I was a student at High Pavement Sixth Form College in Nottingham. Local author, Mr Stanley Middleton taught at the college. Holiday in 1974, was awarded the Man Booker prize, jointly with Nadine Gordimer. This affectionate obituary to Mr Middleton in The Guardian written by Philip Davis particularly resonated with me.
At college, my friend, Michele Charlton and I were privileged to carry out an interview with Mr Middleton. At the time, I wasn't fully aware of the significance of the Man Booker, I was awestruck that a published writer lived and worked locally - the extraordinary amongst the everyday. I am thankful to Mr Middleton for his generosity, kindness and wisdom.
The interview, reproduced below, was published in our college magazine, 'The Pavior' in May 1979.
Mr Middleton and an admirer.