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Drink

Bloody Marys and glorious Jean

11 February 2017

9:00 AM

11 February 2017

9:00 AM

To the Western Isles, or at least to its embassy in Belgravia. Boisdale restaurant always claims to be extra-territorial. There was an awards ceremony, and the principal recipient was a remarkable old girl. Ninety-four years into an extraordinarily diverse life, Jean Trumpington is one of the funniest people I have ever met.

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