I first earnt a dollar working for a National Security Service, I can't name them here, or I'd have to kill you, or will they kill me...one or the other?
I partnered in a successful accommodation program at both the Sydney and Salt Lake City Olympics.
I am currently managing a water bottling facility in a U.S. military base in northern Iraq. It has offered me great writing fodder, but done little for my physical condition as I'm an avid cyclist. The effects mentally won't be known for several years years years!
Some of my experiences in Iraq have been published in a series of articles for an Australian suburban newspaper.
I have spent too long working in the U.S. or for U.S. companies and enjoy spending time in France with my wife, who is a very proud frog.
OK...you got me, of course it was ASIO..uhoh, here they come!

My passion is ...

ice cream

I know too much about ...

stupidity

My parents always told me ...

you're doing what?

My childhood ambition ...

to remain that way

My favorite memory ...

my grandmother

Why I write ...

I don't like talking, or talkers.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

John Le Carre-The Mission Song, NFL & Missy Higgins.

My first job ...

Spy

My best moment ...

birth of children, sporting success & when I first saw my wife wearing tight black pants.

My inspiration ...

my children

Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Death of a friend

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The other pot washers had similar problems in varying degrees, Clement was constantly avoiding work, his capacity to overcome obstacles was minimal and Jose felt remorseful at the sight of Clements discomfort. One particular evening Clement approached Jose and whispered his intention to return to his room early as the itching in his arms was unbearable. Jose insisted he remain at work, as it was not worth the trouble if he was caught returning to his room before the end of shift.

"There is only an hour to go Clement; can't you just see it out?"

"I can't Jose, please try and cover for...

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