these speak to me, but I not a writer, but I do like to write. Reflecting on the 47 project which is coming out there, with the skill and energy of Lisa Lonsdale as she edits into the night, as her 6month old child sleeps.

I ran into a city at an incredible time, and now I see it, more than I ever did, no wonder it was hard to fatham what else should or could go on.. And I want to celebrate that experience, what did it mean then and now and to each of those people involved.

I've left so many things so late and slow, can I move this faster forward or too slow too slow..No. It will have a rough cut screening before the 5th of May. Just spoke to FACT for a rough cut and they have said £600 for 2 hours..! As its bank holiday monday, she will get back to me on whether they can do anything else though. Will also try static, Black-E, Friends meeting house. Casa is provisionally booked but no access, it is owned by the ex Liverpool Dockers, a perfect venue in so many respects. But I want you all in... even if there is so few of you who know, right now.