There, standing on the porch,
much to my astonishment, was the
Muse. In her hands she held a
laurel wreath. She grinned male-
volently and placed it squarely on

: my head.

“Good luck sucker,” she said.
So writes Bill Richardson in his

book Canada Customs, explaining
how he came to be Canada’s

self-proclaimed poet laureate.

Tonight at the Central Saanich
library, Richardson will bring his

muse-inspired wit to a reading in
honor of the 1990 national book
festival.

Ani author, entertainer, humorist
and raconteur, Richardson is heard
on CBC Radio’s Vicki Gabareau
Show.

He published his first book of
droll recollections, musings and
quibbles in 1988.

In keeping with the tone of his
book, his presentation is aimed at

the funny bones of adults.

Everyday Canadian pastimes,
peeves and pleasures will be pre-
sented in a new Satirical light by
Richardson.

The free presentation is co-
sponsored by the Friends of the
Central Saanich Library and by the
Vancouver Island Regional
Library.

Richardson’s reading will be
held starting at 7:30 p.m. in the

TheReview

cultural centre, activity room A,
1225 Clarke Road, Brentwood
Bay.

All are welcome to attend.

A MALEVOLENT MUSE is
blamed for the laurel wreath
on author Bill Richardson’s
head, shown on the cover of
his first book, Canada Cus-
Toms.

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