“Why Poland?” It's the question I am asked more than any other. Part of me almost feels offended on Poland's behalf. Does it need an explanation? Would they ask somebody why they went to France? Or Italy? Or England? But, then, a lot of the people asking are Poles.
Terrific answer and great read, Ben. It is the BS (sorry) question. Poland? Why not? It sounds a corner of proper civilisation and for a religious mitherer a v good choice. My take from a similar age to you (without the language complexity, I am that lazy) is: it’s passé to have only one nationality. It’s also very limiting for writers who need to be both inside and outside! I have spent half my life in South Wales and half in The London area.
Apologies for going on about me, me, me, me, me but, hey shit, what am I saying, I pay Ben for his genius so forget that English over-excusing. Terry.
Terrific answer and great read, Ben. It is the BS (sorry) question. Poland? Why not? It sounds a corner of proper civilisation and for a religious mitherer a v good choice. My take from a similar age to you (without the language complexity, I am that lazy) is: it’s passé to have only one nationality. It’s also very limiting for writers who need to be both inside and outside! I have spent half my life in South Wales and half in The London area.
Apologies for going on about me, me, me, me, me but, hey shit, what am I saying, I pay Ben for his genius so forget that English over-excusing. Terry.
I actually have wondered this, so I appreciate the backstory. Best of luck on continuing to tackle such a different language.