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[Byron]

LOL - being a bit of a David Hockney* fan you rang a bell (or even some cheems - a joke which only Louis will understand).

You also prompted me to find this so they obviously all knew each other
(acrylic on canvas 1968)
http://www.hockneypictures.com/image...achardy_68.jpg

*Once bumped into him in a London bookshop very many years ago just as he was becoming famous and said I liked his work. He was very courteous.
He loves the southern California light for painting but has returned to UK to do some rather more sombre Yorkshire landscapes in recent times.


Here is the trailer for Chris and Don, a Love Story:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTSSX-HbJ4g
(I have never heard DB speak before - almost English - could be the
Isherwood influence perhaps).

A truly remarkable tale and especially so for being an out relationship at that time (right wing bigoted preachers of the 21st century please note).

I believe it all started from a meeting on a Malibuu beach in '53 or '54
and an enduring partnership ensued despite an age difference of 30 years.

Sadly you are right - it would be hard to find today anyone who has read much if any of Isherwood's output.