Does just the thought of public speaking
have you all a-tremble? Fear not, writer
and stand-up comedian Viv Groskop
has tricks and tips aplenty to boost
confidence and suppress the nagging
inner voice that’s determined to scupper
your time in the spotlight. Improving
your posture, breathing deeply and
planting your feet firmly on the f loor willget you off to a good start, and adopting
the skills of brilliant women speakers –
Virginia Woolf’s lovely, languorous way
with words, Hillary Clinton’s stillness,
the quiet passion of Chimamanda
Ngozi Adichie – will set you on the
course for being a happy, relaxed and
engaging on those occasions when you
need to be heard. (Bantam Press)Sam Andrew is a Manchester-based
ceramicist producing distinctive
tableware, using traditional and
Japanese-inspired methods. Sam
layers coloured clay into a loaf, before
slicing it to reveal a decorative
pattern. The human handling, tiny
errors, and variation of movement
needed to create each form result in
unique pieces tinged with subtle signs
of raw craftsmanship. His striped
Safariware tableware collection is
strikingly beautiful and now includes
generously sized bowls and mugs.
samandrew.ukMAKEROF
THE MONTH
Ceramicist Sam Andrew combines
simple shapes with patterned clayBOOK REVIEWS: EITHNE FARRY
Five-piece copper pan set | £
Stainless-steel pots that are a pleasure
to cook with and eyecatching,
hung idly. argos.co.ukCROWD PLEASING
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