Richard Glover's adult letter to Santa
Dear Santa, please could there be fewer deaths amongst musical artists and fewer wars: Richard Glover's Christmas wish is for 2017 to be better than 2016.
Richard Glover is the author of 12 books, including the prize-winning memoir “Flesh Wounds”. He presents “Drive” on 702 ABC Sydney and the comedy program “Thank God It’s Friday” on ABC local radio. For more: www.richardglover.com.au
Dear Santa, please could there be fewer deaths amongst musical artists and fewer wars: Richard Glover's Christmas wish is for 2017 to be better than 2016.
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