Will The Real Judith Lucy Please Stand Up?
Posted Feb 23rd, 2009 • Category: Big Issue Magazine, Current Issue • By Alan Attwood
The Big Issue Edition 323
She has discussed her sex life, her family and her career setbacks. Now comedian and writer Judith Lucy talks to Ruby Lohman about her new stand-up show, turning 40, and why this has provided her with even more material.
Also in this issue:
In ‘School Rules’, Scott Mackinnon introduces us to an innovative teacher, who has brought Montessori classroom techniques to the Aboriginal students of Woorabinda; in ‘As Years Go By’, Marianne Faithfull describes to Tony McMahon her new album of collaborations, and why she wants to come back to Australia; and ‘Roving Eye’ features finalists from the 2009 National Photographic Portrait Prize, which highlights and rewards the freedom and creativity given to portrait photographers today.
Our ‘Vendor Profile’ for this edition is Kevin from Brisbane. The ‘Streetsheet’ page features a tribute to Peter Nitz, a former Brisbane vendor, from Brian, Sharon and the Big Issue staff and vendors. Also featured are: Tony G from Brisbane, with another tribute to Peter Nitz, Jenny B from Melbourne, Campbell from Sydney and Julie M from Melbourne.
Alan Attwood - Editor of The Big Issue. Alan began writing for The Big Issue in 2003. He was a regular columnist and occasional proof reader and soccer player before taking on the role as Editor in November 2006.
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