Would it be idea to include the story with a fund raiser link that can be shared? And get it in the papers. Clueless how to do- wondering if JL can assist? Calling JL. Or Andrew, previous owner.
TRAs have been so loveless and thinking it would be good timing since the Van Gough Sunflowers story. Agree with Graham it is lovely and others should experience it
Yes, I was thinking it should be tweeted. If we write something and include links, we could surely get ripx4nutmeg, EDI Jester, and Queen's Speech Podcast to get the ball rolling on Twitter.
I'm very happy to draft something to post on my twitter feed tomorrow. However I have a tiny (but perfectly formed) follow @floydtoulet. To generate any traction, it will also need to be posted / shared by as many as possible, including someone with a serious following.
How absolutely lovely. What a wonderful thing to offer. I hope this also reassures you that so many people admire you Graham and really want to help. Although no doubt you already knew that.
This is just gorgeous. On all fronts. It demonstrates the kindness and grace of people. Including the man who wanted to do this for Glinner. Margot for her beautiful words in response to the gay man writing her the letter in the 1950s. Graham for his behaviour towards Fred. It has made me feel that life, and people, aren't all bad after all!
Wow. Acts such as this really do help restore the spirit. I would like to say to Andrew that his kindness and generosity have doubtless touched us all. Thank you Andrew. x
What a kind, noble gesture on both your parts. As for you giving up on what the letter would have got at auction, your action reminds me of the bible story in Mark 12:42 of the widow’s mite. Well done and hopefully your good deed may cause your former friends in Hat Trick etc who turned against you to reflect on the wrongs they have done you and your family.
I think sending it to Fred would be a wonderful guesture. I missed Fred when he was banned from twitter we had many interesting conversations. Give him my regards mary aka formerly @fatblackcatspaw
I did a misquote on the coffee purchase site - in case it’s of interest the song I was referencing was - A good man is hard to find and was sung by Bessie Smith. It’s on YouTube and is a real old smasher by a great singer.
What is so poignant about this is the fact that poor Gilbert felt he had to marry a woman to keep up appearances, because being gay at that time was illegal. Back to the present day and it feels like we’ve almost come full circle with the gay community being persecuted again, having their sexuality/same sex partnerships questioned without any discussion.
That is indeed a beautiful thing and quite an act of generosity. I think you're right, Graham, that it's something that should remain a gift, rather than a commodity, and your decision is both noble and fitting.
Thank you for all the lovely comments. x
Surely we should all now try and raise £600 for Graham?
I’ll donate
Should we all pledge to donate here? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/glinner
Would it be idea to include the story with a fund raiser link that can be shared? And get it in the papers. Clueless how to do- wondering if JL can assist? Calling JL. Or Andrew, previous owner.
TRAs have been so loveless and thinking it would be good timing since the Van Gough Sunflowers story. Agree with Graham it is lovely and others should experience it
Yes, I was thinking it should be tweeted. If we write something and include links, we could surely get ripx4nutmeg, EDI Jester, and Queen's Speech Podcast to get the ball rolling on Twitter.
I'm very happy to draft something to post on my twitter feed tomorrow. However I have a tiny (but perfectly formed) follow @floydtoulet. To generate any traction, it will also need to be posted / shared by as many as possible, including someone with a serious following.
I'm not on Twitter, but if you link to your tweet I can ask people like Barry (EDI Jester) to retweet.
Following now.
Good ideas, I’m not on Twitter but I’d like to see it in newspapers as well
Done too!
Good idea. Done. 👍
Good idea. I keep forgetting that exists. Done.
Good idea. Done.
Done. :)
Oh, what the hell! Done.
Thank you!!! I just spent ages looking for the tip jar or coffee jar with no luck.
Done
Me too
How absolutely lovely. What a wonderful thing to offer. I hope this also reassures you that so many people admire you Graham and really want to help. Although no doubt you already knew that.
This is just gorgeous. On all fronts. It demonstrates the kindness and grace of people. Including the man who wanted to do this for Glinner. Margot for her beautiful words in response to the gay man writing her the letter in the 1950s. Graham for his behaviour towards Fred. It has made me feel that life, and people, aren't all bad after all!
And I'd add in those who are now paying it forward (or back) to Graham.
Wow. Acts such as this really do help restore the spirit. I would like to say to Andrew that his kindness and generosity have doubtless touched us all. Thank you Andrew. x
What a kind, noble gesture on both your parts. As for you giving up on what the letter would have got at auction, your action reminds me of the bible story in Mark 12:42 of the widow’s mite. Well done and hopefully your good deed may cause your former friends in Hat Trick etc who turned against you to reflect on the wrongs they have done you and your family.
If you are in a position to show Graham some generosity and kindness in return - please do so here (and leave a comment mentioning this story).
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/glinner
Oh wowwww that's so beautiful. Gosh.
I think sending it to Fred would be a wonderful guesture. I missed Fred when he was banned from twitter we had many interesting conversations. Give him my regards mary aka formerly @fatblackcatspaw
If you are on Facebook, Fred is very active there.
A lovely gesture from Andrew and a typical decent human reaction from you Graham. Both head and shoulders above so many in show business.
I did a misquote on the coffee purchase site - in case it’s of interest the song I was referencing was - A good man is hard to find and was sung by Bessie Smith. It’s on YouTube and is a real old smasher by a great singer.
What a beautiful show of support all around.
Of course, I written to Graham directly. This kindness has topped off a rather unusual month. I'm verklempt.
What a touching story and what a generous gesture.
What is so poignant about this is the fact that poor Gilbert felt he had to marry a woman to keep up appearances, because being gay at that time was illegal. Back to the present day and it feels like we’ve almost come full circle with the gay community being persecuted again, having their sexuality/same sex partnerships questioned without any discussion.
That is indeed a beautiful thing and quite an act of generosity. I think you're right, Graham, that it's something that should remain a gift, rather than a commodity, and your decision is both noble and fitting.
This restores my faith in humanity. A beautiful gesture and Graham sending it to Fred was a good idea. Well done to both of you